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Two people in hospital after jumping from windows to escape e-bike house fire

Two people in hospital after jumping from windows to escape e-bike house fire

Most of the three-storey home in Hackney, east London was destroyed by the blaze, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.

Migrant dies and second in critical condition after boat sinks in Channel

Migrant dies and second in critical condition after boat sinks in Channel

One person could not be resuscitated and a second was flown by helicopter to a Calais hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Ex-partner guilty of murdering Sarah Henshaw and dumping her body near lay-by

Ex-partner guilty of murdering Sarah Henshaw and dumping her body near lay-by

Jurors took just over three hours to convict Darren Hall of murder.

Evidence on abuse in young offender institutions ‘harrowing’, inquiry told

Evidence on abuse in young offender institutions ‘harrowing’, inquiry told

Theresa Medhurst, chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service, appeared before the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on Friday.

JSO protesters in Christmas carol stunt outside Sir Keir Starmer’s home

JSO protesters in Christmas carol stunt outside Sir Keir Starmer’s home

The homes of politicians have traditionally been seen as off-limits as targets for protests.

Body recovered in search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Body recovered in search for missing mother-of-three Gaynor Lord

Norfolk Police said Ms Lord’s family have been informed.

More than a quarter of people worried about affording Christmas – ONS

More than a quarter of people worried about affording Christmas – ONS

Some 28% reported feeling worried about being able to afford the things they planned to do this Christmas, the Office for National Statistics found.

Police warn of falling officer numbers in Scotland without more funding

Police warn of falling officer numbers in Scotland without more funding

The Scottish Police Federation has urged the Deputy First Minister to boost the cash allocation for Police Scotland in next week’s draft Budget.

Duke of Sussex hails phone hacking ruling as ‘great day for truth’

Duke of Sussex hails phone hacking ruling as ‘great day for truth’

Harry sued Mirror Group Newspapers at the High Court.

Teacher’s death by escaped cow a ‘salutary lesson’ for farmers, judge says

Teacher’s death by escaped cow a ‘salutary lesson’ for farmers, judge says

Marian Clode, 61, was tossed over a gate by a cow which charged her while on a walk in Northumberland in 2016.

Watchdog to investigate mattress firm Simba over pricing tactics

Watchdog to investigate mattress firm Simba over pricing tactics

The Competition and Markets Authority said it will examine whether the firm has ‘misled consumers about price reductions’.

Police divers remove large black bag from river during hunt for Gaynor Lord

Police divers remove large black bag from river during hunt for Gaynor Lord

An orange buoy was placed on a specific spot in the river on Friday.

Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices

Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices

Researchers assessed the cost of ski passes, equipment hire and tuition, plus lunch and drinks on the slopes, in 36 European locations.

Christian campaigners lose abortion clinic buffer zone legal challenge

Christian campaigners lose abortion clinic buffer zone legal challenge

Judges said the council had ‘lawfully followed the democratic and consultative procedures’ when it made the Public Spaces Protection Order.

Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Muarug Abraham Gebremcal, 34, originally from Eritrea, was convicted of rape at Exeter Crown Court in September.

Government U-turn over plan for new train ticket retailer

Government U-turn over plan for new train ticket retailer

The Department for Transport highlighted the ‘important role’ of the private sector as it announced the change in policy.

Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in phone hacking claim against Mirror Group

Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in phone hacking claim against Mirror Group

Harry sued the tabloid newspaper publisher at the High Court claiming it was involved in unlawfully gathering his personal information.

UK business growth rebounds to six-month high

UK business growth rebounds to six-month high

The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS flash UK purchasing managers’ index reported a reading of 51.7 for December, up from 50.7 in November.

Two arrested after Co Monaghan crash in which best friends were killed

Two arrested after Co Monaghan crash in which best friends were killed

Hundreds of mourners attended the funerals of Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed.

Air passengers warned over party poppers ban

Air passengers warned over party poppers ban

The Civil Aviation Authority said party poppers are banned from UK flights, while Christmas crackers must be kept in their original packaging.

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