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Dangerous driver who killed mother and son on way back from birthday trip jailed

Dangerous driver who killed mother and son on way back from birthday trip jailed

Joshua Hill played ‘automotive Russian roulette’ as he dangerously overtook a car, crashing head-on into Stephen and Angela Boyack’s vehicle.

Full list of 132 former MPs not standing in General Election

Full list of 132 former MPs not standing in General Election

The majority of those not seeking re-election were Conservative MPs.

Tories pledge to ‘reverse’ outer London Ulez and block Wales-style 20mph limits

Tories pledge to ‘reverse’ outer London Ulez and block Wales-style 20mph limits

As part of their General Election campaign, Mark Harper and Rishi Sunak have accused Labour of having launched a ‘war on drivers’.

Election campaign day 16: Rishi Sunak apologises for D-Day blunder

Election campaign day 16: Rishi Sunak apologises for D-Day blunder

The Prime Minister admitted he made a mistake leaving the anniversary commemorations in Normandy early.

Labour sets seal on manifesto with pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood

Labour sets seal on manifesto with pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood

Shadow ministers, Labour members and union representatives left the Clause V meeting on Friday having finalised the election manifesto.

Things ‘weren’t great’ for ethnic minority police officers in 90s, inquiry told

Things ‘weren’t great’ for ethnic minority police officers in 90s, inquiry told

The Sheku Bayoh Inquiry is currently examining whether race was a factor in the 31-year-old’s death while being restrained by police in 2015.

Tories drop General Election candidate hours before nominations close

Tories drop General Election candidate hours before nominations close

Hemel Hempstead candidate Jaymey McIvor had his Tory membership suspended pending an investigation into a complaint about his conduct.

Seats visited by the main party leaders so far during the election campaign

Seats visited by the main party leaders so far during the election campaign

Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey have concentrated mostly on seats they hope to take from the Conservatives.

In Pictures: Swinney dishes up curry while Sunak goes back to school

In Pictures: Swinney dishes up curry while Sunak goes back to school

Labour politicians opted for high-vis during visits to a building site and a port.

Liverpool cinema gunman jailed for 14 years

Liverpool cinema gunman jailed for 14 years

Leslie Garrett, 49, went on a rampage with an AK-47-type assault rifle.

Alliance leader faces questions after backing out of Ireland’s Future event

Alliance leader faces questions after backing out of Ireland’s Future event

Naomi Long has been due to address the event in east Belfast next Saturday.

Families with children hit hardest by 14 years of tax and benefit changes – IFS

Families with children hit hardest by 14 years of tax and benefit changes – IFS

The report found the wider impact of tax and benefit reforms since 2010 had reduced incomes for the poorest 40% and richest 10% of households.

Liberal Democrats pledge to create three new national parks in England

Liberal Democrats pledge to create three new national parks in England

The Chilterns in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire are listed as a possible location for the new parks, in addition to the Mendips and the Cotswolds.

Sarwar puts focus on islanders ‘treated as afterthought’ by current governments

Sarwar puts focus on islanders ‘treated as afterthought’ by current governments

The Scottish Labour was speaking ahead of an election campaign visit to the Western Isles on Saturday.

Fact check: Labour’s cost-of-living claim, Ofsted ratings and share buybacks

Fact check: Labour’s cost-of-living claim, Ofsted ratings and share buybacks

Round up of claims from the campaign trail checked by Full Fact, the UK’s independent fact checking charity, via Election Check 24.

City of London Lord Mayor abseils from 47th floor of landmark for charity

City of London Lord Mayor abseils from 47th floor of landmark for charity

Michael Mainelli was joined by his wife Elisabeth for the challenge on the Leadenhall Building on Friday.

Two men in court over death of girl in small boat incident

Two men in court over death of girl in small boat incident

The Sudanese nationals were arrested in west London.

Driver’s selfie shows wink moments before she killed motorcyclist in crash

Driver’s selfie shows wink moments before she killed motorcyclist in crash

Amber Potter was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after admitting to causing the death of 64-year-old David Sinar.

Irish unity is best way of getting back into European Union – Eastwood

Irish unity is best way of getting back into European Union – Eastwood

The SDLP leader addressed a New Ireland Commission event in Belfast.

Police officers keep jobs over David Carrick investigation failure

Police officers keep jobs over David Carrick investigation failure

Two Wiltshire Police officers faced a disciplinary hearing following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

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