Man who fatally stabbed stepfather and family dog for 'thrill', jailed for life
A man has been jailed for life after stabbing his stepfather and the family dog to death in a "brutal, sustained and frenzied" attack.
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Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.
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Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime
Noah Sibanda died after being put down for a nap at a Dudley nursery.
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Running champion died on Cape Wrath trail two weeks before wedding
Jade Lau said her partner David Parrish was "full of life, funny and loving" and that he was "buzzing" in the weeks leading up to the run.
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Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28
The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".
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'No evidence' of alleged rape that sparked asylum seeker protests in Epsom
Police haven't yet found any evidence to support a woman's claim she was raped outside a church in Epsom, Surrey.
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Man guilty of 2003 rape which Andrew Malkinson was wrongly jailed for
Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years.
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Labour MP's former aide who downloaded 500 indecent images of children spared jail
A former aide to a Labour MP has been spared jail after downloading more than 500 indecent images of children.
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Three meningitis cases discovered at two secondary schools
Meningitis vaccinations are being offered to young people in Dorset after three cases of the disease were discovered.
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Met Police officer guilty of series of rapes and sexual assaults
A Metropolitan Police officer who worked on domestic abuse cases has been found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults.
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Starmer facing almighty clash as critics look to finish him off
"Absolutely furious", "unforgivable" and "completely unacceptable". Sir Keir Starmer is normally not one to show emotion, but he was near apoplectic on Friday as he insisted he was not told Peter Mandelson's security vetting had failed.
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Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
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'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens
It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.
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Club to celebrate moment it made football history
Ex-players are back to commemorate when sponsors were added to shirts.
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What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
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Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond
South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw's death.
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Ban for driver after 'completely avoidable' crash sent military vehicle flying
A woman who caused a military Land Rover to flip over and crash on a dual-carriageway has been spared jail.
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What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
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Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.
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Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'
It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.
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