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Dawn Butler: I received uptick in abuse after Met defended car stop

Dawn Butler: I received uptick in abuse after Met defended car stop

The Labour MP said she had held a meeting with Dame Cressida Dick over the incident.

Warning after woman attempts to drive WW2 grenade to police station

Warning after woman attempts to drive WW2 grenade to police station

A ferry terminal in Jersey had to be cordoned off while the grenade was recovered from the boot of the vehicle.

Father clapped from ward after heart transplant and over 200 days in hospital

Father clapped from ward after heart transplant and over 200 days in hospital

Richard Priest, 54, was admitted to hospital in Cambridge on New Year’s Eve before the height of lockdown.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

More than 4,000 job losses have been announced this week.

Endangered parrot chick fledges nest at zoo

Endangered parrot chick fledges nest at zoo

The species is at risk of extinction due to extensive habitat loss and predation.

Parents urged to ensure children are up to date with routine vaccinations

Parents urged to ensure children are up to date with routine vaccinations

The Local Government Association said a ‘national effort’ to vaccinate children and young people will help to relieve long-term pressures on the NHS.

17-year-old who killed woman in ‘entirely random’ woods murder jailed for life

17-year-old who killed woman in ‘entirely random’ woods murder jailed for life

Rocky Marciano Price must serve 16 years before being considered for release.

Pressure over A-level grades mounts as Education Secretary faces calls to resign

Pressure over A-level grades mounts as Education Secretary faces calls to resign

Pupils across England received their A-level results on Thursday, with thousands being downgraded.

Man held in murder probe after pensioner found dead in countryside

Man held in murder probe after pensioner found dead in countryside

Regular patrols are being carried out in the area.

World leaders and royal family to honour veterans on VJ Day

World leaders and royal family to honour veterans on VJ Day

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will lead a two-minute silence at 11am on VJ Day during a televised event.

UK must ‘consider its role’ in migrant crisis – campaigners

UK must ‘consider its role’ in migrant crisis – campaigners

Many travellers have fled nations faced with conflicts that have UK involvement, it is claimed.

Young children among migrants brought ashore in latest wave of crossings

Young children among migrants brought ashore in latest wave of crossings

The crossings continued on Friday.

Paddleboarder, 17, rescues child blown out to sea on inflatable swan

Paddleboarder, 17, rescues child blown out to sea on inflatable swan

The teenager has been praised for his quick actions.

Which potential vaccines has the UK secured access to?

Which potential vaccines has the UK secured access to?

The UK now has access to six different Covid-19 vaccine candidates that are being developed.

Life-sized replica of dolls’ treehouse gets first Airbnb booking

Life-sized replica of dolls’ treehouse gets first Airbnb booking

Jason Kneen had the oversized playhouse built for his children – but is now preparing to welcome guests for a sleepover.

‘Inappropriate’ to make victims’ payout to those guilty of causing serious harm

‘Inappropriate’ to make victims’ payout to those guilty of causing serious harm

The Government has published guidance to assess which convicted paramilitaries will be eligible for Troubles victims’ payments.

River Island to cut 350 jobs in management shake-up

River Island to cut 350 jobs in management shake-up

The move comes just a month after it had already said it would cut 250 head office staff as part of cost-cutting measures.

Swimmer hopes quarantine rules do not apply on return from Channel crossing

Swimmer hopes quarantine rules do not apply on return from Channel crossing

Chloe McCardel, 35, will spend under 10 minutes on French soil on Sunday and hopes she will not have to go into quarantine on her return to the UK.

Charles commends first responders for bravery on train crash site visit

Charles commends first responders for bravery on train crash site visit

Three people died when the passenger service derailed in Aberdeenshire on Wednesday amid heavy rain and landslips.

Pc Andrew Harper remembered a year after he was dragged to his death

Pc Andrew Harper remembered a year after he was dragged to his death

Memorials were held by colleagues and family members of the officer who was killed in the line of duty.

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