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Sheffield woman hit and killed by car named after boy, 12, charged UPDATE: The 12-year-old boy has now been charged with murder of Marcia Grant, 60 – who died after being hit by a car in Sheffield. A 60-year-old woman, Marcia Grant, has been described as a “warm, loving” figure in her community after being hit by a car and killed in Sheffield. The incident occurred in the Greenhill area of the city on Wednesday evening, and Mrs Grant died at the scene. A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a bladed article and…

Millions travelling for Easter weekend break facing massive delays Millions of people are preparing to travel for their Easter holiday weekend, but transport companies warn of possible delays. Around 15 million drivers are expected on the roads on Saturday, and those travelling via Dover have been warned of possible two-hour queues at border control. Extra measures have been implemented at Dover to cope with the increased demand, and port officials have warned of waiting times during the busiest travel hours. Candice Mason, founder of Masons Coaches, hopes to see these measures continue throughout the summer season to prevent long queues. …

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Warnings of dissident republican disorder during Easter Police in Northern Ireland have warned of potential public disorder during the Easter period linked to dissident Republicans, who may attempt to draw officers into gun or bomb attacks. The threat level for terrorism in Northern Ireland was raised to severe by MI5 recently, meaning that an attack is highly likely. Events are being held to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended the 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles, costing more than 3,500 lives. The PSNI has made temporary changes to shifts to…

Life at Conte – ‘Tottenham need to stop being Spursy’ The Italian was given his marching orders a few weeks ago after criticising his players’ commitment having let a two-goal lead slip late on in their 3-3 draw at struggling Southampton. Spurs’ acting head coach Cristian Stellini has taken charge now and the Spurs team need to kick on. Mauricio Pochettino’s name was chanted by the Tottenham fans in the away end at Goodison Park early and late in their draw with Everton. The failure to win the game when a goal and a man up will only hasten their…

England win first-ever Women’s Finalissima in dramatic penalty shootout England’s Lionesses faced a tough test against a young Brazilian side in the first Women’s Finalissima on Thursday night, conceding a late equaliser and having to deal with the pressures of a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. But the team, under coach Sarina Wiegman, passed the test with flying colours, winning the shootout after maintaining their long unbeaten run, now standing at 30 matches. The victory was a valuable experience for the team as they head to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in four months, ensuring they are…

Israel strikes Lebanon and Gaza after major rocket attack Israel has launched attacks on targets linked to the militant group Hamas in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that Hamas’ “terrorist” infrastructure was hit in southern Lebanon in response to a major rocket barrage on Israel from Lebanon, which the Israelis blamed on Hamas. The tension between the two sides has been high after Israeli police raided Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque on consecutive nights earlier in the week, triggering violent confrontations with Palestinians inside and causing outrage in the wider region. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who…

Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data into Covid-19 origins A new peer-reviewed study has been published by a research team in China, detailing the analysis of biological evidence taken from the Huanan seafood and wildlife market more than three years ago, which has been linked to the outbreak of Covid-19. The study revealed that swabs collected from the market contained genetic material from wild animals, potentially opening up new lines of inquiry into how the outbreak began. While some scientists view this as further evidence of animal-to-human transmission, others have cautioned against interpreting the findings without more information. The study also…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages lead on travel warnings as gridlocks have affected families’ attempts to get away for an Easter break. Royal news dominates some of the papers, with the King’s support of research into royal connections to slavery being reported on.  The Sun predicts “Bad Friday” for holidaymakers hoping to travel, warning of gridlock in the UK and “travel hell” for families. The Daily Mirror reports a slow start to the Easter getaway with the headline “Standstill”, while the Independent begins its story with “Oh no, not again…”. The Daily Mail questions whether the…

How to save money on pet care as the cost of living rises The rising cost of living crisis in the UK is affecting every aspect of our lives, and many animal lovers across the country are worried about rising bills and looking after our four-legged friends. From pet insurance to food, toys, treats and more – it all adds up and can make pet ownership a major stress in such difficult financial times. Animal charity PDSA has said the average dog over its lifetime costs around £30,800. For cats, the figure is around £18,000 for an average lifespan. Many…