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Pensioner arrested in connection with the 1973 murder of Marian Beattie

The 18-year-old’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry after she had attended a charity dance.

PM tells forced adoption survivors ‘shame is ours’ as he makes formal apology

Sir Keir Starmer branded the practice a ‘stain on our history’.

Mobile networks record biggest ever spikes as commuters stream England kick-off

New records were set for both EE and O2 during Wednesday evening’s Fifa men’s football match.

Home Secretary vows to fix ‘fundamental failings’ found after Southport killings

The Government has published its response to the findings of the first phase of the inquiry.

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

Government exploring ‘every route’ to deport grooming gang ringleader – minister

Shabir Ahmed, 73, known to his victims as Daddy, has served 14 years in jail.

Mortgage demand from home buyers expected by lenders to fall over summer

Demand for remortgaging is also expected by banks and building societies to dip in the coming months.

Russian missiles and drones kill 17 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across Kyiv.

Jury in Noah Donohoe inquest resumes deliberations for third day

It comes after almost six months of evidence at Belfast Coroner’s Court into the unexplained death of the school boy.

Fire-hit site next to Glasgow Central could be back in use later this year

Architects are exploring a ‘meanwhile use’ of the Union Corner site before a permanent solution can be found.

England’s sights on Mexico after comeback victory over DR Congo

England will take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday.

Manchester Airport and London Stansted group sees drop in passenger growth

Manchester Airport Group (MAG), which also owns East Midlands Airport, reported full-year passenger growth of 1.9%, down from 6% the previous year.