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Southport victims' parents say killer's parents 'knew and ignored risk he posed to public'
The families of the three girls murdered in the Southport attack have claimed the parents of killer Axel Rudakubana "knew and ignored the risk he posed to the public".
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:59:00 +0100
The families of the three girls murdered in the Southport attack have claimed the parents of killer Axel Rudakubana "knew and ignored the risk he posed to the public".
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:59:00 +0100
Neglect contributed to 15-year-old schoolgirl's meningitis death, coroner rules
Ambulance workers were guilty of "gross failings to provide basic care" in the death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl from meningitis, a coroner has ruled.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:07:00 +0100
Ambulance workers were guilty of "gross failings to provide basic care" in the death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl from meningitis, a coroner has ruled.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:07:00 +0100
MSPs vote to abolish Scotland's controversial not proven verdict
MSPs have voted to abolish Scotland's controversial not proven verdict.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0100
MSPs have voted to abolish Scotland's controversial not proven verdict.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Trump's state visit so far
Donald Trump has kicked off his second state visit to the UK with a royal greeting, carriage procession and gun salute.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:52:00 +0100
Donald Trump has kicked off his second state visit to the UK with a royal greeting, carriage procession and gun salute.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:52:00 +0100
Home Office to appeal temporary block on man's deportation under 'one in, one out' plan
The Home Office will appeal against the High Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of an Eritrean man to France under the government's "one in, one out" scheme, Shabana Mahmood has confirmed.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:23:00 +0100
The Home Office will appeal against the High Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of an Eritrean man to France under the government's "one in, one out" scheme, Shabana Mahmood has confirmed.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:23:00 +0100
Speeding motorcyclist jailed after killing 86-year-old man on pedestrian crossing
A speeding motorcyclist has been jailed for 21 months after killing an 86-year-old man on a pedestrian crossing.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0100
A speeding motorcyclist has been jailed for 21 months after killing an 86-year-old man on a pedestrian crossing.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0100
Ricky Hatton was 'in a good place' before death, his family says
Ricky Hatton was "in a good place" before his death, his family has said - as the son of the boxing legend paid tribute to his father.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:27:00 +0100
Ricky Hatton was "in a good place" before his death, his family has said - as the son of the boxing legend paid tribute to his father.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:27:00 +0100
'Traumatised' girl, nine, 'shot with airgun' in racially aggravated assault, police say
Police have appealed for the public's help after a nine-year-old child was shot with an airgun in what they said was a racially aggravated assault.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:44:00 +0100
Police have appealed for the public's help after a nine-year-old child was shot with an airgun in what they said was a racially aggravated assault.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:44:00 +0100
Has the royal Truman Show for Trump been worth the enormous effort and expense?
Trump state visit II has so far been like The Truman Show.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:57:00 +0100
Trump state visit II has so far been like The Truman Show.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:57:00 +0100
Woman shot by husband on Valentine's Day after trying to escape relationship
A woman was shot and killed by her husband outside a pub on Valentine's Day after trying to leave the relationship, an inquest heard.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:29:00 +0100
A woman was shot and killed by her husband outside a pub on Valentine's Day after trying to leave the relationship, an inquest heard.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:29:00 +0100