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Sir David Amess tribute to be added to Dame Vera Lynn statue

Sir David Amess tribute to be added to Dame Vera Lynn statue

Virginia Lewis-Jones, daughter of Dame Vera and family friend of Sir David, has said she will pay tribute to the MP after his death.

Boy, 16, on murder charge after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

Boy, 16, on murder charge after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

Hazrat Wali, 18, died after being attacked in Twickenham, south-west London, on Tuesday.

Boris Johnson lays flowers at scene of Sir David Amess death amid terror inquiry

Boris Johnson lays flowers at scene of Sir David Amess death amid terror inquiry

The PM was accompanied by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Home Secretary Priti Patel.

11 terror attacks which brought death and destruction to streets of Britain

11 terror attacks which brought death and destruction to streets of Britain

The Metropolitan Police are treating the killing of MP Sir David Amess as a terrorist incident.

Business insolvencies at highest level since pandemic began

Business insolvencies at highest level since pandemic began

Figures show there were 1,446 company insolvencies across England and Wales in September.

What the papers say – October 16

What the papers say – October 16

The death of Sir David Amess dominates the front pages on Saturday.

Police force ‘disappointed’ after unlawful killing verdict at inquest

Police force ‘disappointed’ after unlawful killing verdict at inquest

A Supreme Court judgment a year ago means a coroner or an inquest jury should reach an unlawful killing conclusion using the civil standard of proof.

Government takes over Southeastern train services

Government takes over Southeastern train services

Govia was stripped of the Southeastern franchise after failing to declare more than £25 million of taxpayer funding.

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

The Conservative MP was killed while meeting constituents in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on Friday.

Fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess declared terrorist incident

Fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess declared terrorist incident

A 25-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder is in custody at an Essex police station.

Review of MPs’ security ordered after Sir David Amess fatally stabbed

Review of MPs’ security ordered after Sir David Amess fatally stabbed

The investigation is being led by counter-terror officers.

Asylum seeker pays tribute to ‘supportive’ and ‘welcoming’ Sir David Amess

Asylum seeker pays tribute to ‘supportive’ and ‘welcoming’ Sir David Amess

Sir David helped Ahmad Jaber with his asylum application when he was ‘ignored by the Home Office’.

French ticket-holder scoops record £184 million EuroMillions jackpot

French ticket-holder scoops record £184 million EuroMillions jackpot

Tuesday’s jackpot now sits at an estimated £14 million.

He would always turn up: Sir David Amess’ community and charity work remembered

He would always turn up: Sir David Amess’ community and charity work remembered

Leigh-On-Sea town clerk Helen Symmons said Sir David would ride a float for the town’s Christmas parade each year.

Home Secretary orders immediate review of MPs’ security

Home Secretary orders immediate review of MPs’ security

Priti Patel denounced the killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess as an ‘attack on democracy itself’.

Murdered MP remembered as ‘Mr Southend’ at vigil in his memory

Murdered MP remembered as ‘Mr Southend’ at vigil in his memory

The church fell silent as Father Jeffrey Woolnaugh paid tribute to the Conservative MP.

Man shot dead by police was not a danger to anyone, family says after inquest

Man shot dead by police was not a danger to anyone, family says after inquest

Lewis Skelton, 31, died after he was shot twice in the back by an officer in Hull city centre when Tasers had no effect, an inquest jury heard.

Man dies after house explosion

Man dies after house explosion

Emergency services were called to reports of a house fire in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire.

Counter-terror police leading investigation into Sir David Amess killing

Counter-terror police leading investigation into Sir David Amess killing

The Tory veteran had been an MP since 1983 and was married with five children.

Relatives appeal as judge says paralysed Covid victim should be allowed to die

Relatives appeal as judge says paralysed Covid victim should be allowed to die

Mr Justice Hayden considered evidence at a Court of Protection trial and said life-support treatment should stop by the end of October.

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