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Happy as Larry: Downing Street cat predicts victory for England against Ukraine

Happy as Larry: Downing Street cat predicts victory for England against Ukraine

Larry, the chief mouser at Downing Street for 10 years, reckons the Three Lions will triumph in the Euros 2020 match.

Energy company’s £103m settlement over corruption charges approved by court

Energy company’s £103m settlement over corruption charges approved by court

Amec Foster Wheeler Energy Limited has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Serious Fraud Office over historic corruption.

Government minister Michael Gove and wife Sarah Vine to split

Government minister Michael Gove and wife Sarah Vine to split

A friend of the couple told the PA news agency they had ‘drifted apart’.

Anne views centenary rose during NI visit

Anne views centenary rose during NI visit

The Princess Royal was presented with a centenary pin at Hillsborough Castle

Queen hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Windsor Castle

Queen hosts German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Windsor Castle

The head of state and the politician met only a few weeks ago when when the UK hosted G7 leaders in Cornwall.

‘Extraordinary’ dog has statue erected in hometown of Keswick

‘Extraordinary’ dog has statue erected in hometown of Keswick

Max the springer spaniel has been immortalised in statue form after being awarded the PDSA Order of Merit earlier this year.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Just 1% of local areas have recorded a week-on-week fall in rates.

Move to halt Bloody Sunday and Daniel Hegarty death prosecutions ‘devastating’

Move to halt Bloody Sunday and Daniel Hegarty death prosecutions ‘devastating’

Unionists highlighted the difficulties in bringing prosecutions after many decades.

Hegarty family face no prosecution decision for fourth time

Hegarty family face no prosecution decision for fourth time

The PPS has concluded that a crucial piece of evidence in its case against Soldier B was likely to have been ruled inadmissible at trial.

Heavy rain forecast for weekend of sport

Heavy rain forecast for weekend of sport

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for much of central England on Saturday afternoon.

Move to halt Bloody Sunday and Daniel Hegarty death prosecutions ‘devastating’

Move to halt Bloody Sunday and Daniel Hegarty death prosecutions ‘devastating’

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said it was a ‘bad day for justice’.

‘Wurst’ is behind us in UK-EU ‘sausage war’ – Boris Johnson

‘Wurst’ is behind us in UK-EU ‘sausage war’ – Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister and German Chancellor appeared at a joint press conference at Chequers.

Man due in court over theft of glasses which stars wore in Disney movie

Man due in court over theft of glasses which stars wore in Disney movie

Kirk Marchbank, 49, of Fulham, was charged with burglary over the theft of glasses worth £500,000 from a store in London.

Johnson makes Germany football jibe as he rules out cutting Wembley attendance

Johnson makes Germany football jibe as he rules out cutting Wembley attendance

The Prime Minister was speaking during a press conference at Chequers with his counterpart Angela Merkel.

Man accused of killing Sgt Matt Ratana appears at the Old Bailey

Man accused of killing Sgt Matt Ratana appears at the Old Bailey

Louis de Zoysa, 23, is accused of shooting the officer while in handcuffs at a south London police station.

English councils ‘spending five times more on homeless people in B&Bs’

English councils ‘spending five times more on homeless people in B&Bs’

A rising number of homeless people are being placed into bed and breakfast accommodation, the LGA said.

Reality TV star Stephen Bear in court accused of sharing sexual images

Reality TV star Stephen Bear in court accused of sharing sexual images

The 31-year-old, who appeared in Ex On The Beach, was bailed to reappear in court later this month.

NHS trust admits safety failings after two patient deaths

NHS trust admits safety failings after two patient deaths

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust admitted two charges brought under the 2008 Health and Social Care Act.

Angela Merkel raises hopes over European holidays for double-jabbed Britons

Angela Merkel raises hopes over European holidays for double-jabbed Britons

The German Chancellor said travel restrictions are being reviewed for those who have received two coronavirus vaccinations.

Who are the victims at the centre of the prosecution service’s decisions?

Who are the victims at the centre of the prosecution service’s decisions?

James Wray, 22, and William McKinney, 27, died on Bloody Sunday, while Daniel Hegarty, 15, was shot dead six months later.

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