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Doctors can lawfully stop treating a 20-year-old man who suffered a brain injury after a fight in a pub garden, a High Court judge has ruled. Specialists say roofer Andy Casey’s brain stem function has died and he is therefore dead. Mr Justice MacDonald, who oversaw a private trial in the Family Division of the

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information following a “bizarre spate of incidents” where pigeons were found tied up in Glasgow’s Southside. The animal welfare charity said there have been several reports in the area since April this year and Police Scotland has been notified. The Scottish SPCA was alerted to the latest incident on

Police will carry out increased patrols of seal pup hotspots after reports of stones being thrown. The patrols along a part of the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales aim to protect seals and their pups during pupping season. Regular visits will be paid by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Dyfed-Powys Police to Pwll y Wrach,

COVID and flu vaccines are rolling out across England today having been brought forward after a new coronavirus variant emerged in the UK. The vaccines are being prioritised for people who are housebound or in care homes, though the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends the jab to over-65s, those with a weakened immune system,

A national alert system could be implemented to highlight new methods of suicide to schools, universities and charities, according to a new government document. Teaching suicide prevention in schools and better support for middle-aged men could also form part of plans to bring down suicide rates in England. Ministers have pledged to reduce suicide rates

Manchester United have placed winger Antony on a leave of absence as he faces abuse accusations from three women in Brazil. Last week, Antony was dropped from the Brazil squad following the initial allegations of abuse made by former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Two other women have since alleged he assaulted them. In a statement on

A Leeds United fan has been jailed for assaulting Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe during a match between the two sides at Elland Road. David Derbyshire, 35, of Marley Street, Beeston, has been handed a 12-week prison sentence and a six-year football banning order at Leeds Magistrates Court. Derbyshire left his seat in the stands

Police have been scouring Richmond Park for fugitive terror suspect Daniel Abed Khalife, Sky News understands. Officers were stationed at key entry and exit points into the early hours of Friday – with two police helicopters overhead. Richmond Park was closed during the operation, and the investigation has now been paused until daylight. Image: Daniel

King Charles has remembered his late mother’s “devoted service” and “all she meant” to the country on the first anniversary of her death. Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September last year. She was 96 and had received her 15th prime minister, Liz Truss, only two days before. The King, who said he recalled Her

A football club has condemned an “appalling chant” from its fans making reference to the serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Chester FC said it was “ashamed” to be associated with those behind the chant – which was made during the club’s National League North match against Hereford on Tuesday night. The chant made reference to

Police in Pakistan have raided at least 20 homes nationwide as they search for Sara Sharif’s family, Sky News understands. According to Sky’s Inzamam Rashid, the raids were concentrated in Jhelum and Mirpur – and are ongoing. The 10-year-old’s father Urfan Sharif and her stepmother Beinash Batool are believed to have travelled to the country

Nottinghamshire Police are preparing to launch an investigation into maternity cases of “potentially significant concern”. Chief Constable Kate Meynell said the cases relate to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. She said the decision came after a meeting with senior midwife Donna Ockenden to discuss her independent review “and to build up a clearer picture of

Smart home devices, including appliances like washing machines, demand unnecessarily large amounts of user data that could end up in the hands of social media and marketing firms, a consumer group has warned. Which? said many products’ apps request information during setup that should not be needed to run. Among the offenders are Google thermostats

Sussex Police couldn’t resist making a series of quips after catching a driver speeding in an Only Fools And Horses-style three-wheeled van. The bright yellow Robin Reliant was emblazoned with “Trotters Independent Trading Co” across the back, just like the vehicle used by Del Boy (played by Sir David Jason) in the hit comedy. Black

Manchester United have said they are taking allegations against Antony “seriously” after the player was accused of abuse by his former girlfriend. The club said they are considering the impact of the allegations and would not be making further comments pending further information. A spokesperson said: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and

Police in the West Midlands have rescued a 12ft-long python from the streets of West Bromwich. Officers from Sandwell Police apprehended the creature just after midnight on Tuesday after a call from a member of the public. Not shy of using a few puns, in a statement, Sandwell Police said: “Our officers are not easily

Sarah Skinner urgently needs to find 26 classrooms for three different schools, with the start of term just days away. It was last Thursday, 31 August, when Sarah, the chief executive of Penrose Learning Trust, received the unwelcome news that three of the eight schools managed by her trust in Suffolk were affected by faulty

A “major incident” has been declared after a crash involving a 52-seater bus. Fire crews are currently working to extract a driver who is “severely trapped” after the crash on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, which also involved a car. Many of the bus passengers are suffering with various injuries, according to the

Cancer cases among young people across the world have grown by 79%, according to an “alarming” study. Scientists estimated the increase in rates for those aged under 50 between 1990 and 2019. And the team from the University of Edinburgh and the Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China identified factors such as obesity and

Manchester United winger Antony has been dropped from the Brazil squad following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. Brazil confirmed the player had been withdrawn from the side for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to the accusations, which they said “need to be investigated”. Brazilian news outlet UOL published the allegations by Gabriela