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Dec’s priest brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, dies after being admitted to hospital

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Father Dermott Donnelly has died after being admitted to hospital. The Catholic parishes of Stanley, Dipton and Byermoor announced the loss of the 55-year-old man, who is the brother of television personality Dec, on Friday afternoon (July 8). Posted on Facebook, the statement said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of …

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Keir Starmer clarified after an investigation into the blockade beer in Durham

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Sir Keir Starmer has not been fined by Durham police following an investigation into whether he breached the blocking rules. In May, the Labor leader offered to resign if he was fined for drinking beer and eating curry while out of campaigning during last year’s local elections. After a two-month investigation he has been authorized …

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Declan Donnelly says he is “beyond devastation” after the death of his “beloved” big brother – Daily Record

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Declan Donnelly says he is “beyond devastation” after the death of big brother “beloved” Daily Record Father Dermott Donnelly: Declan Donnelly’s brother dies after BBC illness Declan Donnelly “heartbroken” by the death of his brother, Father Dermott The Guardian Declan Donnelly “afflicted” after older brother, father Dermott Donnelly dies at 55 Sky News Declan Donnelly …

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Four black Manchester teenagers jailed for text messages plan to appeal

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Four 19-year-olds serving eight years in prison for texting as part of a violent conspiracy in Manchester must appeal their convictions and sentences, according to The Guardian. Among them is Ademola Adedeji, a rugby player who had met with MPs for his community work. His lawyer, Abigail Henry, said her legal team was in the …

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IN THE PHOTOS: Huge response from fire service to fire at 7bone restaurant in Southampton

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PHOTOS show the full extent of the response to a fire in Portswood Road, Southampton. The crews were called shortly before 8pm to the 7bone restaurant. Firefighters in St Mary’s, Hightown, Redbridge, Eastleigh, Hamble and Winchester are fighting the fire and the road has been closed. The Hampshire fire and rescue service said: “The road …

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A convicted thief after a gang threatened to cut off Ashley Cole’s fingers

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A “dominant and dangerous” thief has been convicted of being part of a gang of four people who crashed into the home of former English footballer Ashley Cole and threatened to cut off his fingers. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Derby defender told police he thought “I’m going to die now” as he recalled how …

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In the pictures: Queen’s Baton Relay travels through the counties of origin

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Pictured: Queen’s Baton Relay travels through BBC counties Road closures planned as Queen’s baton reaches Bradford Telegraph and Argus The last day of Queen’s Baton Relay in Kent County Online Southend High Street hosts the baton relay of the Commonwealth Games Echo Southend Echo Baton delight for the Express & Star school runner See full …

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