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Social worker told toddler was asleep on visit in weeks before death, court hears
A social worker who tried to see a toddler in the weeks before he was allegedly murdered by his grandparents was told the child was having a nap, a court has heard.
Keir Starmer chairs Cobra meeting as Donald Trump says he ‘may’ strike Iran
Sir Keir Starmer has chaired an emergency Cobra meeting as Donald Trump considers whether to join Israeli strikes against Iran. The high-level meeting follows the Prime Minister’s return from the G7 ...
Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston
Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The ex-president’s plans were confirmed by a person with ...
Rory McIlroy hoping to travel well in Connecticut as The Open looms
After playing at the Travelers Championship in Hartford, Connecticut, McIlroy will head back to the UK for a break before the Scottish Open and then mount his challenge for another Open crown at Royal ...
Crimson tide proves unstoppable in Duke of Cambridge
Crimson Advocate swooped with some style in the final furlong to secure a second Royal Ascot success, this time in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes.
Paul Simpson and Jamaica begin Gold Cup campaign with defeat
FORMER Carlisle United manager Paul Simpson and Jamaica opened their Concacaf Gold Cup campaign with a 1-0 defeat.
O’Brien looks to Illinois in search for perfect 10 in Gold Cup
Illinois will go into unknown territory when he plays the role of super-sub for Aidan O’Brien in his search for a 10th victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.
Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns
Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.
Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows
Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.
True Love powers to Queen Mary first for O’Brien
True Love shed her maiden tag in style with victory in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot. Trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, True Love had chased home Tuesday’s Coventry Stakes ...
Two men charged after robbery on Holly Drive in Carlisle
TWO men have been charged after a robbery on Holly Drive in Carlisle earlier this month. Cumbria Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened on Holly Drive on June 10. Simon ...
Dartford Crossing fee rises are ‘revenue raiser’, motoring groups claim
Motoring groups have criticised the decision to increase Dartford Crossing charges by 40%. Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing, which features a bridge and two tunnels ...