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London artist who brought workshop ‘back from dead’ wins Shed of the...

Archie Proudfoot’s Frankenshed was up against 200 entrants.

King sends message of support to Canadians as wildfires rage

The fires have pushed tens of thousands of people from their homes and threatened cities.

UK ‘could be world leader in alternative protein but ministers must...

Green Alliance said other countries are ahead in terms of investing in alternative protein producers, despite Britain’s competitive advantage.

Video game technology helps paralysed woman speak, researchers say

The development opens up a way to restore natural communication for those who cannot talk.

UK and Iraq strengthen partnership to combat crime and terrorism

Both countries are preparing to sign a statement of intent to tackle shared organised-crime threats.

Students receive GCSE results amid plan to return to pre-Covid gradi...

Some sixth forms and colleges could decide to admit pupils with lower grades on to A-level courses this summer, education leaders have said.

Pair admit racially abusing Humza Yousaf

Tracie Currie, 35, and Carl O’Brien, 25, also made offensive remarks towards other SNP politicians in Dundee earlier this year.

Rishi Sunak urged to sack ‘dosser’ Nadine Dorries as Tory MP

Residents in her Mid Bedfordshire constituency called for the former culture secretary to ‘show up or shove off’.

Police constable jailed for voyeurism offences committed over almost...

Coventry-based Alexander Hindmarsh resigned from West Midlands Police after making dozens of films of other men without their consent.

Women more severely affected by ME, study claims

ME/CFS is estimated to affect more than 250,000 people in the UK, of all ages and from all social and economic backgrounds.

Man and woman convicted of acid attack murder of electrician

Liam Smith, 38, was shot in the face and then had acid poured over him outside his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on November 24 last year.

Probation worker subjected to monkey chants wins payout

Lloyd Odain said he felt ‘grossly let down by the prison and probation service’.

Briton died from head and chest injuries fighting in Ukraine, inques...

Simon Lingard’s ex-partner said she was told the Ukrainian army unit he was with were trying to rescue Ukrainians when he was killed.

Asia FX ticks higher, dollar steadies with Jackson Hole in focus

Investing.com -- Most Asian currencies rose slightly on Wednesday tracking some signs of economic resilience in the region, while the dollar steadied...

Councils struggling to cope with rising levels of homelessness, says...

Core homelessness includes people sleeping rough, sofa-surfing, and in unsuitable temporary accommodation, Crisis said.

Jury finds teenager responsible for computer hacking spree

Arion Kurtaj, 18, was described by prosecutors as a ‘key player’ in the LapsusS hacking group.

NHS ombudsman calls for Letby inquiry to be put on statutory footing

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens has set out his views in a letter to Health Secretary Steve Barclay.

Former SNP spin doctor who stepped down after row made chief executi...

Murray Foote was previously the party’s head of communications.

Measures such as lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid in...

A new report draws together the findings of six expert-led evidence reviews.

Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

Universal Credit claimants report concern over employment advisors’ approach as changes are set to bring more people into ‘intensive’ regime.