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Murder trial shown footage of shot being fired which killed Lyra McKee

Murder trial shown footage of shot being fired which killed Lyra McKee

Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck in the head by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in Londonderry.

Google News suffers temporary outage across desktop and mobile apps

Google News suffers temporary outage across desktop and mobile apps

The tech giant says parts of its search engine were still experiencing ‘disruption’ after problems started early on Friday.

Misconduct panel ‘must recuse itself’, suspended chief constable’s lawyer says

Misconduct panel ‘must recuse itself’, suspended chief constable’s lawyer says

The barrister representing Nick Adderley, of Northamptonshire Police, said the panel chairman has a ‘closed mind’ about his client’s honesty.

Diane Abbott ‘free’ to run for Labour in General Election, says Keir Starmer

Diane Abbott ‘free’ to run for Labour in General Election, says Keir Starmer

It comes after growing tensions in the party amid claims of a left-wing ‘cull’.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers to launch industrial action in row over pay

Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers to launch industrial action in row over pay

The action includes refusing to return to sea or shore sooner than agreed and not accepting any new appointment without taking full leave entitlement.

Labour government would preside over austerity on steroids – Swinney

Labour government would preside over austerity on steroids – Swinney

The First Minister urged Sir Keir Starmer to call an emergency budget in the early weeks of a future Labour government.

John Swinney insists Tories deserve a ‘democratic drubbing’ in General Election

John Swinney insists Tories deserve a ‘democratic drubbing’ in General Election

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader will campaign in the north east of Scotland in seats won by the Tories in 2019.

Life sentence for fatal mallet attack on ex-partner

Life sentence for fatal mallet attack on ex-partner

Carolyn Kemp, 34, was lured by Trevor Baker to his home in Romford, Essex, in November 2009.

Lib Dem election pledge to tackle high price of football on TV

Lib Dem election pledge to tackle high price of football on TV

The Liberal Democrats have set out a new manifesto pledge for 10 Premier League games a season available to watch on free-to-air TV.

Starmer backs recall petitions for Holyrood amid Matheson expenses scandal

Starmer backs recall petitions for Holyrood amid Matheson expenses scandal

The Labour leader compared SNP leader John Swinney to former Tory leader Boris Johnson for his handling of the affair.

Lyra McKee murder trial shown MTV footage of attacks on police

Lyra McKee murder trial shown MTV footage of attacks on police

Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck in the head by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in Londonderry.

Starmer makes pitch to voters north of border: No Labour without Scotland

Starmer makes pitch to voters north of border: No Labour without Scotland

The Labour leader set out his six ‘first steps’ for Scotland at a rally near Glasgow.

Former Tory MP Julian Knight to stand as Independent in election

Former Tory MP Julian Knight to stand as Independent in election

He lost the Tory whip in 2022 as police investigated sexual assault allegations against him.

Former Conservative MP Aaron Bell not standing at General Election

Former Conservative MP Aaron Bell not standing at General Election

Mr Bell, who has represented Newcastle-under-Lyme since December 2019, said his decision was due to ‘personal and family reasons’.

Family of mother-of-four killed by husband describe their devastation

Family of mother-of-four killed by husband describe their devastation

Alison Bowen died at her home in Wedmore Close in Kingswood, Bristol, in November last year.

ITV to host multi-party General Election debate on June 13

ITV to host multi-party General Election debate on June 13

The 90-minute programme will be moderated by Julie Etchingham, who led the ITV election debates in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

Micah Richards denies being Roy Keane’s ‘puppy’ in Arsenal fan headbutt trial

Micah Richards denies being Roy Keane’s ‘puppy’ in Arsenal fan headbutt trial

The former Manchester City defender told a court he ‘grappled’ with a man who is accused of headbutting his punditry partner Mr Keane.

Self-styled ‘Joker’ made pillow with face of ex he ‘tried to kill’, court told

Self-styled ‘Joker’ made pillow with face of ex he ‘tried to kill’, court told

Anthony Yewman is accused of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend whom he referred to as ‘his Harley Quinn’.

Starmer distances himself from Rayner and Sarwar in row over Abbott

Starmer distances himself from Rayner and Sarwar in row over Abbott

The Labour leader reiterated that ‘no decision has been taken’ on whether Diane Abbott will stand again for his party.

On Covfefe Day no less: Social media reacts to Trump’s guilty verdicts

On Covfefe Day no less: Social media reacts to Trump’s guilty verdicts

Internet users were quick to poke fun at the former US president.

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