Richard Branson has announced the death of Lady Joan, his wife of 50 years.
Announcing her death on social media, the Virgin boss wrote: 'Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.
'She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for.
'She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x'
Announcing her death on social media, the Virgin boss wrote: 'Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.
'She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for.
'She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x'
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An Albanian man has been found guilty of chasing a police officer with a chainsaw in an attempt to murder him.
Liridon Kastrati, 32, had been accused of attempting to kill four officers, but on Tuesday was convicted of an amended charge of attempted murder in relation to one victim, PC Gary Cowan.
Kastrati additionally faced charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and motoring offences, however those were withdrawn by the prosecution during a trial at the High Court in Paisley.
Judge Gallacher told Kastrati to expect a "significant penalty" when he is sentenced on 19 December.
Liridon Kastrati, 32, had been accused of attempting to kill four officers, but on Tuesday was convicted of an amended charge of attempted murder in relation to one victim, PC Gary Cowan.
Kastrati additionally faced charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and motoring offences, however those were withdrawn by the prosecution during a trial at the High Court in Paisley.
Judge Gallacher told Kastrati to expect a "significant penalty" when he is sentenced on 19 December.
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Mayors will be able to introduce tourist taxes across England, the government has announced.
A day before the budget, communities secretary Steve Reed said mayors will be given the power to impose a "modest" charge on visitors staying overnight in hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday lets.
The money raised is intended to be invested in local transport, infrastructure and the visitor economy to potentially attract more tourists.
Regional Labour leaders such as London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester's Andy Burnham have been calling for the measure.
However, the hospitality industry condemned the move as "damaging".
A day before the budget, communities secretary Steve Reed said mayors will be given the power to impose a "modest" charge on visitors staying overnight in hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday lets.
The money raised is intended to be invested in local transport, infrastructure and the visitor economy to potentially attract more tourists.
Regional Labour leaders such as London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester's Andy Burnham have been calling for the measure.
However, the hospitality industry condemned the move as "damaging".
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Deputies in the Italian parliament have voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide – the murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law to be punished with a life sentence.
In a symbolic move, the bill was approved on the day dedicated to the elimination of violence against women worldwide.
In a symbolic move, the bill was approved on the day dedicated to the elimination of violence against women worldwide.
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Bereaved families of black, minorities and migrant women who died after suffering violence and abuse have called on the prime minister to help end femicide.
At a Downing Street vigil on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the group said urgent reforms to policing and sentencing are needed "to address systemic failures".
At a Downing Street vigil on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the group said urgent reforms to policing and sentencing are needed "to address systemic failures".
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A motorist accused of ploughing into fans at the Liverpool FC trophy parade wept as a jury were urged to ignore “public attention” swirling around the incident.
Paul Doyle, 54, was allegedly behind the wheel of a Ford Galaxy Titanium when it struck a crowd of supporters, including two babies and six other children, on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on 26th May.
Doyle, of Croxteth, Merseyside, denies 31 charges including nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, 17 of attempted GBH with intent and three of wounding with intent.
Paul Doyle, 54, was allegedly behind the wheel of a Ford Galaxy Titanium when it struck a crowd of supporters, including two babies and six other children, on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on 26th May.
Doyle, of Croxteth, Merseyside, denies 31 charges including nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, 17 of attempted GBH with intent and three of wounding with intent.
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David Clews will cover the budget LIVE today from around 12:30!
Links to follow soon.
Links to follow soon.
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Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in the nation's highest court, with two teenagers alleging the law is unconstitutional as it robs them of their right to free communication.
15-year-olds Noah Jones and Macy Neyland - backed by a rights group - will argue the ban completely disregards the rights of children.
"We shouldn't be silenced. It's like Orwell's book 1984, and that scares me," Macy Neyland said in a statement.
15-year-olds Noah Jones and Macy Neyland - backed by a rights group - will argue the ban completely disregards the rights of children.
"We shouldn't be silenced. It's like Orwell's book 1984, and that scares me," Macy Neyland said in a statement.
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They are pointing at you and LAUGHING!
David Clews LIVE NOW looking at he Budget.
Watch here:
https://dlive.tv/UnityNews
or
https://rumble.com/v729hj0-rachel-thieves-budget-coverage-live-with-david-clews.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a
David Clews LIVE NOW looking at he Budget.
Watch here:
https://dlive.tv/UnityNews
or
https://rumble.com/v729hj0-rachel-thieves-budget-coverage-live-with-david-clews.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a
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Rachel Reeves is only going to allow people to save 12k a year tax free.
The rest will have to go into casino stock markets.
She says the FTSE always goes up.
It will crash soon.
People will be wiped out of all their savings.
Who will profit?
'International Finance'.
The rest will have to go into casino stock markets.
She says the FTSE always goes up.
It will crash soon.
People will be wiped out of all their savings.
Who will profit?
'International Finance'.
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They are paying for your demographic replacement: "The two-child benefit cap is set to be axed, leaving around 18,000 large families in line to pocket an extra £14,000.
The OBR said 560,000 families are in line for extra cash, costing around £3billion a year.
Overall welfare spending is forecast to be £16billion higher by 2030-31 than the watchdog thought as recently as March."
The OBR said 560,000 families are in line for extra cash, costing around £3billion a year.
Overall welfare spending is forecast to be £16billion higher by 2030-31 than the watchdog thought as recently as March."
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A former marine who injured 134 people by driving his car into crowds at Liverpool's victory parade has pleaded guilty to all charges on the first day of his trial.
Paul Doyle, 54, appeared in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court where he was charged with 31 offences related to the incident on May 26.
He previously denied all offences but sobbed as he pleaded guilty to all 31 counts he faced.
Doyle pleaded guilty to 17 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to adults injured during the parade day carnage.
Paul Doyle, 54, appeared in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court where he was charged with 31 offences related to the incident on May 26.
He previously denied all offences but sobbed as he pleaded guilty to all 31 counts he faced.
Doyle pleaded guilty to 17 counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to adults injured during the parade day carnage.
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