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Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

The 28-year-old died earlier this week following an incident in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, on Saturday.

Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

The recording is 0.2C short of the hottest day of the year, which was recorded in June.

Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

Dorset Police said the discovery is linked to their current investigation into the death of Simon Shotton.

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Mark Hamilton was unable to attend a meeting of the Police Federation due to a medical procedure.

UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

Andrew Bailey told a Treasury Committee session there is no longer a clear upward path for interest rates.

Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

A judge has heard that Sir Frederick has yet to pay Lady Barclay £100 million he owes following the end of a 34-year marriage.

Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was working in the kitchen at HMP Wandsworth when he managed to flee on Wednesday.

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur.

BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

Sir John Redwood accused the corporation of being ‘out of touch’ with its audiences due to its focus on a ‘narrow set of attitudes and interests’.

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Under the Transport Act 2000, passengers over 65 are entitled to concessionary travel, as well as any passenger a council decides is disabled.

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

The former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

The 45-year-old’s black Range Rover was among around £750,000 worth of high-value vehicles targeted by the group

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

Man charged with causing death of 28-year-old pedestrian by dangerous driving

A child was also taken to hospital with non-serious injuries following the incident in Charing Heath, Kent, on September 2.

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

Probe into former Labour chief whip Nick Brown still going on after a year

The nature of the complaint against the Newcastle upon Tyne East MP has not been disclosed.

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

‘Semaglutide could eliminate need for insulin in new type 1 diabetes patients’

The research could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin.

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

Olusofa Popoola had accidentally accelerated into the back of a stationary bus in front, shunting it forward and into pedestrian Melissa Burr.

Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

Google faces £7bn legal claim over anti-competitive search engine practices

A claim has been filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Amnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’.

Troubles victims accuse Government of abandoning them with Legacy Bill

Troubles victims accuse Government of abandoning them with Legacy Bill

An amendment to the Bill was rejected by MPs on Tuesday.

Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute

Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute

Union members in 140 universities will walk out for five days later this month

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