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 Home secretary James Cleverly made a Freudian slip during one of his final interviews before the General Election - accidentally suggesting the Conservatives could be “leaving” after today.Appearing on Peston, Mr Cleverly was quizzed over whether the party would be “leaving a poisonous legacy”, when he responded too soon: “We are leaving...sorry, we went into this election with a solid economic place.”However, despite the blunder, he went on to defend the government’s track record, including criminals serving longer sentences.

James Cleverly accidentally slips that Conservatives could be ‘leaving’ today

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

Sgt Richard Heard faces three charges of rape against a female police officer.

Police sergeant raped fellow officer, court told

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

A group of patients have been the first to be transferred to a new mental health ward in Somerset. The NHS said it made the decision to move services from St Andrews in Wells to Yeovil due to the challenges of getting patients to an emergency department when required. The...

First patients transferred to new mental health unit

Vets have put 27 XL Bully dogs to sleep in Cheshire in the last 12 months, a meeting of policing bosses heard. Questions were raised as to why so many of the banned breed had been euthanised if there had been no known attacks. The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel...

Vets put down 27 XL Bullies despite 'no attacks'

A Pew Research poll showed that only 12% of Republicans say dealing with climate change should be a top priority for Congress and the president, but some young conservatives are pushing to change that. NBC News’ climate reporter Chase Cain reports on the youth movement focused on climate change and leading the world in sustainable solutions.

Young conservatives push Republicans to take action on climate change

Nuisance off-road bikers in Greater Manchester will be targeted by police using a special new forensic spray to "tag" offenders. The traceable spray, called SmartTag, will allow officers to mark motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes with a bright yellow solution. The spray contains a unique forensic code linked to the cannister...

Nuisance off-road bikers targeted with forensic spray

People who think they may have Covid-19 are being urged to get tested and have treatment to avoid being admitted into hospital. Those in the highest-risk categories have been reminded by NHS bosses that they are entitled to free lateral flow tests. “Covid-19 has not gone away – it’s still...

Suspected Covid sufferers urged to get tested

Dawn MacCormack, 42, continues to deny a charge of misconduct in a public office.

Prison officer's 'thousands of texts' with inmate

An estimated 600 plants were found by police at a unit in a rural North Somerset village.

Five arrested after cannabis factory discovered

Forestry England says the woods may be closed completely to dog walkers if the problem persists.

Dog fouling forces temporary closure of woods

The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible, officials say.

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

Allan Marshall died after being restrained face down by prison officers at HMP Edinburgh.

Family to sue prison service over death of inmate

Lewis Daines is fundraising to support his wife and three children.

Father of three fundraising after cancer diagnosis

A 40-year-old man who denies murder and a woman charged with child neglect are facing a trial.

Man and woman in court over toddler's death

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

Pub-goers have been rallying to save two cats after the venue was ordered by its owners to remove them. Malt and Hops have been at The Wellington in Birmingham for five years but owner Black Country Ales has said they have to go. It has not been confirmed why the...

Anger over plans to remove cats from pub

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Conservatives plan to name new leader in November

A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922...

Conservatives plan to name new leader in November

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