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Bestival death: Ceon Broughton to appeal manslaughter conviction

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 09:42
Ceon Broughton will challenge his conviction for killing Louella Fletcher-Michie, his barrister says.

Debenhams in profit alert as sales continue to slide

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 09:30
The struggling department store chain says forecasts it made just two months ago are "no longer valid".

Stronger Towns Fund: How does it compare with EU funding?

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 08:41
David Lammy MP describes the new funding for English regions announced by the government as "pathetic".

Labour anti-Semitism row: Hodge claims Corbyn 'misled' her

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 07:52
Labour veteran Dame Margaret expresses fresh concern over the party's handling of anti-Semitism claims.

UK patient 'free' of HIV after stem cell treatment

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 07:51
The patient has shown no sign of the virus for nearly 19 months since having the treatment.

Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 06:55
A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates?

'Sexist' shopping tax targeted by Lib Dem MP's bill

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 03:00
Women pay more for razors and deodorants whilst being paid less than men, says Christine Jardine.

Brain clue to 'broken heart' syndrome

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 02:33
Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe.

Treat knife crime with urgency of terrorism, says Vernon Coaker MP

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 02:00
Vernon Coaker says the government should instigate a Cobra meeting to respond to the knife crime "crisis".

Hundreds of trainee military pilots waiting to start flying

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:55
The number of trainee military pilots unable to fly doubles in a year because of problems with the MoD's training system.

Domestic abuse victims school priority call

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:50
Children moved because of domestic violence should be able to change school more easily, a charity says.

Is Scotland's oil industry still a good career option?

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:44
The Nine's James Cook speaks to workers finding opportunities in both decommissioning and exploration.

What do you know about Pancake Day?

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:22
Test how much you know about weird and wonderful Shrovetide traditions.

Raising a transgender child: 'Don't you think Autumn is happier?'

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:22
Nine-year-old Autumn Norris has been living as a girl for two years. Her mum explains how their lives have changed.

Council tax bills in England to rise an average of 4.5%

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:20
The Local Government Association said councils had "little choice" in order to protect services.

Carrying baby car seats could injure new mums, experts warn

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:18
Physiotherapists warn lifting heavy seats can cause a pelvic organ prolapse in women.

Verify: Investigation slams government ID scheme

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:16
Only a third of universal credit claimants who use Gov.UK Verify have been able to authenticate their identity.

Ipswich cat burglar Theo steals milkman's money

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:14
Filching feline Theo has a long record of stealing items from neighbours' houses.

India beats UK and US on mobile data price

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:06
A survey of global mobile data prices reveals massive differences between countries.

Brexit: UK and EU backstop talks to resume

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:02
Attorney General Geoffrey Cox leads UK efforts to secure legally-binding changes to the EU exit deal.

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