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Family calls for inquiry after knife killing of former Wasps prop

Family calls for inquiry after knife killing of former Wasps prop

Schizophrenic Gurjeet Lall, 36, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Allan Isichei, 69, by reason of diminished responsibility.

Judges to rule on whole life terms for notorious rapists McCann and Sinaga

Judges to rule on whole life terms for notorious rapists McCann and Sinaga

The Court of Appeal will give its ruling on whether the pair should remain behind bars for the rest of their lives.

‘The whole country is in mourning’ – stars pay tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

‘The whole country is in mourning’ – stars pay tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

The beloved actress has died at the age of 83.

Dame Barbara Windsor’s husband on the loss of his ‘wife, best friend and soulmate’

Dame Barbara Windsor’s husband on the loss of his ‘wife, best friend and soulmate’

The soap stalwart and much-loved entertainer was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014.

Tributes paid to ‘national treasure’ Dame Barbara Windsor

Tributes paid to ‘national treasure’ Dame Barbara Windsor

The beloved star of the small screen has been remembered by many.

Scott Mitchell: Dame Barbara a ‘fighting spirit until the end’

Scott Mitchell: Dame Barbara a ‘fighting spirit until the end’

Dame Barbara’s husband released a statement following the beloved actress’s death.

Australian-style Brexit? Be careful what you wish for, warns last Australian PM

Australian-style Brexit? Be careful what you wish for, warns last Australian PM

Malcolm Turnbull said that Australia faces “very large barriers” to trading with the bloc.

In Pictures: Carry On star and Queen Vic landlady Barbara Windsor

In Pictures: Carry On star and Queen Vic landlady Barbara Windsor

Dame Barbara played Peggy Mitchell on BBC show EastEnders.

Dame Barbara Windsor urged people to ‘make a stand against dementia’

Dame Barbara Windsor urged people to ‘make a stand against dementia’

The actress was credited with helping to bring the disease – which has no cure – out into the open.

Cockney heroine Dame Barbara endeared herself to the nation

Cockney heroine Dame Barbara endeared herself to the nation

The actress has died aged 83.

EastEnders and Carry On actress Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

EastEnders and Carry On actress Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

The soap stalwart and much-loved entertainer was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014.

Boris Johnson says leaving EU without trade deal ‘a strong possibility’

Boris Johnson says leaving EU without trade deal ‘a strong possibility’

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said a deal is “90% of the way there” but that the Government will not accept an agreement at any price.

Pupils urged to take Covid tests as cases rise in South East

Pupils urged to take Covid tests as cases rise in South East

Professor Chris Whitty said a third wave is not inevitable but insisted people must be ‘very, very sensible’ over the Christmas period.

Varadkar concerned that Irish politics is becoming more polarised

Varadkar concerned that Irish politics is becoming more polarised

Leo Varadkar said social media facilitates one side of a story becoming ‘accepted fact within hours’.

What will the UK-EU relationship be like if it follows the Australia model?

What will the UK-EU relationship be like if it follows the Australia model?

While Australia does not have a free trade agreement in place with Brussels, it does have a series of agreements on trade and other areas.

Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for grandmother

Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for grandmother

Cormac Thompson was signed by Decca Records after being scouted online.

Peers flag concerns over lack of roadside toilets for drivers in post-Brexit jams

Peers flag concerns over lack of roadside toilets for drivers in post-Brexit jams

A Lords sub-committee said facilities for drivers are ‘inadequate and will have serious welfare, safety and legal implications’.

Campaign group’s challenge to Ofcom’s coronavirus guidance fails

Campaign group’s challenge to Ofcom’s coronavirus guidance fails

A High Court judge has refused to give the Free Speech Union the go-ahead to mount a judicial review claim.

Public warned about risks of going ‘too far’ over Christmas period

Public warned about risks of going ‘too far’ over Christmas period

Professor Chris Whitty said that despite the temporary rules change allowing people to do certain things, it did not mean they necessarily should.

Moving London into Tier 3 ‘not inevitable’ despite increase in Covid-19 cases

Moving London into Tier 3 ‘not inevitable’ despite increase in Covid-19 cases

Sadiq Khan said placing the capital under the harshest restrictions would be ‘catastrophic’ but admitted the city was facing ‘a tipping point’.

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