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Freed Iran prisoner tells detained Britons not to submit to false confessions

A former Iranian prisoner has warned a British couple who have been detained in Iran on espionage charges to “not submit to making false confessions”.

Boyfriend of murder victim jailed for drug offences

The boyfriend of a woman who was killed in a shooting has been jailed for five years for conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

Scotland cannot afford to keep SNP in charge warns Murray

Scotland “cannot afford” to enter a third decade with the SNP in charge at Holyrood, Labour’s Ian Murray has insisted.

Pro Palestine protest organiser denies breaching police conditions during rally

The organiser of a pro-Palestine rally in central London has denied breaching protest conditions.

Funeral to be held of 15 year old boy who was stabbed at school

The funeral is taking place on Friday of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at his school in Sheffield.

Starmer facing pressure to be bold with Trump in Washington visit

Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to be bold with Donald Trump when he travels to Washington next week, amid a slew of unproven claims about Ukraine that have shaken Western political relations.

Campaigner says domestic abuse law in nieces name will save lives

The aunt of a woman murdered by an ex-partner has welcomed a “fundamental shift in how victims of domestic abuse are supported” as specialists are embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces.

Ministers vow boost dentistry access with 700000 appointments rollout

The Government has vowed to get NHS dentistry “back on its feet” by starting the rollout of 700,000 extra urgent appointments pledged in its manifesto.

Cancer death rates almost 60 higher in deprived areas

Cancer death rates are almost 60% higher for people living in the most deprived areas of the UK, according to new analysis.

Reeves absolutely committed to spending 25 of GDP on defence

The Chancellor has said she is “absolutely committed” to spending 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, as Nato countries come under pressure to increase their spending amid fears the US could reduce its financial backing for European security.

Controlling and coercive man jailed for murdering partner at railway station

A “controlling and coercive” man has been jailed for life for murdering his 19-year-old partner at a railway station.

Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales will carry out joint engagements in South Wales next week ahead of St David’s Day.

Death of teenage gunner Jaysley Beck partly caused by Army complaints failure

The Army’s failure to properly investigate complaints of abuse contributed to the suicide of a teenage soldier who died in her room at a base, a coroner has ruled.

Jeremy Clarkson was accommodating and kind in surprise appearance on Car SOS

Car S.O.S host Tim Shaw says people might be surprised by “how accommodating and kind” Jeremy Clarkson was during an episode of the vehicle repair show.

Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

A coroner who ruled SAS soldiers were not justified in killing four IRA members in a 1992 ambush in Clonoe, Co Tyrone, is to refer his findings to Northern Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecutions.

Father of Southport victim to run London Marathon to fund new school play area

The father of one of the three girls murdered at a dance class in Southport will run the London Marathon to help build a new school playground in her memory.

Coroner to give conclusion at inquest into death of teenage soldier

A coroner is to give his conclusion on Thursday at the inquest of a teenage soldier who was found dead after being “bombarded” with messages from her “psychotic and possessive” boss.

Mathematician Dr Tom Crawford to cover for Rachel Riley on Channel 4s Countdown

Mathematician Dr Tom Crawford will stand in for Rachel Riley on Channel 4’s Countdown while she takes a short break to work on another project, it has been announced.

Acid attack victim has eye saved by donated placenta

An acid attack victim has said he is “so thankful” after his was eye saved by a graft created from a donated placenta.

First look at Rose Ayling Ellis in thriller about man hated by deaf community

A first look at a new BBC thriller about a “man who is hated within the deaf community” has been released.