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Telford Rapist Mark Hirons Jailed for 15 Years After Preying on Women
Mark Hirons, 38, from Lydbury North, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape, assault, and intentional strangulation of a woman in Telford. The dangerous predator was convicted after a West Mercia Police investigation.
Business
Jet2 Bans Passengers for Life Following Mid-Air Brawl on Manchester Flight
Two unruly passengers have been banned for life by Jet2 after a mass brawl erupted on a flight from Turkey to Manchester, forcing a diversion to Brussels where police intervened.
Culture
Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Solo Career, Family Life, and Net Worth Details
Explore Leigh-Anne Pinnock's journey from Little Mix fame to solo success, her marriage to Andre Gray, twin daughters, and an estimated £18 million net worth.
Politics
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Urges Birmingham Bin Workers to End Strike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls on Unite union to halt Birmingham bins strike, citing damage to city's reputation and disruption for residents and businesses.
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Health
527-Mile Snow Storm Predicted to Hit Birmingham Soon
New weather maps show a massive snow storm stretching 527 miles from Scotland to Hampshire is expected to hit Birmingham and the West Midlands within days, bringing up to 6cm of snow.
55 Baby Deaths at NHS Trust May Have Been Preventable
A review at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust found 55 babies might have survived with improved maternity care. Bereaved families demand accountability and a judge-led public inquiry.
Teen Soldier Hanged After Working 'Ridiculous Hours'
An inquest has heard that 18-year-old Household Cavalry trooper Jack Burnell-Williams was found hanged in his barracks after working excessive hours, just days after escorting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.
UK Painkiller Shortage Could Last Until June
Pharmacies across the UK are reporting severe shortages of co-codamol, a common painkiller, with limited stock expected to persist until at least the end of June, impacting patients with severe pain.
Omega-3 Deficiency: Vegan Supplement at 59p Daily
Over 75% of the global population lacks sufficient omega-3, crucial for joint health and brain function. A vegan algae-based supplement from Dr Vegan provides an affordable, eco-friendly solution at roughly 59p per day.