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Ann Widdecombe ‘struck with hammer 21 times’, court hears

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with murdering the Reform UK spokesperson at her remote Devon home

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Ann Widdecombe died after blunt force injury to the head, court hears

ANN Widdecombe died after she was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her home in Devon on July 8, prosecutors have told Westminster…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

A farmer’s field in Devon has uncovered one of Roman Britain’s most remarkable hidden treasures

Archaeologists working on farmland between the villages of Halberton and Sampford Peverell in Devon have uncovered a striking mosaic floor from a fourth-century Roman villa, along with an elaborate bathhouse that suggests the site once belonged to a family of considerable wealth. The discovery is the latest breakthrough from the…

The Times of India · Jul 21

Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

The 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home in Devon on July 9.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Double murder accused strangled HMP Exeter cellmate while awaiting trial

Jury at Winchester crown court told James Desborough was convicted in March of murdering Steven Kempster

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack,' UK police say

Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.

Euronews · Jul 15

Ann Widdecombe Murder: Police Timeline Reveals Suspect's 270-Mile Journey Before Fatal Attack

Police are investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe, focusing on a suspect's 270-mile journey and potential motives. The case of counter-terrorism remains open with ongoing forensic examinations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Ann Widdecombe: Police ‘considering left-wing motive’ in murder investigation

Counter-terrorism police are investigating the death of 78-year-old former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe , who was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday. A 28-year-old man arrested in South Yorkshire is being held on suspicion of murder and terrorism offences, with police confirming it was a "targeted attack".…

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Ann Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation

Detectives examining whether hatred of Widdecombe’s strong views or of Reform party were factors in killing described as a ‘targeted attack’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Susanna Reid blasts GMB guest's 'despicable' remark about Ann Widdecombe death

Kevin Maguire criticised over ‘unfair’ remarks made about death of Reform spokeswoman who was killed at her Devon home

Evening Standard · Jul 14