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Tories allowing fly-tippers to escape justice, says Labour

Tories allowing fly-tippers to escape justice, says Labour

Fly-tipping is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and can result in a warning, formal caution or prosecution.

Police statements soon after Sheku Bayoh death ‘inappropriate’, inquiry told

Police statements soon after Sheku Bayoh death ‘inappropriate’, inquiry told

The 31-year-old father-of-two died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking

Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking

The team bus was hit with a brick after Villa’s away victory over Burnley on Sunday.

UK ‘clear-eyed’ China will not change ‘overnight’, says Cleverly

UK ‘clear-eyed’ China will not change ‘overnight’, says Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary was meeting with senior officials in Beijing in a visit he said would allow for ‘tough conversations’ with the Chinese.

Prostate cancer referrals spiked after Bill Turnbull’s death

Prostate cancer referrals spiked after Bill Turnbull’s death

The TV newsreader died after a ‘challenging and committed fight against prostate cancer’.

Police appeal to find ‘acclaimed’ poet Gboyega Odubanjo

Police appeal to find ‘acclaimed’ poet Gboyega Odubanjo

The 27-year-old from Bromley, London, was last seen around Kelmarsh in Northamptonshire at 4am on August 26.

Couple’s hope for compensation from easyJet for disruption after rejection

Couple’s hope for compensation from easyJet for disruption after rejection

The couple’s easyJet flight from Heraklion airport to Luton had been cancelled due to an air traffic control glitch.

Grandparents and grandson killed in Co Tipperary crash named by gardai

Grandparents and grandson killed in Co Tipperary crash named by gardai

The crash on Tuesday night came days after four young people were killed in a separate road collision in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

Former BBC director-general Sir Mark Thompson named new chief executive at CNN

Former BBC director-general Sir Mark Thompson named new chief executive at CNN

The veteran media executive will take up the role from October 9.

Wilko redundancies could restart on Thursday, says union

Wilko redundancies could restart on Thursday, says union

The GMB union has told members that a bidder for the entire business as a deadline of 5pm to provide paperwork needed for a deal to take place.

Warning over proposed law forcing offenders to attend sentencing

Warning over proposed law forcing offenders to attend sentencing

The mother of shooting victim Olivia Pratt-Korbel hailed the move, but others warn it could be fraught with difficulty.

Sadiq Khan drops plan for zero-emission zone

Sadiq Khan drops plan for zero-emission zone

The Labour’s mayor’s Transport Strategy published in 2018 stated that he would ‘aim to deliver a zero-emission zone in central London from 2025’.

Patients treated by female surgeons ‘fare better’ – study

Patients treated by female surgeons ‘fare better’ – study

Death rates and post-op complications were lower among patients treated by female surgeons.

Engineer at new Everton ground died after being caught on machinery, inquest told

Engineer at new Everton ground died after being caught on machinery, inquest told

Ventilation engineer Michael Jones died on August 14 after being injured while working on the club’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool.

Business leaders call on ministers to cut tax on clean fuels to replace diesel

Business leaders call on ministers to cut tax on clean fuels to replace diesel

A group of more than 30 industry leaders and campaigners warned of the ‘urgent imperative’ to reduce harmful pollutants in the atmosphere.

Man charged after ‘homophobic comments’ made to Scottish Green co-leader

Man charged after ‘homophobic comments’ made to Scottish Green co-leader

Patrick Harvie was being interviewed live on TV when the incident took place.

Notting Hill Carnival violence shows need to tackle ‘zombie knives’, says PM

Notting Hill Carnival violence shows need to tackle ‘zombie knives’, says PM

Eight people were stabbed at the event in west London on Monday.

Future ‘more positive’ with latest car production figures

Future ‘more positive’ with latest car production figures

A total of 76,451 cars were built last month, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth.

Met doubles down on coronation arrests as more than half face no further action

Met doubles down on coronation arrests as more than half face no further action

The force arrested 64 people during the massive security operation, but 36 now face no further action.

Lone yachtsman rescued after lifeboat volunteer heard muffled cries for help

Lone yachtsman rescued after lifeboat volunteer heard muffled cries for help

The sailor’s boat had capsized off the Scottish Borders and his radio was wet, leaving him struggling to alert the authorities.

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