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Nurse jailed for murder of elderly patients loses conviction appeals

Nurse jailed for murder of elderly patients loses conviction appeals

Nurse jailed for murder of elderly patients loses conviction appeals

26 June 2025

Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, was found guilty in 2008 of killing four women and attempting to kill a fifth.


Two seriously injured and 14 homes evacuated after explosion

Two seriously injured and 14 homes evacuated after explosion

Two seriously injured and 14 homes evacuated after explosion

26 June 2025

The blast occurred just after midnight on Thursday near Halifax town centre.


Crown court backlog of cases passes 75,000 for first time

Crown court backlog of cases passes 75,000 for first time

Crown court backlog of cases passes 75,000 for first time

26 June 2025

Fresh data shows the open caseload stood at 76,957 at the end of March this year, up from 74,651 at the end of December 2024.


Heavy showers and thunderstorms to hit UK before warm weather returns

Heavy showers and thunderstorms to hit UK before warm weather returns

Heavy showers and thunderstorms to hit UK before warm weather returns

26 June 2025

Significant rain could fall in some areas.


Advertising ban could move alcohol out the spotlight and cut harm – campaigners

Advertising ban could move alcohol out the spotlight and cut harm – campaigners

Advertising ban could move alcohol out the spotlight and cut harm – campaigners

26 June 2025

Reports suggest the initiative is being considered for the Government’s forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan.


Porn sites to use ‘highly effective’ age checks next month to protect children

Porn sites to use ‘highly effective’ age checks next month to protect children

Porn sites to use ‘highly effective’ age checks next month to protect children

26 June 2025

Major providers including Pornhub, Stripchat and Jerkmate have agreed to the stronger measures as part of the Online Safety Act.


Successive governments have failed to turn bus services around, watchdog says

Successive governments have failed to turn bus services around, watchdog says

Successive governments have failed to turn bus services around, watchdog says

26 June 2025

Services have been reduced and passenger numbers are below pre-coronavirus levels, a report by the National Audit Office said.


H&M profits drop but sales expected to bounce back in June

H&M profits drop but sales expected to bounce back in June

H&M profits drop but sales expected to bounce back in June

26 June 2025

The Swedish fashion giant posted a 17% fall in operating profits to 5.91 billion Swedish krona (£455 million) for the second quarter to May 31.


Insurance warning for holidaymakers planning road trips abroad this summer

Insurance warning for holidaymakers planning road trips abroad this summer

Insurance warning for holidaymakers planning road trips abroad this summer

26 June 2025

Defaqto’s analysis of motor breakdown products found some potential gaps in cover which could be costly for holidaymakers.


‘Life-changing’ drug for teenager who lost mother, aunt and uncle to condition

‘Life-changing’ drug for teenager who lost mother, aunt and uncle to condition

‘Life-changing’ drug for teenager who lost mother, aunt and uncle to condition

26 June 2025

Mary Catchpole, 19, suffers from inherited activated PI3-Kinase delta syndrome (APDS), a life-threatening condition.


UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut in September ‘unless Government acts’

UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut in September ‘unless Government acts’

UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut in September ‘unless Government acts’

26 June 2025

Vivergo Fuels’ Hull site will stop production in September unless the Government can provide ‘a longer-term solution’, following the US trade deal.


Reform UK council boss steps down leaving 18-year-old deputy in charge

Reform UK council boss steps down leaving 18-year-old deputy in charge

Reform UK council boss steps down leaving 18-year-old deputy in charge

26 June 2025

Leader of Warwickshire County Council Rob Howard said health problems are preventing him from carrying out the role.


John Hunt says he still talks to murdered wife and daughters ‘every day’

John Hunt says he still talks to murdered wife and daughters ‘every day’

John Hunt says he still talks to murdered wife and daughters ‘every day’

26 June 2025

Kyle Clifford, 26, killed his ex-partner Louise Hunt, 25, her sister Hannah Hunt, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61, on July 9 last year.


Ministers urged to act to protect hospice care for children

Ministers urged to act to protect hospice care for children

Ministers urged to act to protect hospice care for children

26 June 2025

Funding gaps could mean some children have to go without specialist support.


Starmer seeking to quell revolt over welfare reform plan

Starmer seeking to quell revolt over welfare reform plan

Starmer seeking to quell revolt over welfare reform plan

26 June 2025

A No 10 source said talks were taking place with potential rebels because ‘we all want to get it right’.


Student who ‘does not like running’ aims to run 500km in 10 days

Student who ‘does not like running’ aims to run 500km in 10 days

Student who ‘does not like running’ aims to run 500km in 10 days

26 June 2025

University of Exeter student Sean Tilson, 21, hopes to raise £5,000 for the cancer charity Sarcoma UK.


Government told to set out plan to tackle ‘significant challenges’ with T-levels

Government told to set out plan to tackle ‘significant challenges’ with T-levels

Government told to set out plan to tackle ‘significant challenges’ with T-levels

26 June 2025

The Department for Education should enter ‘campaign mode’ to ensure more students enrol in the technical qualifications, MPs say.


Church clock thought to be 600 years old returns after restoration

Church clock thought to be 600 years old returns after restoration

Church clock thought to be 600 years old returns after restoration

26 June 2025

The much-loved turret clock has been undergoing specialist restoration since its removal in March from St Catherine’s Church in Montacute, Somerset.


Give 65-year-olds automatic Japanese-style health MOTs, social care report urges

Give 65-year-olds automatic Japanese-style health MOTs, social care report urges

Give 65-year-olds automatic Japanese-style health MOTs, social care report urges

26 June 2025

The think tank report comes as the state of adult social care in England is currently under review by the Casey Commission.


Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film

26 June 2025

The Canadian director and four-time Academy Award nominee will also serve as an executive producer.


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