uk
Former Labour MSP in court accused of possessing indecent images and voyeurism
Colin Smyth has been suspended by the Labour party and his Holyrood pass has been revoked. Source link
Mum of killed boys says law change will save lives
Claire Throssell’s sons died in a fire started by their father after he was granted access to them. Source link
SNP's Flynn to raise Brexit 'folly' with Bank of England boss
The SNP Westminster leader is also urging the UK government to renegotiate its trade deal with the EU. Source link
Trump says White House renovation is 'music to my ears' as criticism mounts
Preservation groups have called for a halt to plans for a new ballroom – but Trump says the work is a “beautiful sound”. Source link
Tonali signed Newcastle contract extension during ban
Midfielder Sandro Tonali signs a new deal at Newcastle that could mean he stays on Tyneside until 2030. Source link
Mother of Baby P begins latest bid for release
Tracey Connolly was jailed in 2009 following the death her of toddler son Peter in north London. Source link
Dublin riot outside migrant hotel orchestrated online, Irish police say
The protest came after an alleged sexual assault of a young girl in the early hours of Monday morning. Source link
Family court law on parental contact for children to change
It is not known when the law will change, but the move has been welcomed by domestic abuse charities. Source link
Eight pupils suspended after video shows assault at South African school
The mother of one of the assault victims says he is a cancer survivor, according to reports. Source link
'The shackles are off' – Murray joins new BBC podcast
Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says the “shackles are off” as he joins a new BBC Sounds podcast – the Ireland Rugby Social. Source link