Intruder strangled and threatened to kill teenager

The girl said she had suffered night terrors almost every night since the attack, while her mother said she still feared for their lives. Hunt, from Hartlepool, admitted intentional strangulation and assault causing…

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Police ombudsman concerned by number of sexual abuse of position cases

Durkin, who was appointed in June , told BBC News NI that the cases are among her top priorities. Last year, a report by the ombudsman's office highlighted the issue of APSP, or abuse of position for sexual purposes.…

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Mum 'firmly denies' causing death of baby boy

A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death was severe malnutrition and ketonic hypoglycaemia – which involves low blood sugar levels caused by a lack of food. Adam Johnson, 26, and Kylie Smith, 25, both of…

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Kemi Badenoch’s popularity is rising – but voters still unconvinced by Tory party, new poll shows

YouGov has dubbed the trend a “Keminaissance”, with 38 per cent of Britons now saying she is doing well as leader, up from just 14 per cent in October. A further 27 per cent also see the Conservative leader as prime…

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Remains of foetus are discovered in bag by river: Police launch urgent search for baby's mother

The remains were found by officers on Tuesday near the River Hodder in Lancashire after a member of the public discovered what they believed to be a placenta. When the bag – found beneath Hodder Bridge in Stonyhurst –…

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Farm show bans cattle and sheep amid outbreak

The latest Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) figures showed there were cases at 202 premises in Devon, and at 77 premises in Cornwall. Organiser Selina Barrow said cases were increasing…

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Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku says signing new five-year deal feels ‘fantastic’

The 24-year-old winger has established himself as a key part of City’s attack since joining from Stade Rennais in the summer of 2023, and said it was an easy decision to commit his future to the club as they start a new…

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King’s nephew gets the grades to study at the Royal Agricultural University

The total number of A-level entries has topped 900,000 for the first time, with the population of 18-year-olds increasing this year. (Left to right) Lady Louise Windsor, the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Earl of Wessex…

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What to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse

However, eye health experts have urged people not to underestimate the risks of watching the event without adequate protection. “People often forget that the sun gives out a lot more light than just visible light. There…

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Othello starring Sharon D Clarke postponed due to her cancer treatment

The show had been scheduled to run next year from February 13 until April 3 at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, with the Olivier Award-winning actress Clarke as the title role. The RSC said all audience members…

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