All news by author: Sam Hall

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Two schoolboys 'slammed and stamped on' more than 20 animals in abuse spree
The two boys, 11 and 12, admitted to causing criminal damage and unnecessary suffering to animals after rabbits, snakes and birds were killed at an environmental college in West London
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Three female MPs get bodyguards and cars amid growing safety fears in Parliament
Risk assessments found three MPs - including Tory and Labour members - face a heightened threat amid concerns about safety with Lindsay Hoyle appealing for better protection
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Met Office weather warning raised to higher level amid fears Storm Debi to land
The Met Office said it was raising the impact level of the weather warning on Saturday to medium to cater for 'higher rainfall totals in parts of the South East'