National News
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'Manipulated in our darkest hour': Family of murdered student Henry Nowak say police failed themThe family of murdered student Henry Nowak say they have been "failed multiple times" by the police response to the 18-year-old's death.
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Simon Richardson jailed for life after fatally dragging head teacher Michael Mullins to his death under his carA man who hit a cyclist and knowingly dragged him for more than a mile under his car has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the murder.
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Ministers to hold urgent talks with Poundland chiefsThe government is to hold an urgent meeting with Poundland bosses amid growing recriminations over the discount retailer's ownership.
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Barclays to begin car finance payouts months before outcome of legal challengeBarclays will this week become the first major UK lender to begin offering compensation payments to former motor finance customers, even as the industry's big financiers face waiting months for the outcome of challenges to a £9bn redress scheme.
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Rare ant colony stolen from nature reserve in DevonConservationists have said the theft of a rare ant colony from a nature reserve in Devon is a "significant loss" which "sets back years" of hard work by staff and volunteers.
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Man dead and boy injured after being approached by policeAn 18-year-old man has died and a boy was injured in a collision following an approach from patrolling police officers.
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Senior police officer to go on trial over sexual assault allegationA senior police officer accused of sexual assault will stand trial.
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British backpackers in Australia could face rural work visa requirementBritish backpackers in Australia could be forced to spend more time in regional areas under proposed changes to the country's working holiday visa.


