Dame Esther Rantzen says it is a ‘tragic day’ after assisted dying bill is rejected
The former broadcaster was a prominent backer of a change in the law
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The former broadcaster was a prominent backer of a change in the law
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Questions from members are now limited to just 150 words and must contain no "preamble"
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Anyone who conceals their identity could be liable for arrest
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Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Warren Davidson tell investigatory powers tribunal that secrecy over encrypted data case is ‘needlessly’ straining US-UK relations A bipartisan pair of American politicians is telling B…
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Dr Richard Bradbury responds to a travel article about the Polish city, home to one of the largest Jewish ghettos during Nazi occupation I was shocked to read your travel article detailing the delights of Łódź without a…
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The breakdown of the vote on the narrowly defeated assisted dying legislation shows how split London MPs are over the issue. See how your MP voted in our list
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It was a tense night at Central Library.
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Mr Walker died at home last weekend at the age of 61, surrounded by his family
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A man has admitted causing the death of his brother in Worthing last year.
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Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 17-year-old who has been reported missing from Horsham.
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it would be "not acceptable" for Fernando Alonso to leave F1 while he is in an uncompetitive position.
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The City of London Corporation has approved a bill giving it the power to remove the Freedom of the City of London from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with a final decision expected by December [National news]
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Michael Davies strangled Tracey before inflicting his own neck wounds at their home.
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Pubs serve as a critical linchpin in driving a district’s economic success, the chief executive of Pub is The Hub says, as the Government awarded £3m to the Yorkshire-based charity.
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The set books for English literature GCSE make grim reading, says Rachel Stott Hollie McNish makes a strong point about the content of the current GCSE English literature syllabus (‘Bold, brilliant, thrilling’: leading…
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Coun Josephine Mudzingwa has revoked her Labour Party membership after having refused the party whip earlier.
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Kayleigh Smart killed Liam Collier inside his own flat in Haydock in May last year
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“The disorder at this protest had a significant impact on communities, businesses and police officers and it will not be tolerated."
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The US company now wants to deliver to the whole of Darlington after launching a smaller service.
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