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First edition Barbie among ‘rare’ items to go on display at museum exhibition

First edition Barbie among ‘rare’ items to go on display at museum exhibition

The special piece, which dates back to 1959, will be displayed alongside more than 180 ‘rare, unique and innovative’ dolls.

‘High risk’ that man jailed for murder gave false confession, appeal court told

‘High risk’ that man jailed for murder gave false confession, appeal court told

Oliver Campbell was jailed for life for the murder of shopkeeper Baldev Hoondle in London in the 1990s.

No prosecutions to follow last files considered from Operation Kenova

No prosecutions to follow last files considered from Operation Kenova

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service concluded there was insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction.

William condemns rise in antisemitism as he visits synagogue

William condemns rise in antisemitism as he visits synagogue

The future king’s visit to the synagogue came after he called for the fighting in the Israel-Hamas war to end ‘as soon as possible’.

Cyndi Lauper signs deal with virtual avatar company behind Abba Voyage

Cyndi Lauper signs deal with virtual avatar company behind Abba Voyage

The film now owns the majority share in the singer’s recording revenue and publishing.

Christmas Eve pub shooting gunman loses appeal against prison sentence

Christmas Eve pub shooting gunman loses appeal against prison sentence

Connor Chapman, 23, was found guilty following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court of the murder of Elle Edwards.

Steve Coogan facing libel claim over ‘weasel-like’ portrayal in Richard III film

Steve Coogan facing libel claim over ‘weasel-like’ portrayal in Richard III film

Richard Taylor, formerly deputy registrar of the University of Leicester, is bringing legal action over a portrayal of him in the film The Lost King.

Cleverly: Anyone not fit to wear uniform must be removed from policing

Cleverly: Anyone not fit to wear uniform must be removed from policing

The Home Secretary’s remarks came as he responded to the first part of the Angiolini Inquiry.

She died because Wayne Couzens was a police officer, say Sarah Everard’s family

She died because Wayne Couzens was a police officer, say Sarah Everard’s family

It was ‘obvious’ Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer, Ms Everard’s family say.

Former SNP council leader Jordan Linden charged with alleged sexual offences

Former SNP council leader Jordan Linden charged with alleged sexual offences

Linden has been arrested and charged with ‘a number of non-recent sexual offences’.

Caldwell case: Police would protect reputation first again – ex-federation chief

Caldwell case: Police would protect reputation first again – ex-federation chief

Former Scottish Police Federation general secretary Calum Steele was commenting on the handling of the Emma Caldwell murder.

Asylum applications withdrawn or refused towards end of 2023 soared

Asylum applications withdrawn or refused towards end of 2023 soared

Almost eight in 10 withdrawals were decided by the Home Office as opposed to the applicant.

The full list of 75 Body Shop stores set to close

The full list of 75 Body Shop stores set to close

The closures come on top of seven others announced last week.

Leicester City player fined £20,000 after being caught drink-driving

Leicester City player fined £20,000 after being caught drink-driving

Hamza Choudhury was stopped by a police patrol in Nottingham in the early hours of January 19.

Constance Marten’s baby could have died from the cold or co-sleeping, court told

Constance Marten’s baby could have died from the cold or co-sleeping, court told

The defendants, of no fixed address, deny manslaughter by gross negligence and other charges.

Ryanair boss labels Irish ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Ryanair boss labels Irish ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

The airline claims the cap limits its plan to grow its Irish traffic by 50% by 2030.

Ground source heat pump networks could provide heat for flats, says installer

Ground source heat pump networks could provide heat for flats, says installer

Cornwall-based company Kensa has unveiled compact heat pumps designed to be hooked up to a network that makes it suitable for blocks of flats.

Sarah Everard ‘failed’ by those who should have kept her safe – Home Secretary

Sarah Everard ‘failed’ by those who should have kept her safe – Home Secretary

James Cleverly called her murder by Met Police officer Wayne Couzens an ‘act of pure evil’ that ‘shocked the nation to its core’.

Key figures from latest UK asylum statistics

Key figures from latest UK asylum statistics

Some 128,786 people were waiting for an initial decision on an asylum application at the end of 2023, down 20% year on year.

Plan to double power of e-bikes presents ‘huge safety risk’, charity says

Plan to double power of e-bikes presents ‘huge safety risk’, charity says

The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on doubling their maximum power from 250 watts to 500 watts.

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