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IrelandScotlandWalesSara Sharif's 'sadistic' father and stepmother jailed for murderThe judge said Sara endured "despicable" abuse as he jailed her father and stepmother for life.6 hrs agoSurreyWatchdog says police unprepared for scale of riotsPast incidents involving "extreme nationalist sentiment" were underestimated, a review finds.4 hrs agoTwo jailed for boys' mistaken murders cover-upBailey Wescott and Jamie Ogbourne helped cover up the murders of teenagers Max Dixon and Mason Rist.10 hrs agoBristolRadio DJ rescued from Thames after saving dogThe Capital FM presenter was on a run when he saw the Labrador in the water near Hammersmith Bridge.10 hrs agoLondonDeath of student in Amsterdam unlawful, coroner saysDanny Castledine, 22, from Nottinghamshire, sustained 44 wounds near the Singel canal in Amsterdam.6 hrs agoNottinghamWatchdog says police unprepared for scale of riotsPast incidents involving "extreme nationalist sentiment" were underestimated, a review finds.4 hrs ago'Lonely' Laura makes 300 friends in six weeksThe Scunthorpe Lovely Ladies Group is now staging regular meetings and even a Christmas party.2 hrs agoLincolnshireJoey Barton charged over social media postsThe retired Premier League footballer faces two charges of sending malicious communications. 8 hrs agoEnglandTwo jailed for boys' mistaken murders cover-upBailey Wescott and Jamie Ogbourne helped cover up the murders of teenagers Max Dixon and Mason Rist.10 hrs agoBristolMan charged over crash which killed two-year-oldSharjeel Shahzad, 30, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving.6 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountrySam Fender cancels remaining 2024 showsThe North Shields-born musician says he is "heartbroken" but risks "lasting damage" if he performs.11 hrs agoUK£90k compensation paid to wrong person by courtGilly and Nigel Cutts' dream flat became a nightmare, but the ensuing legal process was even worse.14 hrs agoScout leader bids to reverse unlawful killing rulingA Scout leader and assistant seek to overturn an inquest finding after the death of a boy, 16.9 hrs agoManchesterBrothers cleared of murder after 20 years in jailLee and Robert Firkins will not face a retrial over the deaths of Carol and Graham Fisher in 2003.13 hrs agoCornwallFeatures & AnalysisMP hopes devolution will speed up major projectsMatt Rodda and Slough MP Tan Dhesi have long supported a new rail link between Reading and Heathrow.18 hrs agoBerkshire'My son died at 24 - 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