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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, James Murray, Scottish-English general and politician, 20th Governor of the Province of Quebec (born 1721) passed away. In 1799, Action of 18 June 1799: A frigate squadron under Rear-admiral Jean-Baptiste Perrée is captured by the British fleet under Lord Keith. In 1815, Thomas Picton, Welsh-English general and politician (born 1758) passed away. In 1935, Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. In 1994, Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player was born. In 2012, Tom Maynard, Welsh cricketer (born 1989) passed away. In 2013, Garde Gardom, Canadian lawyer and politician, 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Preston Davey: Lancashire Police delivers statement after sentencing of Jamie Varley

Andy Fellows, Detective Chief Inspector for Lancashire Police delivers statements from Preston Davey's biological mother Sarah Davey and foster carer Sandra Cooper after the sentencing of Jamie Varley for his abuse and murder.Varley has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the abuse and murder of adopted 13-month-old boy Preston Davey.Mr Fellows read the statement of the baby's biological mother Sarah Davey, which said: Preston Paul Arlo Davey was perfect from the moment he was born. The second he was placed in my arms, I fell completely in love with him.He was my baby, my son. And from that day on, I never wanted to let him go. For the first seven months of his life, I was lucky enough to spend precious time with him. He had the most beautiful smile, one that could light up any room. And the bond we shared was something everybody could see.Those memories should have brought me comfort, but instead they are now mixed with pain because I know what they put him through in his final moments. He was defenseless. He relied entirely on them. The adults responsible for him to love him, care for him and keep him safe.Instead, they caused him suffering. They took away his chance to grow up, to go to school, to make friends, to live a full life. They took everything from him.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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