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Man charged with murder over death of 24-year-old who was hit by car

Man charged with murder over death of 24-year-old who was hit by car

Jack Field died after being hit by a vehicle in Hailsham, Sussex, and was described as a ‘role model and hero’ by his family.

Three children among five in hospital after ‘serious incident’ in Dublin

Three children among five in hospital after ‘serious incident’ in Dublin

Gardai and emergency services are at the scene on Parnell Square East in the city centre.

Lost toy monkey returned to toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

Lost toy monkey returned to toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

Kayna Tay said her three-year-old son was ‘inconsolable’ after the cuddly ape was misplaced.

Science adviser had to ‘paper over cracks’ between civil servants and academics

Science adviser had to ‘paper over cracks’ between civil servants and academics

Dame Angela McLean has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry there were times she had to step in when difficulties arose between academics and civil servants.

Handler of dog that got lifetime service medal says she is ‘immensely proud’

Handler of dog that got lifetime service medal says she is ‘immensely proud’

Twelve-year-old black Labrador Reqs received the PDSA Order of Merit on Thursday.

Heathrow accuses ministers of stalling over greener jet fuel

Heathrow accuses ministers of stalling over greener jet fuel

The airport urged the Government to provide more support for domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel.

Ceasing operations at refinery ‘directly counter to just transition’

Ceasing operations at refinery ‘directly counter to just transition’

Grangemouth will become a fuel import terminal.

Home Secretary sorry for derogatory MP jibe but denies slur aimed at Stockton

Home Secretary sorry for derogatory MP jibe but denies slur aimed at Stockton

James Cleverly had been accused of attacking Alex Cunningham’s Stockton North seat, but allies said he was abusing the MP, not the place.

Grandmother died long before care home informed family, Covid inquiry told

Grandmother died long before care home informed family, Covid inquiry told

Gillian Grant also said her grandmother had a ‘do not resuscitate’ order placed on her without the family’s permission.

Wilko bosses to be questioned by MPs following company’s collapse

Wilko bosses to be questioned by MPs following company’s collapse

The Business and Trade Committee will question Wilko’s former chief executive, its chair and representatives from its auditor.

Cameron meets Netanyahu and Herzog after Israel-Hamas truce announcement

Cameron meets Netanyahu and Herzog after Israel-Hamas truce announcement

The former prime minister arrived in Israel amid uncertainty about when the pause in the fighting will begin.

Two-thirds of illegal bird killings linked with shooting estates, says RSPB

Two-thirds of illegal bird killings linked with shooting estates, says RSPB

At least 61 incidents of illegal killings were recorded in 2022 with only two gamekeepers prosecuted and convicted.

Kate and William to be joined by Swedish royals for Royal Variety Performance

Kate and William to be joined by Swedish royals for Royal Variety Performance

They are expected to meet performers as well as representatives from the Royal Variety Charity.

It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

A rise in non-EU immigration to the UK was mainly driven by migrants coming for work on health and care visas, statistics have suggested.

Camilla told she ‘makes reading sexy’ as she hosts Booker Prize authors

Camilla told she ‘makes reading sexy’ as she hosts Booker Prize authors

The Queen is a passionate reader and patron of a number of literacy charities.

Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

NHS England is urging people to attend their appointments when invited.

Oxfam workers to take strike action in pay dispute

Oxfam workers to take strike action in pay dispute

Members of Unite will walk out for 17 days which the union said was the first strike in the charity’s history.

Coroner ‘not satisfied’ that teenager who drowned in river took his own life

Coroner ‘not satisfied’ that teenager who drowned in river took his own life

Oliwier Kaczmarowski’s body was found on May 26 after he entered the River Trent in Lincolnshire on May 22.

Senior Tory calls for Home Secretary to apologise for derogatory remark

Senior Tory calls for Home Secretary to apologise for derogatory remark

A spokesman for James Cleverly has denied that the Home Secretary made the comment about Stockton.

Population of England and Wales grows at fastest rate since 1962

Population of England and Wales grows at fastest rate since 1962

The figure is up sharply on the level of growth in recent years.

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