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Woman who drowned sons in car 30 years ago denied parole

It was the first parole hearing for Smith, 53, who is serving a life sentence after she was convicted of the murders of Michael, three, and Alex, one.

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Shorthand States: Ferry questions and Alderney antagonism

Tony Curr is joined by Matt Fallaize and James Falla to review day one of this week’s meeting, which saw Deputy Neil Inder answer questions about the ferry tender process and some robust exchanges between members over Alderney’s relationship with Guernsey.

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Jeff Goldblum serenades Londoners with St Pancras International piano display

The actor, who stars in Wicked, played a song from the show as well as two Christmas tunes.

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Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate

A spokesperson for the Government said it recognises ‘the global challenges the industry has been facing’.

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Doctors were ‘shut down’ over Letby concerns, ex-senior detective tells inquiry

Former policeman Nigel Wenham was speaking at the inquiry into baby deaths at the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked.

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Ministers considering extending period before tenants eligible for Right to Buy

The Government also said it was considering measures which would see social housing replaced on a one-for-one basis in future when sold.

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Rivers and bogs tamed for centuries at risk of returning to North Sea, MP fears

Flooding minister Emma Hardy said she would try her best to make water infrastructure maintenance ‘sexy’.

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Scotland’s Tuipulotu brothers surprised by grandmother’s arrival from Australia

Glasgow centre Sione Tuipulotu will captain the Scots in their final Autumn Test against Australia.

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England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

The all-action flanker was knocked out while tackling Australia’s Rob Valetini on November 9.

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FTX co-founder avoids jail after co-operating in case against Sam Bankman-Fried

Gary Wang testified at Bankman-Fried’s trial last year.

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Georgia election workers seek further penalties against Rudy Giuliani

Lawyers for Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss, said Mr Giuliani repeated the allegations against them on X.

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Dog walker finds remains of baby in field in Greater Manchester

The baby was found near Ashtons Field, Salford, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.

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Belarus targets hundreds for showing solidarity with Ukraine

At least 12 Ukrainians in Belarus have been convicted on charges of ‘extremism’ and purported links to Ukrainian security agencies.

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Imran Khan given bail in corruption case but must stay in prison in Pakistan

Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament in 2022, has denied the charge.

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Remains of baby found in field in Greater Manchester

Police were called to Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field, Salford.

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Q&A: What would Pep Guardiola’s contract extension mean for Manchester City?

Guardiola’s existing deal is due to expire next summer.

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Fact check: Photo of police and protesters is from 2011 student demonstration

A social media user posted a 13-year-old photograph they claimed was taken on the day of the farming protest earlier this week.

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Journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper

Members of the NUJ will stage two 48-hour walkouts next month.

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Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to dismiss hush money conviction

They argued that continuing with the case will interfere with Mr Trump’s preparations for returning to the White House.

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Three men arrested as bus station evacuated over ‘potential suspicious item’

A large police cordon has been put in place.