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Mavis Eccleston is charged with the murder of her 81-year-old husband Kenneth in February last year.
Andrew Lockhart says consumers may end up paying the price if rain causes a potato shortage.
Eight hospitals have reported cases of listeria linked to sandwiches and salads eaten by patients.
Britain's Adam Peaty and Ben Proud break Mare Nostrum series championship records in Barcelona ahead of the World Championships next month.
Mallory Franklin seals her second gold medal in as many days as Olympic champion Joe Clarke also wins gold at the Canoe Slalom World Cup in London.
The Duke of Cambridge visits the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 75th anniversary of the landings.
Stoke City midfielder Gianelli Imbula says he is 'sad and angry' after not being cleared in time to represent DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Olympic double scull champion Anna Watkins is considering trying to become Britain's first single scull gold medallist in Rio.
The former Dundee United and Partick Thistle footballer Charlie Adam dies suddenly at the age of 50.
Everton's Marouane Fellaini apologises for headbutting Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
Kenwyne Jones scores his first goal in 28 Premier League games as Stoke draw with Everton at the Britannia Stadium.
On-loan Bradden Inman scores an 88th-minute winner for Crewe to extend Bury's winless streak to five matches.
Promotion challengers Cheltenham and Port Vale settle for a point as well as both retaining their top-three places.
Marc Richards' equaliser rescues a point for in-form Chesterfield at home to Burton Albion in League Two.
Previously undisputed king of darts Phil "The Power" Taylor faces a real battle to win a 16th world title
BBC analysis found 45 parishes more than doubled their levy on the Band D council tax for 2019-20
The chief inspector of prisons says the task to improve conditions at HMP Birmingham is "huge".
London commuters and racegoers at Royal Ascot are advised to check details of trains online.
The University of Essex will have "changes in place" for the new academic year, a spokesman says.
Eight hospitals have reported cases of listeria linked to sandwiches and salads eaten by patients.
Plans for a third runway, as well as new terminals to be built in phases, go out to public consultation.
More than 580 houses in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, were evacuated when a river burst its banks.
Lee Cooper was stripped and attacked with a hammer, Stanley knife, knuckle duster and a TV stand.
The US President dubbed Mr Khan a "disaster" following a spate of violent crimes in London.
Iria Suarez-Gonzalez did not tell the school she had been in custody for stabbing a friend to death.
Four boys aged between 15 and 17 are accused of murdering Wilham Mendes in north London.
The ex-employee has spoken out after West Midlands Police advertised for volunteers to do "distressing" work.
