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  • Updates on 9 April

  1. PM visits Northern Ireland amid unionist tensionpublished at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Sinn Féin snubs what it calls a "PR exercise" by Boris Johnson, while the DUP raises NI Protocol concerns.

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  2. Truss pledges ban on gay conversion therapypublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    The equalities minister makes the remark after a week of backlash from LGBT+ campaigners.

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  3. 'NI Protocol must uphold wishes of all communities'published at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    The PM discusses the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and the NI Protocol on a visit snubbed by Sinn Féin.

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  4. Two guilty of drill rapper murderpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Crosslon Davis was a member of the Harlem Spartans hip-hop collective, the Old Bailey heard.

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  5. Mum and daughter train drivers work Mother's Daypublished at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Cynthia and Vicki McCarry are both trainee divers for Southeastern in Gillingham, Kent.

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  6. General trial told school fees rule was 'flexible'published at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    A retired senior Army officer is accused of falsely claiming a £48,000 allowance.

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  7. Freed inmate guilty of terror attack planpublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Sahayb Abu, who was freed from prison last March, is one of several extremists from the same family.

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  8. 'Thoughts and prayers with Sarah's family'published at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Human remains that were found by police searching for Sarah Everard, who disappeared as she walked home in south London last week, have been confirmed as hers.

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  9. Human remains found in Sarah Everard searchpublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    The 33-year-old disappeared while walking home in Clapham, London, last week.

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  10. Met facing inquiry over Sarah Everard casepublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    The Met is facing questions over its response to an alleged case of indecent exposure involving the 33-year-old's suspected killer.

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  11. Starmer: Everard case 'has to be a turning point'published at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    The case of Sarah Everard “has to be a turning point” for how violence against women and girls is dealt with, says the Labour leader.

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  12. Official events to mark NI centenary revealedpublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Plans to celebrate NI's centenary include a concert, a special post-mark and a church service.

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  13. London's weather: Showery start, brighter laterpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

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    Cloudy at times this morning with showers in places. Generally brighter this afternoon with sunny spells but further scattered showers. A brisk westerly wind.

    Maximum temperature: 8 to 11°C (46 to 52°F).

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  14. The young sisters standing up to call out catcallingpublished at 02:07 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2021

    Campaigners tell the BBC how they are working to address the root causes of violence against women.

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  15. Sarah 'brought joy to our lives', says familypublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021

    A Met officer is being questioned over Sarah Everard's murder, having earlier been taken to hospital.

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  16. Sarah Everard suspect taken to hospitalpublished at 17:57 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021

    The serving Met officer suffered a head injury while in custody but has since returned to a police station.

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  17. Bailey promises '8,000 more police'published at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021

    Conservative mayoral hopeful Shaun Bailey also wants "high-tech scanners" to find concealed knives.

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  18. Two further members of family die after flat firepublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021

    A 14-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman die of their injuries after a fire in Russett Way, Greenwich.

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  19. Hedge fund boss cleared of indecent assaultpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021

    Crispin Odey found not guilty of 1998 offence against young investment banker.

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  20. Scheme inspires 10,000 Londoners to pursue science careerspublished at 15:54 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021

    School kidImage source, City Hall

    More than 10,000 young Londoners have benefited from an initiative to nurture the next generation of scientists and engineers, City Hall has said.

    The London Scientist programme has been inspiring young people to investigate London's challenges – including projects to tackle air pollution or to support urban wildlife.

    Since launching in 2018 with £70,000 investment from City Hall, external, the programme has funded primary and secondary schools with pupils who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

    It has enabled them to complete CREST Awards - the top science award scheme in the country2 - for free.

    Sadiq Khan said: “Some of the most fascinating jobs in the world are in science, technology, engineering or maths and I want to see pupils from all backgrounds considering a career in this area.

    “We must continue to make sure all young people have the information, opportunities and support they need to pursue STEM education, training and jobs, and eliminate stereotypes based on gender, class, ethnicity, and disability.”