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Microplastics are contaminating people’s brains, blood and testicles, MP warns

Alberto Costa said all new washing machines should be fitted with plastic-catching filters.

Evening Standard

Washing machine warning as MP says microplastics are contaminating people’s brains and testicles

Alberto Costa introduced the Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill

The Independent UK

Colin Pitchfork: Double child killer denied prison release

Pitchfork was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years in 1988 for murdering and raping 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth

Evening Standard

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New panel to consider whether double child killer can be freed from prison

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk asked for the Parole Board to reconsider a previous decision to release Colin Pitchfork

Evening Standard

Child murderer Colin Pitchfork’s ‘irrational’ prison release blocked by judge

Decision on Pitchfork, who raped and strangled to death two 15-year-olds in the 1980s, now sent back to Parole Board

The Independent UK

Child killer Colin Pitchfork’s release from prison delayed

Pitckfork left prison in 2021 but was recalled two months later for approaching a lone female

Evening Standard

Child killer Colin Pitchfork’s release from prison put on hold

Judge rules decision to release man convicted in 1988 of murdering two 15-year-old girls should be reviewed

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Johnson distances himself from ‘kangaroo court’ claims made by allies

Two Tory MPs grilled the former prime minister on some of the comments made by his supporters about the Privileges Committee.

The Independent UK

Johnson accused of relying on ‘flimsy’ assurances in combative inquiry hearing

The former prime minister was questioned by members of the Privileges Committee who could recommend his suspension.

The Independent UK

Parole hearing for double child killer to take place in private

Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 after raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986.

The Independent UK

Leicestershire MPs urge Transport Secretary to stand in way of plans for huge Rail Freight Hub

Plans would see £550m Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange between the tiny village of Elmesthorpe and Hinckley

Birmingham Post

Plans for 2,750 new homes will bring £1bn in benefits to south Leicestershire, says council boss

It will have two primary schools and more than 50 acres of retail and employment space which could create around 2,500 jobs

Birmingham Post

Consultation into £550m Hinckley rail freight interchange extended following public criticism

MP Alberto Costa said he was contacted by a “large number” of constituents alarmed at lack of detail so far

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