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Thirlwall Inquiry Alison Kelly was asked why she had not considered concerns raised by doctors about Lucy Letby as a safeguarding matter The head of safeguarding at the hospital where Lucy Letby killed babies has told a public inquiry she had “good intentions”, despite failing to escalate concerns about the nurse. Alison Kelly was director…

Band Aid/PA Media It is 40 years today since the first recording of Band Aid took place in London The 40th anniversary remake of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? has been unveiled, amid renewed discussion about the song’s portrayal of Africa. The new “ultimate mix” blends vocals from several versions of the charity…

PA Media Police forensic officers have been on the scene on Monday A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double shooting into a car which left an eight-year-old girl and her father with serious injuries. They were both taken to hospital following the shooting on Southern Row in Ladbroke…

Menendez brothers: Murder case that has divided America takes new turn After spending more than 30 years behind bars for killing their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez have a hope at being released from prison. The 1989 murder case, which has gripped the US for decades, burst into life again this autumn when Los Angeles’s…

Getty Images Visitors to popular destinations like Tenby in Pembrokeshire could have to pay a tourism tax A £1.25 per night tourism tax could be introduced in Wales from 2027, it has been announced. Guests at hotels, B&Bs and self-catered accommodation would pay the visitor levy if councils decide to introduce it in their areas.…

Despite the comfort blanket of 18 trophies in his eight full seasons at City, Guardiola reminds journalists every so often at media conferences that if he doesn’t deliver results, he risks losing his job just like any other manager. At times, it feels as though Guardiola is saying it to motivate himself. He did it…

Getty Images SNP minister Shona Robison says the Scottish government will be left £200m short Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison has warned a £300m increase in UK government funding is “simply not good enough” and will not cover a planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions. Treasury officials in London are said to have told…

Getty Images SNP minister Shona Robison says the Scottish government will be left £200m short Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison has warned a £300m increase in UK government funding is “simply not good enough” and will not cover a planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions. Treasury officials in London are said to have told…

Dozens of nations walked out of COP29 climate talks on Saturday in a moment of high drama A key negotiator for the group of small island nations who walked out of the UN climate talks on Saturday, pushing them close to collapse, has told BBC News that the group was ready to leave the summit…

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann says Joe Root needs to score a century down under to be considered an “all-time great” alongside fellow batters Virat Kohli of India, Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealander Kane Williamson. Root has scored 35 Test centuries – the most for an England batter – but is yet to reach…