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Man accused of being driver in murder was ‘lied to’ by gunman, court...

Environmental health officer Ashley Dale, 28, was shot with a Skorpion machine pistol at home in Old Swan, Liverpool.

Women’s campaigners warn of safety risks from NHS app medical record...

Refuge said it is disappointed that the Government and NHS England have not fully addressed the risk to domestic abuse survivors.

Mark Cavendish robbery – man goes on trial after handing himself int...

The trial is estimated to last around one week.

King views photo of site where mother became Queen during Kenyan dia...

The then Princess Elizabeth and husband Philip were staying at Treetops, a lodge deep in Aberdare National Park, when King George VI died.

Driver failed to brake early enough before Salisbury train crash, re...

Low wheel and rail adhesion and insufficient braking systems were listed as other causes of the accident.

Cash for mental health support ‘will benefit thousands of youngsters...

The Government is to spend nearly £5 million expanding services for young people.

Killer took dead man’s identity as he hid from justice for 40 years,...

Paul Bryan finally arrested for the 1984 murder of Roman Szalajko as he stepped off a plane from Portugal at Stansted Airport last November.

Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional stateme...

The First Minister repeatedly fought back tears as he spoke in Holyrood on Tuesday.

Headteacher says MBE is ‘recognition for the whole of the Ukrainian...

Inna Hryhorovych helped mould St Mary’s Ukrainian School into a place providing education and a caring environment to displaced Ukrainian children.

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angel...

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

UK Space Agency signs agreement on plans for human space mission

The mission would see UK astronauts launched into space, spending up to two weeks in orbit.

National Trust properties assess damage after Storm Babet

National Trust leaders said they should expect more severe weather events and put in measures to protect sites.

Sunak makes it to one year as PM, but any celebrations in No 10 will...

The Prime Minister steadied the ship after Liz Truss but is still struggling in the polls and fighting crises on the international stage.

Force told Pc had ‘asked girl to send naked pics’ before committing...

Thames Valley Police lost at least five opportunities to take stricter action against a police officer who went on to commit a child sexual offence.

Ex-Tory MP and businessman hid true source of political donations, c...

David Mackintosh and Howard Grossman both deny any wrongdoing over £39,000 donated to the Northampton South Conservative Association in 2014.

50 hotels to stop housing migrants by January, minister announces

Robert Jenrick told MPs the process of ‘exiting’ the first tranche of accommodation would begin in the coming days.

Schools transgender guidance being refined and will come ‘soon’, say...

Education unions have described delays to the long-promised guidance as frustrating while the Children’s Commissioner said clarity is needed.

Report slams NHS and Department of Health over poor A&E care

The level of care patients can expect depends on where they live, MPs have said.

Woman’s release ‘gives hope’ to families of Hamas hostages

Ayelet Svatitzky, whose mother and brother were taken and whose brother was murdered, said it was a beginning.

Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of m...

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for communities in southern England as residents in the North recover from Storm Babet.