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Family says ‘monster’ subjected Ashling Murphy to incomprehensible v...
November 09, 2023 04:50 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAAshling Murphy’s boyfriend described her as a “vibrant, intelligent and highly-motivated woman”.

What Ashling Murphy’s family said outside court following murder con...
November 09, 2023 04:47 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAJozef Puska was convicted of the murder of the school teacher following a trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

Climate change concerns ‘putting people off having children’
November 09, 2023 04:43 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAConcerns range from ethical and environmental to political.

King thanked for ‘loving kindness’ in ‘fractured world’ at Kristalln...
November 09, 2023 04:38 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIACharles spoke with Kindertransport refugees in an event in London jointly organised with the Association of Jewish Refugees.

Commons Speaker denies MP question amid sexual harassment investigat...
November 09, 2023 04:36 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASir Lindsay Hoyle thought it was not appropriate to grant a question to Geraint Davies, who had ‘voluntarily agreed to stay away’ from the Commons.

Ex-home secretary Priti Patel criticises confusing and complex Covid...
November 09, 2023 04:31 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADame Priti agreed they were hard to understand for both the police and the public.

Charles keeps his major charities close with King name rebranding
November 09, 2023 04:29 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Prince’s Trust, the Prince’s Foundation, and the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund have all been renamed in recognition of his role as monarch.

Family in tears as senior policeman apologises over death of Gracie...
November 09, 2023 04:26 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADetective Superintendent Darren De’ath of Derbyshire Constabulary said he was ‘truly sorry’ at what had happened.

MSPs urged to back motion calling for Braverman’s removal from Home...
November 09, 2023 04:25 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIt comes after the Home Secretary accused police of ‘playing favourites’ in their handling of Pro-Palestinian protesters.

One in 10 failed to get through to GP last month, poll finds
November 09, 2023 04:16 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAExperts warned ‘access issues are symptomatic of a much bigger problem’.

Ex-home secretary admits ‘inconsistency’ in messaging over protests...
November 09, 2023 04:10 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADame Priti Patel gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

Pro-Palestinian protest on Armistice Day divides public opinion
November 09, 2023 04:05 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThousands of protesters are set to march in central London on Armistice Day to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Flu and Covid-19 hospital admission rates at lower level than last y...
November 09, 2023 04:03 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIALast winter saw the worst flu season in the UK for a decade.

Suella Braverman: A timeline of controversies
November 09, 2023 03:49 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Home Secretary’s criticism of the police has again raised questions about her future as a minister.

Humanitarian pause is quickest way to ease suffering in Gaza – Sir K...
November 09, 2023 03:26 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Labour leader said his position opposing calls for a ceasefire is ‘a matter of principle’.

Senior policeman accessed staff info to defend against bullying clai...
November 09, 2023 03:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADeputy Assistant Commissioner Matthew Horne was accused of misconduct while serving with Essex Police.

Johnson demanded ‘bigger fines’ be emphasised, note of ‘crushing iro...
November 09, 2023 03:15 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe former prime minister had to pay a fixed-penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules.

Starmer reiterates position on Gaza ceasefire in wake of frontbench...
November 09, 2023 02:57 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Labour leader admitted his party was divided on the crisis but said there was unity in ‘condemning the terrorist attack by Hamas’.

Murder of ‘shining light’ Ashling Murphy caused shockwaves
November 09, 2023 02:50 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe death of the 23-year-old sent shockwaves around Ireland and beyond.

Nurse plans 10-day solo trek to attend graduation ceremony
November 09, 2023 02:40 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHelen Davies will walk from her home in Wester Ross to Stirling next week.