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Court sees CCTV footage of custody sergeant being shot dead in police cell

Court sees CCTV footage of custody sergeant being shot dead in police cell

Jurors at Northampton Crown Court were played footage of Louis De Zoysa being wrestled to the floor after Sergeant Matt Ratana was shot in the chest.

Council declares effective bankruptcy over £1.2 billion hole in budget

Council declares effective bankruptcy over £1.2 billion hole in budget

‘Extreme’ levels of borrowing plunged Woking Borough Council into financial crisis.

Kate shows off sporting skills in game of walking rugby

Kate shows off sporting skills in game of walking rugby

The Princess of Wales was visiting Maidenhead Rugby Club as part of her Shaping Us campaign.

Harry tells court that reporting of break-up with Chelsy Davy was ‘hurtful’

Harry tells court that reporting of break-up with Chelsy Davy was ‘hurtful’

The Duke of Sussex was appearing in the witness box for a second day.

Scientists discover lost world of early ancestors in billion-year-old rock

Scientists discover lost world of early ancestors in billion-year-old rock

Researchers suggest the organisms could have been the first predators on Earth.

Rishi Sunak marks US military ties by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Rishi Sunak marks US military ties by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

A 19-gun salute echoed around the sprawling grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.

Left-leaning Welsh Labour MP says process ‘unfair’ after losing selection bid

Left-leaning Welsh Labour MP says process ‘unfair’ after losing selection bid

Beth Winter claimed she will be ‘taking advice and soundings’ on her next steps.

Scientists discover first ‘virgin birth’ in a crocodile

Scientists discover first ‘virgin birth’ in a crocodile

The lone female produced an egg that contained a fully formed foetus.

UK and Irish governments ‘must halt summer drift over Stormont impasse’

UK and Irish governments ‘must halt summer drift over Stormont impasse’

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy made the call after meeting Tanaiste Micheal Martin in Belfast.

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons hails ‘insane’ visit to Houses of Parliament

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons hails ‘insane’ visit to Houses of Parliament

The band’s singer and bassist described proceedings in the Commons chamber as ‘controlled chaos’.

MP calls for cycle helmets to be mandatory amid constituent’s campaign

MP calls for cycle helmets to be mandatory amid constituent’s campaign

Mark Pawsey told the Commons how the then teenage Oliver Dibsdale sustained a serious brain injury after falling from his bike without a helmet.

Ministers accused of obstructing Covid probe with spending on ‘loophole lawyers’

Ministers accused of obstructing Covid probe with spending on ‘loophole lawyers’

The Cabinet Office is challenging inquiry chairwoman Baroness Hallett’s request for Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages.

Senior medics demand higher overtime to cover for striking junior doctors

Senior medics demand higher overtime to cover for striking junior doctors

Hundreds have said they will not provide cover unless their employers agree to the demand.

Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry join calls for moratorium on deep sea mining

Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry join calls for moratorium on deep sea mining

The Government has previously rejected a moratorium saying it is better to build environmental protections for ocean ecosystems.

Teenager handed three-year prison term for raping 12-year-old

Teenager handed three-year prison term for raping 12-year-old

Myles Harris was 18 at the time of the attack, which meant his jail sentence was shorter than had he been older.

Cancer patients face worsening treatment delays due to lack of staff – report

Cancer patients face worsening treatment delays due to lack of staff – report

Staff shortages meant people were waiting longer than necessary to start chemotherapy or radiotherapy, a poll of cancer centre directors suggested.

Covid-19 Inquiry: People encouraged to share pandemic experiences

Covid-19 Inquiry: People encouraged to share pandemic experiences

An online form is available on the inquiry website, while paper forms and a telephone line will be added later this year.

Smartphone camera lens technology to be used in skin cancer diagnoses

Smartphone camera lens technology to be used in skin cancer diagnoses

The camera lens is the size of a 50 pence piece and can attach to a smart phone.

Sussex foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every secondary school

Sussex foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every secondary school

A Colourful View From The Top is a novel which features entrepreneurs, executives and ‘thought leaders’ from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Harry would feel ‘injustice’ if phone hacking claims dismissed, court told

Harry would feel ‘injustice’ if phone hacking claims dismissed, court told

The Duke of Sussex returned to the witness box on Wednesday for further questions as part of his claim over alleged unlawful information gathering.

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