No emotion as judge describes Donaldson’s ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’
The former DUP leader wore a suit and tie as he was sentenced.
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Severe drought declared across parts of England with water resources ‘under immense pressure’
Environment Agency boss has asked people to use less water to preserve falling supplies
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Woman who took secret second job while on year-long sick leave caught out by YouTube videos
Elisha Neavin has been ordered to pay £20,000 to her original employers
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King Charles praises Welsh 'sense of belonging' as he opens Senedd
The monarch and Queen Camilla officially open the Senedd's seventh term on their visit to Cardiff.
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Which UK areas are in drought – and what does that mean?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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Former Rockstar Games staff hold rally outside employment tribunal
One ex-employee said being sacked over the phone while they were off sick ‘felt like a knife in my heart’.
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Mother of Henry Nowak's killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands
The mother of Henry Nowak's killer will be freed early from prison, Sky News understands.
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Wildlife park to reopen after man fatally attacked by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which was closed after a man was killed by a tiger, is to reopen on Friday.
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Charlotte Church to 'pause' wellness retreat and consider its future
The singer-songwriter bought the former home of Laura Ashley in 2021 and opened the retreat in 2023.
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Hampshire woman died after ambulance was cancelled – despite reporting bleeding around her eyes
Carmen Price’s daughter is now taking her fight for answers to the High Court
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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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Man admits raping woman drugged by her husband for over 20 years
A pensioner has admitted raping a woman who was drugged by her husband for more than 20 years.
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Camp leader who abused boys to challenge sentence
Jon Ruben was jailed for abusing boys after giving them sweets laced with tranquiliser.
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Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s fun, it’s normal’ as he raped her, court hears
The comedian, who denies the charges, is accused of attacking the woman in 1999 in a Bournemouth hotel.
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Police officer guilty of raping teenage girl and woman in Shetland
Carmichael John Williamson was found guilty following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
Some reservoirs in south at critical levels as water companies call for extended restrictions that would affect golf clubs, private schools and car washes A severe drought has been declared in six areas of England, with…
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Victim killed by tiger died from ‘multiple injuries’, inquest hears
Former child actor William Chapman’s family said he had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’ and was ‘prescribed strong medication’
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Police Scotland officer found guilty of raping teenage girl and woman
Carmichael John Williamson attacked both women on the Shetland Islands
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Woman in her 20s stabbed to death
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 20s died in a suspected stabbing in Manchester.
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Temperatures to hit 22C before dropping with overnight frost forecast at weekend
Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast for Thursday across England and Wales.
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Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual offences
Donaldson was found guilty in June of 18 counts of sexual abuse including one rape between 1985 and 2008 Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years for sexual offences against two women who were children when he a…
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Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year jail term for sex offences
The former political leader appeared in the dock of Newry Crown Court.
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Tourists at Great Wall of China and a vandalised bank: photos of the day – Thursday
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