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Paedophile ex scout leader jailed for 46 years
Richard Burrows spent 27 years on the run.
Police investigating Marks Spencer cyber attack
The Metropolitan Police is investigating a cyber attack on Marks and Spencer which has seen the retailer face major disruption..
British jets bomb Houthi military target in Yemen
Royal Air Force jets attacked a drone manufacturing facility used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen..
Police officer who shot Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct proceedings
The police marksman who was cleared of murder after shooting Chris Kaba will face gross misconduct proceedings, a watchdog has said..
New vibrant train design celebrates ethnicity of workforce
A train has been wrapped in bold artwork celebrating the ethnicity of its operators workforce and the communities it serves..
More than 1000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year
More than 1,000 physician associates (PAs) could begin their careers in the NHS every year after regulators approved dozens of courses to teach them..
Firms may need to be forced to accept cash to prevent two tier society
Businesses may need to be forced to accept coins and banknotes, to make sure the UK does not drift into a loss of cash acceptance for those who rely on it, the Treasury Committee has warned..
Government vow to recruit 6500 teachers may not address shortage watchdog
It is unclear whether the Governments pledge to recruit 6,500 more teachers will fully address staff shortages, the public spending watchdog said..
Arsenal beaten by Paris St Germain to dent Champions League final hopes
Arsenals hopes of winning the Champions League were dealt a blow after Ousmane Dembele fired Paris St Germain to a 1-0 win in the opening leg of their semi-final at the Emirates..
William and Kate on Isle of Mull
Visit aimed at supporting rural projects.
NHS app has helped to save 15 million appointments from cancellation
Reform of the NHS app has resulted in 1.5 million fewer appointments being missed, ministers have revealed..
Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree
Two men accused of felling the landmark tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrians Wall are due to go on trial on Monday, charged with criminal damage..
Liverpool secure Premier League title with crushing win against Tottenham
Liverpool secured a record-equalling 20th league title in a party atmosphere with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham as fans at Anfield witnessed a championship triumph for the first time in 35 years..
Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 222C
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Tens of thousands have set off on the London Marathon
Runners have set off on the 45th TCS London Marathon, with celebrities, MPs and the fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack taking part..
Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel
Steelworkers at Scunthorpe have been given a more certain future with the arrival of new raw materials to operate British Steels blast furnaces, ministers have announced..
More than 56000 people including celebrities and MPs to run London Marathon
A record number of people are set to take on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, including celebrities, MPs and a duo dressed as a slinky dog..
Car kills number of people attending street festival in Vancouver
The driver of a car struck people at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people, police said..
Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single sex spaces
The equalities watchdog has issued interim guidance in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that the term woman is defined by biological sex..
London preparing bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
London is preparing a bid to bring the World Athletics Championships back to the capital in 2029, organisers have announced..