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Iceland Ireland ordered to recall all frozen food of animal origin

Iceland Ireland ordered to recall all frozen food of animal origin

All frozen food of animal origin is to be immediately recalled from Iceland stores in Ireland, the food safety authority has ordered.

Lord Chancellor will look ‘extremely carefully’ at Pitchfork decision

Lord Chancellor will look ‘extremely carefully’ at Pitchfork decision

The Parole Board has ruled double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison subject to conditions.

Labour should make standards in public life an issue at next election – Bryant

Labour should make standards in public life an issue at next election – Bryant

The Commons Standards Committee chair said discipline should be taken out of the hands of party whips and given to an independent body.

Betfair admits it ‘should’ve done more’ to protect man who took his own life

Betfair admits it ‘should’ve done more’ to protect man who took his own life

Experts believe Luke Ashton, who died at the age of 40, had a ‘pervasive’ gambling disorder before he took his own life in 2021.

Burton Albion defender Williams Kokolo unanimously cleared of raping woman

Burton Albion defender Williams Kokolo unanimously cleared of raping woman

Williams Kokolo said throughout his trial that sexual contact with a woman he met on a dating site was consensual.

Pub shooting accused said ‘some people are ruthless’ after arrest, court hears

Pub shooting accused said ‘some people are ruthless’ after arrest, court hears

Connor Chapman, 23, is accused of murdering Elle Edwards.

Hazel dormice reintroduced into Derbyshire woodland

Hazel dormice reintroduced into Derbyshire woodland

Nearly 40 of the furry rodents are being slowly released into scrub where they will feed on fruit, nuts and insects.

Ex-home secretary fears Government ‘overpromising’ with stop the boats policy

Ex-home secretary fears Government ‘overpromising’ with stop the boats policy

Dame Priti Patel acknowledged there is no single solution but suggested ministers need to go further.

Thousands gather for city centre vigil in memory of trio killed in rampage

Thousands gather for city centre vigil in memory of trio killed in rampage

The gathering in the city’s Market Square heard emotional tributes from friends and colleagues of the trio.

Government has ‘long way to go’ to meet asylum backlog goal

Government has ‘long way to go’ to meet asylum backlog goal

The National Audit Office questioned whether the plans were sustainable in a report.

Glenda Jackson hailed ‘one of our greatest movie actresses’ after death aged 87

Glenda Jackson hailed ‘one of our greatest movie actresses’ after death aged 87

The worlds of showbiz and politics have remembered the veteran actress turned MP.

Sir Rod Stewart says he is still ‘a bit of a fan’ of former PM Boris Johnson

Sir Rod Stewart says he is still ‘a bit of a fan’ of former PM Boris Johnson

The musician said that the former prime minister has told ‘porkies’ but is a person who has ‘wonderful charisma’.

Woman appointed Lord Chief Justice for first time in history of role

Woman appointed Lord Chief Justice for first time in history of role

Dame Sue Carr has been formally appointed by the King and will take up the role from October 1.

Rapid reduction in services warning caused by council’s ‘culture of complacency’

Rapid reduction in services warning caused by council’s ‘culture of complacency’

A risky investment strategy and ‘unconscious incompetence’ at Thurrock council in Essex led to a financial meltdown.

Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests

Dog bites may be more common on hot and polluted days, study suggests

The likelihood of dog bites occurring in these conditions increases by up to 11%, the research suggests.

Firefighters tackle wildfires across South Wales as service is ‘inundated’

Firefighters tackle wildfires across South Wales as service is ‘inundated’

One fire on the Rhigos Mountain has spread to an area the size of almost 300 football fields.

Danger of return to overcrowding at migrant centre, inspector warns

Danger of return to overcrowding at migrant centre, inspector warns

Accommodation levels were a key warning flagged in the report.

Rising pressures on water will see people pay more for less, says EA chair

Rising pressures on water will see people pay more for less, says EA chair

The Government wants to cut daily water usage by around 34 litres per person by 2050 partly as a way to reduce the amount taken from chalk streams.

Charles presents flag to mounted cavalry ahead of first birthday parade

Charles presents flag to mounted cavalry ahead of first birthday parade

It will be used for the first time in a public parade during Saturday’s Trooping the Colour, in which The Blues and Royals will have a starring role.

University staff strike amid wage cut row over marking boycott

University staff strike amid wage cut row over marking boycott

University and College Union members at Edinburgh University walked out on Friday.

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