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What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

12 April 2024

The death of OJ Simpson is among the topics featuring on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.


William and George spotted in first outing since Kate’s cancer announcement

William and George spotted in first outing since Kate’s cancer announcement

William and George spotted in first outing since Kate’s cancer announcement

11 April 2024

The pair attended an Aston Villa match together on Thursday evening.


OJ Simpson’s death ‘no great loss’, says Ron Goldman’s father

OJ Simpson’s death ‘no great loss’, says Ron Goldman’s father

OJ Simpson’s death ‘no great loss’, says Ron Goldman’s father

11 April 2024

Former NFL star OJ Simpson has died from cancer aged 76.


Sean Brown’s family says Government legal challenge is an ‘attack on truth’

Sean Brown’s family says Government legal challenge is an ‘attack on truth’

Sean Brown’s family says Government legal challenge is an ‘attack on truth’

11 April 2024

The GAA official was abducted and killed by loyalist paramilitaries as he locked the gates at Bellaghy Wolfe Tones Club in 1997.


Harry and Meghan to produce two Netflix series on lifestyle and polo

Harry and Meghan to produce two Netflix series on lifestyle and polo

Harry and Meghan to produce two Netflix series on lifestyle and polo

11 April 2024

Both shows are in the early stages of production with titles and release dates to be announced in the coming months.


Baldur’s Gate 3 dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Baldur’s Gate 3 dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Baldur’s Gate 3 dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

11 April 2024

The role-playing game is set in the Dungeons and Dragons universe.


Harry ‘honoured’ artists have contributed to Sentebale fundraising auction

Harry ‘honoured’ artists have contributed to Sentebale fundraising auction

Harry ‘honoured’ artists have contributed to Sentebale fundraising auction

11 April 2024

The auction, hosted by Sotheby’s, features artists including Yinka Shonibare, Nelson Makamo and Camila Falquez.


Government widens farmers’ access to flooding recovery fund after complaints

Government widens farmers’ access to flooding recovery fund after complaints

Government widens farmers’ access to flooding recovery fund after complaints

11 April 2024

The Government announced on Tuesday grants of between £500 and £25,000 for farmers hit by ‘uninsurable damage’ from Storm Henk in early January.


Jeremy Paxman says Parkinson’s ‘makes you wish you hadn’t been born’

Jeremy Paxman says Parkinson’s ‘makes you wish you hadn’t been born’

Jeremy Paxman says Parkinson’s ‘makes you wish you hadn’t been born’

11 April 2024

Paxman and members of the Movers and Shakers podcast presented the Parky Charter and a petition to Downing Street on Thursday afternoon.


Irish premier Harris’s speech ‘absolutely clear’ despite Israeli criticism

Irish premier Harris’s speech ‘absolutely clear’ despite Israeli criticism

Irish premier Harris’s speech ‘absolutely clear’ despite Israeli criticism

11 April 2024

The Israeli government and Israel’s ambassador to Ireland condemned a short statement by Ireland’s new leader.


Wrongly jailed subpostmistress refuses to accept celebrating director’s apology

Wrongly jailed subpostmistress refuses to accept celebrating director’s apology

Wrongly jailed subpostmistress refuses to accept celebrating director’s apology

11 April 2024

Seema Misra ran a post office in West Byfleet, Surrey.


Man who killed teacher Sabina Nessa admits attacking officers in prison

Man who killed teacher Sabina Nessa admits attacking officers in prison

Man who killed teacher Sabina Nessa admits attacking officers in prison

11 April 2024

Koci Selamaj has admitted assaulting two officers while serving a life sentence at Frankland Prison, County Durham.


Petition for Nationwide members to vote on Virgin Money deal gathers steam

Petition for Nationwide members to vote on Virgin Money deal gathers steam

Petition for Nationwide members to vote on Virgin Money deal gathers steam

11 April 2024

The campaign organiser presented the petition at Nationwide’s headquarters on Thursday as he called for other members to back the campaign.


Ex-Post Office chairman ‘didn’t do anything’ to check staff prosecutions

Ex-Post Office chairman ‘didn’t do anything’ to check staff prosecutions

Ex-Post Office chairman ‘didn’t do anything’ to check staff prosecutions

11 April 2024

Sir Michael Hodgkinson gave evidence to the Horizon IT Inquiry on Thursday.


Simple cheek swab could help monitor rare genetic heart condition

Simple cheek swab could help monitor rare genetic heart condition

Simple cheek swab could help monitor rare genetic heart condition

11 April 2024

Almost 100 children are taking part in the trial at Great Ormond Street Hospital.


Assange says Biden comments on extradition offer a ‘ray of hope’

Assange says Biden comments on extradition offer a ‘ray of hope’

Assange says Biden comments on extradition offer a ‘ray of hope’

11 April 2024

The US president said he is ‘considering’ dropping the prosecution of the WikiLeaks founder.


Lord Cameron to travel to Brussels for ‘high-level’ meeting about Gibraltar

Lord Cameron to travel to Brussels for ‘high-level’ meeting about Gibraltar

Lord Cameron to travel to Brussels for ‘high-level’ meeting about Gibraltar

11 April 2024

The nature of the territory’s long-term post-Brexit relationship with the European Union remains unresolved.


Former NFL star and actor OJ Simpson dies age 76

Former NFL star and actor OJ Simpson dies age 76

Former NFL star and actor OJ Simpson dies age 76

11 April 2024

His children announced the news of his death on Thursday on social media.


Statue of Sir David Amess unveiled on Southend seafront

Statue of Sir David Amess unveiled on Southend seafront

Statue of Sir David Amess unveiled on Southend seafront

11 April 2024

The life-size statue of the former Southend West MP is positioned on a grass bank by Chalkwell Esplanade looking out over the estuary.


Government takes legal action in relation to inquest into GAA official’s murder

Government takes legal action in relation to inquest into GAA official’s murder

Government takes legal action in relation to inquest into GAA official’s murder

11 April 2024

The inquest into the death of Sean Brown was halted earlier this year by the coroner due to the withholding of sensitive files.


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