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Major Ann Widdecombe 'murder probe' update as police make fresh arrest

The former MP was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday morning

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Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies months after wedding day

Her husband announced the heartbreaking news after a lengthy battle with cancer - "Neither she nor her medical team foresaw this happening quite so quickly".

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NatWest issues £100,000 announcement with customers in Midlands urged to act

NatWest, which has branches in Birmingham, is bringing its UK-wide Pitch competition to the Midlands.

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HMRC has extra £1,260 tax allowance which can be claimed by millions

Eligible married couples and civil partners can backdate claims for up to five tax years, Money Saving Expert has warned.

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Ex Sky News presenter sorry for 'seriously wrong' Ann Widdecombe remarks

Former Sky News presenter Adam Boulton has apologised after facing backlash for calling Ann Widdecombe a "spinster" and an "old maid" and discussing her virginity on live television, following the former MP's murder.

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Katie Price's husband 'arrested again' as he says 'she might need to bail me out'

The 42 year old is reportedly in detention in Dubai

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HMRC £1 rule means households can’t get personal tax-free allowance increase

Couples where one is a non-taxpayer, and the other pays the basic 20% rate, can take advantage.

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NHS confirms GP appointment change for 200,000 patients in England

The tool will be used to triage patients and to ascertain if they should be allocated a GP appointment.

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Ann Widdecombe's 'last words' in final message before she stopped answering

Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Dartmoor home — her final known message was sent just 11 minutes before

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HMRC confirms millions will receive tax refund letter this summer

Taxpayers will receive a P800 letter in the post if you are on PAYE and you have overpaid or underpaid tax for the 2025/26 tax year.

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Large police cordon in Bartley Green as roads sealed off

A large cordon is in place near shops and a reservoir

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Mum sent £350 compensation after being left with no heating for 3 days

Eva, from London, has had her complaint resolved by the Energy Ombudsman.

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Police won't release CCTV or description of suspect in Ann Widdecombe 'murder' probe - this is why

Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman issued an update about the investigation today

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Binman urges households to stop binning crisp packets and chocolate wrappers

But viral content creator, The No1 Binman on TikTok, has issued definitive guidance

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Police 'safe spaces' in Birmingham tonight as 'violence against women soars during football'

Many people are expected in the city centre tonight to watch England take on Norway in the World Cup quarter final

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X Factor star who abused boys released from prison early under 'strict conditions'

Danny Tetley was jailed in 2020 for nine years after admitting offences involving seven teenage boys, aged 15 and 16.

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Ann Widdecombe death timeline as last message 'sent 11 minutes before attack'

Messages sent by the former MP and MEP are key to the police investigation

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Octopus Energy confirms 'overwhelmingly positive' change for customers

Built in partnership by Octopus’ tech team and Kraken

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What time England v Norway coverage starts on ITV and who are the pundits

The tension for the quarter final action is building

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Community mourns 'familiar face' who died falling from bonfire

A community is in mourning after a man died after falling from a bonfire pyre