36 m. ago Erin Patterson trial live: estranged husband Simon gives evidence in mushroom murder trial

Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her Leongatha home in 2023. Follow live updatesWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial?Nanette Rogers SC is now re-examining Simon.Simon says his mother agreed to not read the messages sent from Erin to reduce anxiety she had been diagnosed with encephalitis. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Erin Patterson trial live: estranged husband Simon to resume evidence in mushroom murder trial

Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her Leongatha home in 2023. Follow live updatesWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial?The jury has entered the courtroom for day five of the trial.Erin Patterson’s lawyer, Colin Mandy SC, is continuing his cross-examination of Simon Patterson, Erin’s estranged husband.The court was shown text messages where Simon and Erin communicated about her “forgotten” invitation to her mother-in-law’s 70th birthday. Simon said at this point in time there was “tension” in Erin’s relationship with his parents and between the pair.Simon told the court Erin had “struggled” with mental illness and postnatal depression after the birth of their first child.Simon said his estranged wife “hates” hospitals as he was asked about her discharging herself from Leongatha hospital against medical advice following the lunch. Continue ...

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1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: Three million shells coming from our allies, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian attack over border largely destroys Russian electrical equipment plant; mayor reports drones headed for Moscow. What we know on day 1,167See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine hopes to receive 3m artillery shells from allies and partners in 2025 including 1.8m under a Czech-led programme, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Prague on Sunday. “The Czech artillery initiative is working brilliantly,” the Ukrainian president said. Prague steers a European drive to supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine, financed largely by Nato allies. “Not only North Korea is capable of helping [Russia] in the war – we have allies who are helping Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said in comments reported by the Kyiv Independent.Zelenskyy added there would be a meeting on Monday with “Czech defence companies”, with details to be announced later. Discussions were under way for a Ukrainian-Czech pilot training school for F16 fighter jets, which could not be established in Ukraine “due to current security concerns”....

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2 h. ago Even charities can't stand the stink of Starmer: ANDREW PIERCE

The voters in last week's local elections delivered a bloody nose to Sir Keir Starmer, and he's now been humiliated in his own political backyard.

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2 h. ago Royals put Prince Harry drama behind them to celebrate war heroes on VE Day 80

While the plans have long been in place, it is clear Buckingham Palace hopes their position at the forefront of the nation's commemorations will refocus attention on their unifying role.

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3 h. ago Thousands of veterans to get better access to housing, health and welfare support

Thousands of veterans will get better access to housing, employment, health and welfare support after a £50million funding boost to create a new scheme called VALOUR

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3 h. ago Heartbreaking moment WW2 veteran salutes graves of 'friends who didn't come back'

Geoff Roberts, 99, is one of the last few survivors of the Battle of Arnhem, which saw 1,754 Allied sailors and airmen killed, and has returned to his friend's graves every year for 60 years

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3 h. ago WW2 veteran, 99, says 'incredible friendship' with man, 28, 'stopped my nightmares'

A World War II veteran aged 99 has formed an incredible bond with a 28-year-old man whose great grandfather died at the very same battle his new 'best friend' survived

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3 h. ago VE Day veteran recalls bumping into his father during Normandy invasion

Mr Kennett, from Lichfield, was 18 years old when he joined the RAF in 1942.

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3 h. ago Nato allies to join military procession in London as VE Day events begin

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

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3 h. ago Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

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3 h. ago Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd named TV’s most influential person

His co-star Jessica Gunning came in second, while One Day actor Ambika Mod came in third on the Radio Times TV 100 list.

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4 h. ago Lorraine Kelly shares health update and gives huge praise to NHS staff

Lorraine Kelly was admitted to hospital to undergo a major operation, as she provided fans with an update on Sunday night.

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5 h. ago Keir Starmer's poignant letter to veterans as debt to WWII victory 'can never be repaid'

In a powerful open letter to veterans, as we approach the VE Day anniversary, Prime Minister Keir Starmer thanks them for their 'selfless dedication' to protecting Britain

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5 h. ago Starmer praises veterans for ‘selfless dedication’ ahead of VE Day

‘This week, the country will show you just how thankful we all are’, the Prime Minister wrote in an open letter.

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5 h. ago VE Day 2025 latest: King Charles and royal family to show ‘united front’ for 80th anniversary celebration

King Charles hopes the day will overshadow a turbulent weekend after a row between Prince Harry and Buckingham Palace reignited

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5 h. ago Starmer’s former minister Haigh urges him to rip up tax rules to counter Reform

Labour and the Conservatives are under pressure to reverse their parties’ fortunes after Reform picked up 10 councils and more than 600 seats.

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5 h. ago 'He's a machine': Cole Palmer reveals Chelsea's best player after vital Liverpool win

England star earns man-of-the-match honours after finally ending long goal drought, but he lavishes praise on ‘dream’ team-mate

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5 h. ago 'Hopefully': Finn Russell's Lions chances assessed by Bath star who plays with no fear because of him

Spencer sings praises of Scotland talisman ahead of Lions squad selection

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6 h. ago Emmerdale wedding at risk as John Sugden's secrets finally exposed

Emmerdale's John Sugden - played by Oliver Farnworth - has been keeping secrets from his fiancé Aaron Dingle that could threaten to ruin their wedding day on the ITV soap opera

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