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Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

25 April 2025

Paul Antony Butler, 53, stabbed university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, in a frenzied attack outside her home in Plymouth in January this year


Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

25 April 2025

A ceremonial Beadle was hailed for the dramatic takedown in the City of London.


Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

25 April 2025

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle’s comments were made as he officiated at Westminster Abbey’s annual service commemorating Anzac Day.


Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

25 April 2025

The shadow Scottish secretary described high immigration north of the border as a ‘pyramid scheme response’ to an aging population.


Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting photo of TV star

Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting photo of TV star

Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting photo of TV star

25 April 2025

The actor-turned-politician is alleged to have shared a compromising image in a tweet posted in April 2024 of TV star Narinder Kaur on social media.


M&S pauses all online orders after cyber attack

M&S pauses all online orders after cyber attack

M&S pauses all online orders after cyber attack

25 April 2025

The historic retailer said it is ‘working extremely hard to restart online and app shopping’ and apologised again for disruption to shoppers.


Fact check: Reform UK’s council election claim, Pope Francis and St George’s Day

Fact check: Reform UK’s council election claim, Pope Francis and St George’s Day

Fact check: Reform UK’s council election claim, Pope Francis and St George’s Day

25 April 2025

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.


World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

25 April 2025

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.


UK ‘will not be defined by the past’ amid speculation on EU youth visa scheme

UK ‘will not be defined by the past’ amid speculation on EU youth visa scheme

UK ‘will not be defined by the past’ amid speculation on EU youth visa scheme

25 April 2025

The Government has faced pressure from backbench MPs to agree a youth mobility scheme.


Jodie Marsh blasts ‘trolls’ as she appeals against animal licence refusal

Jodie Marsh blasts ‘trolls’ as she appeals against animal licence refusal

Jodie Marsh blasts ‘trolls’ as she appeals against animal licence refusal

25 April 2025

The media personality said online trolls are behind much of the criticism of her animal sanctuary in Lindsell near Braintree.


O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

25 April 2025

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.


Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

25 April 2025

Arriva Group said the trains would run under its Grand Central brand and call at stations such as York, Birmingham New Street and Gatwick airport.


Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

25 April 2025

Andrew Johnston, 30, denies two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.


Ex-doorman murdered estranged wife after stalking and threats, court hears

Ex-doorman murdered estranged wife after stalking and threats, court hears

Ex-doorman murdered estranged wife after stalking and threats, court hears

25 April 2025

Paul Antony Butler, 53, stabbed university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, in a frenzied attack outside her home in Plymouth in January this year.


Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed

Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed

Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed

25 April 2025

Anthony John Felton, 54, was sentenced to two years and four months after attacking his deputy Richard Pyke, 51.


Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co-defendants

Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co-defendants

Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co-defendants

25 April 2025

Anderson appeared at Preston Crown Court with other defendants, including former politician Derek Hatton.


All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

25 April 2025

A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace”.


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