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Samuel Dodsworth: Derby rapist and kidnapper jailed for 24 years

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 19:19
A judge calls Samuel Dodsworth's behaviour "appalling" and says he has ruined his victim's life.

Branson's Virgin Galactic reaches edge of space

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 18:26
The latest test flight by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic makes it to the edge of space and back.

Young homeless blocked from renting, says report

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 17:02
Only one in five landlords would let to a young person who has been homeless, says report.

New York Times London crime Twitter appeal backfires

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:51
The New York Times is sent thousands of tales of accidental eye contact on the Tube and badly made tea.

Meat or two veg? Find out your food's climate footprint

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:47
Check the environmental impact of what you eat and drink.

Theresa May confidence vote: What was going on in committee room 14?

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:42
The other-worldly aura of the committee room where Mrs May's fate was announced.

South Western Railway strikes planned for Christmas week

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:36
The RMT union says South Western Railway workers will hold 24-hour strikes on 27 and 31 December.

Geminid meteor shower: Where, when and how to see it

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:31
Around the world, the shower will peak during 13 or 14 December, with up to 120 meteors per hour.

New primary school data for England has been published by the government

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:19
League tables are the shop window of every school, and parents often use them to help choose schools for their children.

Prevent scheme: Extreme right-wing referrals up by 36%

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 16:10
More than 1,300 people were referred to the authorities for extreme right-wing activity in 2017/18.

Why is Jeremy Corbyn not trying to topple Theresa May right now?

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 15:57
Jeremy Corbyn is being urged to call a no-confidence vote in the PM by other opposition parties.

Ginger-haired boy writes poem to bullies who told him he should die

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 15:51
12-year-old Alfie Coleiro was bullied anonymously because of his ginger hair, so he wrote a poem in response.

Mike Ashley: Debenhams snubbed my £40m lifeline

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 15:31
Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley has written a bluntly worded letter to the boss of Debenhams.

Police funding: Government pledges extra £300m

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 15:12
One Police and Crime Commissioner says it is still not enough, as crime rises.

Mum finds missing son after spotting him in Bugzy Malone video

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 14:55
A man missing for a year is reunited with his family after being spotted in a Bugzy Malone video.

Mary Poppins Returns for European premiere

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 14:37
The return of Mary Poppins saw the Royal Albert Hall transformed into Cherry Tree Lane for its European premiere.

HMP New Hall: Prison officer Iain Cocks jailed for four years

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 14:10
A judge said Iain Cocks' behaviour was a "persistent and grave breach of trust".

MPs Andrew Griffiths and Charlie Elphicke get whip restored

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 14:06
Andrew Griffiths and Charlie Elphicke, who deny any wrongdoing, were allowed to vote.

'My young Sri Lankan husband left me with nothing'

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 14:03
Diane Peebles, 60, married a man she met in Sri Lanka. Now she is broke, a widow and homeless.

Ian Naude: Cheshire PC jailed for raping 13-year-old girl

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 13:36
Ian Naude's trial heard he joined Cheshire Constabulary "to gain the keys to a sweetshop".

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