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Friday 10 July 2026 Dublin: 23°C
Devon and Cornwall Police
Murder investigation launched into death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe
Police have said that Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside at her home, having sustained ‘serious injuries’.
andalusia
Tourists thought to be among at least 12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
hot spell
Status Yellow heat warning kicks in for 13 counties as temperatures continue to soar
moygashel
Loyalist bonfire set alight early as PSNI began operation to remove replica mosque
Court of Appeal
Jozef Puska abandons bid to appeal conviction for murder of Ashling Murphy
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Devon and Cornwall Police
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