Government officials say the pandemic is partly to blame, because it led to an increase in the number of people being held in prisons for longer, awaiting jury trial. Using the mechanism being activated this morning is not unprecedented, but it is acknowledged by those in government to be a significant move in response to...
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One killed in New Caledonia as riots escalate after Paris vote
The riots come in response to the French parliament giving French residents there more voting rights. Source link
How it went wrong for Project Sunak
His supporters hoped Rishi Sunak would breathe life back into the Conservatives. Few are convinced he has. Source link
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to pivot to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has been taken seriously enough. Source link
The school cat helping pupils with Sats pressure
A post about how Cilla is helping pupils taking Standard Assessment Tests is liked by thousands. Source link
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool farewell: 'I feel he is a Scouser'
Liverpool residents reflect on how the departing German has won a special place in their hearts. Source link
'I may not be here if my stroke was at different time'
Thrombectomy treatment is relatively new and most effective when given within six hours of a stroke occurring to mitigate post stroke issues. Source link
Dine and dash couple hit my pizzeria, says owner
A restaurant owner says two fraudsters could have been stopped sooner after spotting them on CCTV. Source link
Children with anorexia sent 100 miles for care
A Scarborough mum facing an eight-hour round trip says her daughter feels “abandoned”. Source link
Scottish government to declare national housing emergency
Ms Somerville is expected to blame UK Government austerity and Brexit for the decision. Source link