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Killers of PC Andrew Harper appeal convictions days after anniversary of death
Pc Harper died last summer when he was dragged down country lanes behind a car driven by fleeing quad bike thieves.
Migrant who crossed Channel in a rubber dinghy attacked after landing at coast
Natalie Elphicke – the Conservative MP for Dover & Deal condemned the violence and warned against “vigilante behaviour”. However she has been slammed for strong words used during a video message she tweeted over the weekend.
Video – Reactions as Edwina Currie asks public to have sympathy for Govt over Covid handling
“It’s not the easiest circumstance, we should all put ourselves in the shoes of ministers, remember it’s a new government it was only elected in December."
16-year-old boy found washed up on French beach after trying to reach UK
In 2015 a picture of a drowned Syrian boy led to a global outcry after it highlighted the plight of refugees.
Daily Star steals the show as papers gun for the government
The red top issued a search for the “crisis-hit” Prime Minister, who it says has become “The Invisible Man” in recent days.
Death Valley records highest temperature on planet in over 100 years
"When you walk outside it's like being hit in the face with a bunch of hairdryers."
Refugee from Iraq earns place at Cambridge Uni & hopes to become NHS doctor
"He fully deserves both his grades and a place at Cambridge. Our NHS needs people like Buraq and I am truly delighted for him."
Kent council slams Govt as it reaches capacity to care for migrant children
Council leader Roger Gough said the limit had been reached despite efforts to work with the Home Office and other local authorities.
Gavin Williamson resists calls to resign over exam grades ‘mega-mess’ U-turn
Gavin Williamson has apologised to students affected by the Government’s handling of results.