4 h. ago Alleged poison mushroom killer Erin Patterson is cleared of three attempted murders against her estranged husband Simon

Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been cleared of three allegations of attempted murder against her estranged husband Simon. 

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19 h. ago Ayr community 'deeply distressed' after second serious incident sees man found dead

Police are treating the death of a man in Ayr as "suspicious" just weeks after a man was arrested and charged with attempted murder following another incident on a nearby street.

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22 h. ago The mushrooms, the plates and the orange cake: GUY ADAMS breaks down all the key evidence that saw mushroom killer Erin Patterson found GUILTY in our brand

Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering her parents-in-law and her husband's aunt as well as the attempted murder of the aunt's husband Pastor Ian Wilkinson.

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23 h. ago Swindon 'stabbing' sees armed police rush to house with man 'covered in blood'

An air ambulance has landed at a primary school, with multiple police cars also seen parked up nearby following reports of an alleged stabbing at a nearby address.

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25 h. ago Australia mushroom verdict: Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives with lunch laced with death cap mushrooms

Victorian jury convicts 50-year-old Australian woman who cooked poisoned beef wellingtons that killed three in-lawsFive key moments in the murder trial of Australia’s mushroom lunch cook Erin PattersonA jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth with a deadly beef wellington lunch almost two years ago.As the trial entered its 11th week, a Victorian supreme court jury convicted Patterson of murdering her estranged husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson. The 12-person jury also found Patterson guilty of attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived the lunch after spending weeks in hospital.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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26 h. ago LIVE: Attempted murder investigation launched after man stabbed on street

Forensics are in attendance today

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29 h. ago Australia mushroom trial: Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives with lunch laced with death cap mushrooms

Victorian jury convicts 50-year-old Australian woman who cooked poisoned beef wellingtons that killed three in-lawsFive key moments in the murder trial of Australia’s mushroom lunch cook Erin PattersonA jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth with a deadly beef wellington lunch almost two years ago.As the trial entered its 11th week, a Victorian supreme court jury convicted Patterson of murdering her estranged husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson. The 12-person jury also found Patterson guilty of attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived the lunch after spending weeks in hospital.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives with lunch laced with death cap mushrooms

Victorian jury convicts 50-year-old Australian woman who cooked poisoned beef wellingtons that killed three in-lawsAustralia mushroom trial verdicts live: jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murders and attempted murderWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom lunch trial?Five key moments in the murder trial of Australia’s mushroom lunch cook Erin PattersonA jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth with a deadly beef wellington lunch almost two years ago.As the trial entered its 11th week, a Victorian supreme court jury convicted Patterson of murdering her estranged husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson. The 12-person jury also found Patterson guilty of attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived the lunch after spending weeks in hospital. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Major incident as woman found dead in popular UK park as police rush to scene

A member of the public called the police after a body was found in Handsworth Park, Birmingham, with the woman being pronounced dead at the scene despite best efforts

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3 d. ago Two more arrests over 'attempted murder' and 'firebombing' in Edinburgh

Arrests increase to 52 as police investigate suspected gang feud.

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3 d. ago M60 traffic updates LIVE: Huge delays on motorway as police and fire crew rush to busy stretch

Emergency services, including both fire engines and ambulances, are responding to an undisclosed incident on the M60 this evening, with traffic plugged at Junction 22 (Failsworth)

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3 d. ago Children dancing and taking selfies on a railway line causes closure of pedestrian level crossing

Wantage Road crossing in Grove, Oxfordshire, has been closed by National Rail after a series of dangerous incidents

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4 d. ago Scots road closed in both directions after crash with emergency services at scene

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

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4 d. ago Drivers warned to avoid A702 in South Lanarkshire after crash closes road

Emergency services are currently on the scene at Lamington near to the junction with the B7055.

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4 d. ago Police Scotland appeal as two 'in critical condition' after bus and car A82 crash

The road was closed with a 90-mile diversion for almost eight hours.

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4 d. ago LIVE: Major Greater Manchester road closed in both directions following crash

Police were called to Greengate, Middleton following reports of the incident

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4 d. ago Moment husband tries to murder his wife with a bow and arrow as he told her, 'You are dying tonight'

Stephen Carr, 57, was found guilty of attempted murder at their home in Strensall, York after the frenzied attack which left his partner Lorna Carr with horrific injuries.

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4 d. ago Moment husband tries to murder his wife with a bow and arrow before attacking her with a kitchen knife while she made a frantic 999 call

Stephen Carr, 57, was found guilty of attempted murder at their home in Strensall, York after the frenzied attack which left his partner Lorna Carr with horrific injuries.

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4 d. ago Major Scots road closed in both directions as emergency services attend to crash

Diversions are in place while emergency services attend a crash in the Highlands.

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5 d. ago Husband who tried to murder his wife with a bow and arrow before attacking her with a kitchen knife while she made a frantic 999 call is jailed for 17 years

Stephen Carr, 57, was found guilty of attempted murder at their home in Strensall, York after the frenzied attack which left his partner Lorna Carr with horrific injuries.

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