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Four men charged with murder of delivery worker
August 24, 2023 11:18 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAAurman Singh, who was 23 and lived in Smethwick, died after he was attacked in Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, on August 21.

Appeal judges increase ‘lenient’ jail sentences given to passport co...
August 24, 2023 11:00 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAJudges on Friday increased terms handed to Anthony Beard and Christopher Zietek after a challenge by Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder amid search for missing woman
August 24, 2023 10:31 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAClaire Knights, 54, has been missing since Wednesday in a case now being treated as a potential murder.

People smugglers jailed for ‘dangerous’ runs between UK and mainland...
August 24, 2023 10:08 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAA fourth defendant will be sentenced on Tuesday, while a fifth has fled the country.

Thunderstorms possible in western England over bank holiday weekend
August 24, 2023 09:51 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe Met Office said all areas of the UK have a chance of seeing showers over the weekend.

Strike by workers at homelessness charity St Mungo’s ends as pay row...
August 24, 2023 09:51 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAUnite said its members had accepted an inflation-beating pay increase worth 10.7%.

Woman cleared of cruelty to pony hits out at damage caused by social...
August 24, 2023 09:32 PM PDT | By PAMEDIASarah Moulds was not found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to her child’s horse in an incident caught on video in November 2021.

Police officer who sent ‘grossly offensive’ racist messages to ex-pa...
August 24, 2023 09:15 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThomas Phillips, 34, used the n-word in a series of WhatsApps to his former partner, who is a serving police officer.

Girl, eight, dies after falling from balcony
August 24, 2023 08:42 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAPolice and paramedics were called to Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, on Thursday evening.

Cause of British rapper’s death in Brazil cannot be determined – cor...
August 24, 2023 08:40 PM PDT | By PAMEDIARapper Kenny Mukendi, also known as Kenny Vulcan, had featured as an extra in high profile music videos and films.

PSNI Chief Constable to be quizzed by Commons committee over data br...
August 24, 2023 08:31 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe surnames, initials and base of around 10,000 officers and staff were among the leaks affecting the PSNI in recent weeks.

Woman cleared of animal cruelty offence after kicking and slapping h...
August 24, 2023 08:19 PM PDT | By PAMEDIASarah Moulds still owns the pony, Bruce, who she was videoed striking in November 2021.

Cricketer hoping for world record after batting continuously for 50...
August 24, 2023 08:08 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAAndy Northcote batted 9,774 balls throughout the challenge which lasted for 50 hours and 15 minutes.

New inquest ordered into 1991 killing of Co Tyrone man Ian Sproule
August 24, 2023 07:52 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAMr Sproule, 23, was shot dead at his home on the outskirts of Castlederg.

Shiba Memu’s promising future as markets shift to quantum AI for enh...
August 24, 2023 07:20 PM PDT | By InvezzCryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize the finance industry, considering the increasing mainstream acceptance. Nonetheless, the sector remains dis...

More than one in 10 flats and terraces classed ‘overcrowded’ in part...
August 24, 2023 07:11 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAA household is considered overcrowded if it has fewer bedrooms than required.

Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man on railway...
August 24, 2023 06:45 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe officer was left in a serious condition after the incident at Balderton, Nottinghamshire, on Thursday evening.

UK hosting qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of competitive hot dog e...
August 24, 2023 06:27 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAA dozen competitors are competing in the qualifying event in West Sussex.

Public expects Starmer will become prime minister, poll finds
August 24, 2023 06:26 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAAs well as public expectation that he will become Prime Minister, Sir Keir continued to lead Rishi Sunak on favourability by 30 points to 27.

Lib Dems call for ‘public toilet fund’ as numbers ‘drop by 14% in fi...
August 24, 2023 06:13 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAFreedom of information requests by the party show the number of public toilets has fallen from 531 to 459 in 45 councils since 2018/2019.