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A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a pensioner in County Tyrone. Adam Krzan was found dead in his flat in Dungannon in February 2025. The 71-year-old, who was originally from Poland but had lived in Northern Ireland for more than 20 years, was found by police …

Reflecting on his career, McLaughlin said: “I’ve traveled in the London underground, people do that daily, all their working lives, and I think why would anyone want to do that? “My favourite thing is being out here in the woods.” Deer management was an “integral” part of his role. “If …

All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition next season after the release of the yearly gradings. London Broncos, who won the Championship Grand Final, the 1895 Cup and were runaway winners of the second tier, miss out. Despite the backing of Australian businessman Grant Wechsel, former Brisbane …

On one evening in Middlesbrough, the BBC spoke to young women about how they stay safe after a survey by the area’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) revealed that most on Teesside feel unsafe in public places after dark. For Zoe and her friend Beth, who are in the town …

The BBC tried to contact Halloween Nights Fear but the phone number provided on the company’s website was not recognised and it has yet to respond to an email approach. Halloween Nights Fear is also not registered on Companies House and recently deleted its social media presence. James Dymond, director …

A Royal Navy service member has been charged with spying for an unnamed foreign country, police have said. Teddy Young, 24, from Bedfordshire, has been charged with offences under the National Security Act (NSA) including an allegation of obtaining protected information which could benefit an unnamed foreign power. He has …

Camille, from Herne Bay, said she would never forget the day her son – who himself was a father – died. “I got a knock on the door from the police officers and I’ll never forget looking at that lady’s face – I just knew,” she said. “That day was …

The other groups involved included the Bogside Residents Group in Londonderry, and the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community, and Crumlin Road and Ardoyne Residents Association, both of which are in Belfast. After the meeting, Linda O’Neill of the GRRC said: “At the minute the support from all over Ireland, particularly all …

Christchurch Harbour sits at the point where the Rivers Avon and Stour meet before flowing out to sea. Oceanographer Dr Simon Boxall, from the University of Southampton, describes the shallow harbour as a “mixing basin”, where river water combines with seawater before tides carry it out through the narrow entrance …

A nine-year-old girl has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Highlands. The girl was a rear seat passenger in a VW Polo involved in a collision with a Ford Ranger at about 17:30 on Wednesday on the A831 between Drumnadrochit and Cannich, south of Inverness. Police said she was …

Parents are introduced to the voluntary study during pregnancy. “If a possible condition is identified, families are contacted promptly and offered further NHS testing to confirm a diagnosis,” UHS said. “Where appropriate, babies can then begin specialist treatment and ongoing support at the earliest possible stage.” Dr Gabriella Gazdagh, consultant …

A doctor who lost most of her tongue during cancer treatment has been fitted with what is believed to be the first prosthetic of its kind to be made on the NHS. Imogen Brooks, from Newham, east London, had most of her tongue removed and reconstructed when she was 26 …

Two swimmers from Dorset are celebrating after medal success at the Special Olympics GB. Jake Binns, 22, from Shaftesbury and Sam Craddock, 19, from Dorchester both picked up golds as part of the South West Team in the 4x25m relay. Binns also won gold in the 25m butterfly and silver …

The statement continued: “Hannah was an exceptional doctor and a deeply valued member of our NHS and primary care community. “Highly intelligent, kind and generous, she brought warmth and positivity to those around her. “She gave freely of her time and knowledge and, in the words of colleagues who knew …

Pillinger was born in Kingswood near Bristol and completed his degree at Swansea University. He gained international recognition for his lunar research before moving to Cambridge University, where he analysed meteorites found in Antarctica that were believed to have come from Mars. By the 1980s, he had become one of …

When Poppy Russell died shortly after birth, her parents were left bereft. What followed made matters harder to bear – her mother was blamed for the death. An inquest would later conclude that Poppy’s death was preventable. But instead of walking away from the trust that had failed them, Neil …

A statement from the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed the issue is on Andy Burnham’s desk. “Food security is national security and one of the Prime Minister’s first visits was meeting farmers hit by drought and dry weather, announcing a £65m package.” It added: “We’re …

Voting is under way in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election as candidates from across the political spectrum vie to become its new MP. About 30 polling stations – at churches and community centres – in the north London constituency opened at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00, when …

Singer Beverley Knight said she hoped audiences watching her latest musical would leave feeling “empowered” and with the belief that their voices can make a difference. Sylvia the Musical tells the story of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst and the family rift caused by the fight for women’s voting rights. The Wolverhampton …

An “important” bus shelter thought to be one of four of its kind in England has been given Grade II-listed status. The shelter in Hillesley, Gloucestershire, was built in 1952 to celebrate the Festival of Britain, which was organised to give the public a sense of recovery and progress following …