Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

But the 51-year-old says she did not receive a fair trial, citing problems with evidence, the actions of the prosecution, and an unusual mishap with the jury while they deliberated on their verdicts. At the same time…

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200-year-old bridge hidden for a century seen again after drought

The bridge, thought to have been built in 1800, has laid beneath Merthyr Tydfil's Llwyn-Onn reservoir since 1911. But it reappeared in 1976 because of severe drought, and again in 2025 . The two-arched structure has…

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Driver of pick-up truck dies in crash on A9 at Dunkeld

Police said the driver of a white Toyota Hilux pick-up was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at about 10:25 and the road was closed in both directions for six hours to allow for a…

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French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across Europe

About 200 people gathered at the town hall in Le Porge, south-western France, on Monday, where 183 homes burned down. The organiser of a group of affected residents accused the prime minister of not wanting to meet them…

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We’re UK tour guides for well-off Americans. They’re obsessed with these places

Do they see the country’s holiday potential more clearly than Brits? There was a record 5.6 million visits from the US to the UK in 2024, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates based on the…

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Russia threatens UK with ‘consequences’ after British drones used by Ukraine

Russia has threatened to retaliate after British-made drones were used for the first time by Ukraine in strikes against Putin. Moscow’s embassy in London warned the UK would pay a ‘higher price’ if it becomes more…

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Venue accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian when it pulled show

Read our privacy notice . A venue has accepted that it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it cancelled his show at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Stand-up comic Philip Simon had been due to perform a…

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Angela Rayner hails West Midlands community response to 'horrendous' fires

She walked among the shells of houses on Quarry Park Road in Stourbridge, Dudley, where flames took hold on Thursday afternoon, destroying 19 homes across five streets in total. Residents who fled their properties to…

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'Disgusting' racist graffiti treated as hate crime

Offensive messages on a coastal path at Seapark beach and at nearby accommodation used by residents aged over 55 were photographed at the weekend. North Down assembly member Connie Egan said it was the latest in a "spate…

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Best hair masks for dry, damaged locks, tried and tested

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I tested out the best deep conditioning hair masks Ekin Karasin/The Standard Standard Shopping Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for…

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