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Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Six teenagers cleared of murdering 14-year-old – but two guilty of manslaughter

Gordon Gault was slashed on the arm with a machete as he rode on the back of a friend’s e-bike in Newcastle’s West End.

Striking public sector workers urged to ‘act in proportionate, lawful manner’

Striking public sector workers urged to ‘act in proportionate, lawful manner’

Striking public sector workers urged to ‘act in proportionate, lawful manner’

Police staff will be among public sector worker taking part in a major strike on Thursday over pay.

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

Microsoft makes Copilot AI assistant more widely available

The tech giant said the AI assistant would be released to more Microsoft 365 users, as well as made generally available via a smartphone app.

Man in court over alleged plot to disrupt Stock Exchange

Man in court over alleged plot to disrupt Stock Exchange

Man in court over alleged plot to disrupt Stock Exchange

Sean Middleborough, 31, from Liverpool, appeared at Wirral Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.

We want to meet delivery bosses, say family of man who died after eating pizza

We want to meet delivery bosses, say family of man who died after eating pizza

We want to meet delivery bosses, say family of man who died after eating pizza

James Atkinson, who had a peanut allergy, died within an hour of eating a slice of pizza from a Newcastle takeaway.

Astronomers produce most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster

Astronomers produce most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster

Astronomers produce most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster

A previously undiscovered radio signal from the centre of the cluster was also detected.

‘Patience running out with Northern Ireland’ – Naomi Long

‘Patience running out with Northern Ireland’ – Naomi Long

‘Patience running out with Northern Ireland’ – Naomi Long

The Alliance leader has again urged the DUP to return to devolved government.

UK will ‘back words with actions’ in Red Sea, says Sunak as attacks continue

UK will ‘back words with actions’ in Red Sea, says Sunak as attacks continue

UK will ‘back words with actions’ in Red Sea, says Sunak as attacks continue

The Prime Minister’s statement in the Commons came shortly after a missile struck a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen.

James Cleverly sidesteps calls to reveal details of missing asylum seekers

James Cleverly sidesteps calls to reveal details of missing asylum seekers

James Cleverly sidesteps calls to reveal details of missing asylum seekers

Labour accused the Home Secretary of appearing to ‘have lost thousands of people’ and failing to get a grip of the issue.

Ex-Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis hired as adviser by Morrisons owner

Ex-Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis hired as adviser by Morrisons owner

Ex-Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis hired as adviser by Morrisons owner

Sir Dave is best known for leading Tesco from 2014 to 2020, which included a major turnaround following the fallout of its accounting scandal.

DUP leader urges Government to release funding for public sector pay awards

DUP leader urges Government to release funding for public sector pay awards

DUP leader urges Government to release funding for public sector pay awards

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and party colleagues met Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris at Hillsborough Castle.

Church of Scotland Moderator urges Scottish MPs to reject Rwanda Bill

Church of Scotland Moderator urges Scottish MPs to reject Rwanda Bill

Church of Scotland Moderator urges Scottish MPs to reject Rwanda Bill

The legislation will be debated in Westminster this week.

King’s official portrait for public buildings unveiled

King’s official portrait for public buildings unveiled

King’s official portrait for public buildings unveiled

Councils, courts, schools and police forces are among institutions being offered the photo for free as part of an £8 million Government-funded scheme.

Asda and Tesco join Iceland in cutting cost of Aptamil baby formula

Asda and Tesco join Iceland in cutting cost of Aptamil baby formula

Asda and Tesco join Iceland in cutting cost of Aptamil baby formula

Last week manufacturer Danone agreed to reduce the price at which it offers its Aptamil powdered formula to retailers by up to 7%.

‘Bucket list’ penis cutter jailed for five years for ‘abhorrent’ procedure

‘Bucket list’ penis cutter jailed for five years for ‘abhorrent’ procedure

‘Bucket list’ penis cutter jailed for five years for ‘abhorrent’ procedure

Damien Byrnes, 36, admitted removing Marius Gustavson’s penis with a kitchen knife on video at his home on February 18 2017.

First international guideline on AI safety published by UK standards body

First international guideline on AI safety published by UK standards body

First international guideline on AI safety published by UK standards body

The British Standards Institution has produced advice on how organisations can develop safe and responsible artificial intelligence products.

Missile hits ship off Yemen as ministers face questions over new air strikes

Missile hits ship off Yemen as ministers face questions over new air strikes

Missile hits ship off Yemen as ministers face questions over new air strikes

Rishi Sunak is due to give a statement on the joint UK-US action last week designed to curtail Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

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