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DNA linked to murder accused found on strangled mother’s clothes, court told

DNA linked to murder accused found on strangled mother’s clothes, court told

Graham McGill denies murdering Mary McLaughlin, 58, in Glasgow in 1984.

Ofsted reveals plans for sexual abuse review in schools and colleges

Ofsted reveals plans for sexual abuse review in schools and colleges

The watchdog will visit and sample of schools where cases of abuse have been highlighted.

Time to publish dates for reopening businesses, says minister

Time to publish dates for reopening businesses, says minister

Diane Dodds has submitted proposals to the Executive which she said include timeframes.

Concentrations of carbon dioxide in atmosphere reach new record high

Concentrations of carbon dioxide in atmosphere reach new record high

Levels of the climate warming gas have climbed to new monthly highs despite a dip in emissions caused by the pandemic.

Man jailed for life for murdering and dismembering woman in room over kebab shop

Man jailed for life for murdering and dismembering woman in room over kebab shop

Azam Mangori killed Lorraine Cox in Exeter in September last year.

Man wins High Court victory against Betfred over £1.7m online jackpot

Man wins High Court victory against Betfred over £1.7m online jackpot

Andrew Green, from Lincolnshire, took legal action against the betting firm after it refused to pay the jackpot because of a ‘defect’ in the game.

More than one in three teachers do not see themselves in education in five years

More than one in three teachers do not see themselves in education in five years

The UK’s largest teaching union has called it ‘a scandal’ that ‘so little effort has been made by government to value the profession’.

MWC tech show agrees deal with Spanish government to allow in-person attendance

MWC tech show agrees deal with Spanish government to allow in-person attendance

The annual technology convention intends to go ahead in-person with new Covid-19 rules in place.

Northern Ireland Protocol blasted as ‘totally disproportionate’

Northern Ireland Protocol blasted as ‘totally disproportionate’

First Minister Arlene Foster has called for a ‘realistic and sustainable’ replacement.

‘Tell us where our beloved Susan is’: Family’s plea to murderer

‘Tell us where our beloved Susan is’: Family’s plea to murderer

Alan Edwards was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Susan Waring, who disappeared at the end of January 2019.

Camilla helps with coronavirus vaccine rollout

Camilla helps with coronavirus vaccine rollout

The duchess was told during her visit to the Tottenham Vaccine Centre that its team is due to give its 50,000th injection this weekend.

Town crier drives sheep through model village in nod to honorary privilege

Town crier drives sheep through model village in nod to honorary privilege

As a freeman of Wimborne, Chris Brown has the right to drive sheep through the town’s streets without charge.

Laurence Fox says ‘paedophile’ is ‘meaningless and baseless’ insult

Laurence Fox says ‘paedophile’ is ‘meaningless and baseless’ insult

The mayoral candidate, who is being sued by three people, claimed at his manifesto launch it was just ‘free speech’.

AstraZeneca jab benefits ‘outweigh risks’ but under-30s offered alternative

AstraZeneca jab benefits ‘outweigh risks’ but under-30s offered alternative

Due to a very small number of blood clots in younger people, those under the age of 30 will be offered an alternative jab.

Alex Salmond could become Putin’s spokesman in Holyrood, Lib Dem leader warns

Alex Salmond could become Putin’s spokesman in Holyrood, Lib Dem leader warns

Sir Ed Davey said the prospect of the former Scottish first minister’s return to office ‘should send shivers down the spine’.

Blood plasma donations for manufacture of medicines under way after ban lifted

Blood plasma donations for manufacture of medicines under way after ban lifted

Amid a global supply shortage due to rising demand, the UK has previously depended on imports of blood plasma from other countries – mainly the US.

Deliveroo workers strike in pay and conditions dispute

Deliveroo workers strike in pay and conditions dispute

The delivery company says only a minority of workers took action, maintaining that most were satisfied with the firm.

GCSEs and A-levels should be replaced with ‘more flexible’ assessments – union

GCSEs and A-levels should be replaced with ‘more flexible’ assessments – union

Cancelled exams amid the pandemic have triggered calls for statutory tests to be reformed post-Covid.

Rail services ramped up ahead of next easing of lockdown rules

Rail services ramped up ahead of next easing of lockdown rules

Nearly 18,000 daily weekday services will run from Monday, industry body the Rail Delivery Group said.

Apple pushes for more data transparency as it prepares new privacy tool

Apple pushes for more data transparency as it prepares new privacy tool

The firm’s App Tracking Transparency tool, which will stop apps tracking users without permission, is expected to be publicly released this month.

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