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Police officer who sent ‘grossly offensive’ racist messages to ex-pa...

Thomas Phillips, 34, used the n-word in a series of WhatsApps to his former partner, who is a serving police officer.

Girl, eight, dies after falling from balcony

Police and paramedics were called to Wingfield Street, Portsmouth, on Thursday evening.

Cause of British rapper’s death in Brazil cannot be determined – cor...

Rapper Kenny Mukendi, also known as Kenny Vulcan, had featured as an extra in high profile music videos and films.

PSNI Chief Constable to be quizzed by Commons committee over data br...

The surnames, initials and base of around 10,000 officers and staff were among the leaks affecting the PSNI in recent weeks.

Woman cleared of animal cruelty offence after kicking and slapping h...

Sarah Moulds still owns the pony, Bruce, who she was videoed striking in November 2021.

Cricketer hoping for world record after batting continuously for 50...

Andy Northcote batted 9,774 balls throughout the challenge which lasted for 50 hours and 15 minutes.

New inquest ordered into 1991 killing of Co Tyrone man Ian Sproule

Mr Sproule, 23, was shot dead at his home on the outskirts of Castlederg.

More than one in 10 flats and terraces classed ‘overcrowded’ in part...

A household is considered overcrowded if it has fewer bedrooms than required.

Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man on railway...

The officer was left in a serious condition after the incident at Balderton, Nottinghamshire, on Thursday evening.

UK hosting qualifying event for ‘World Cup’ of competitive hot dog e...

A dozen competitors are competing in the qualifying event in West Sussex.

Public expects Starmer will become prime minister, poll finds

As well as public expectation that he will become Prime Minister, Sir Keir continued to lead Rishi Sunak on favourability by 30 points to 27.

Lib Dems call for ‘public toilet fund’ as numbers ‘drop by 14% in fi...

Freedom of information requests by the party show the number of public toilets has fallen from 531 to 459 in 45 councils since 2018/2019.

Sunak doubles down on ‘stop the boats’ vow as Channel crossings cont...

Crossings continued on Friday for the tenth day in a row amid sunny, warm and calm conditions at sea.

‘Vulnerable’ penguins named after Wrexham AFC owners take first swim...

Rob and Ryan were named to raise awareness for the ‘vulnerable’ species.

Murder probe launched as man found dead after dog theft

A 39-year-old man remains in police custody after three arrests were made.

Military hearsay statements ‘can be used in Soldier F’s Bloody Sunda...

District Judge Ted Magill said he was satisfied the statements can be dealt with in a ‘fair, just and reliable fashion’ by a trial judge.

Hearsay statements can be used against Soldier F in Bloody Sunday de...

District Judge Ted Magill said he was satisfied the statements can be dealt with in a ‘fair, just and reliable fashion’ by a trial judge.

Drink-driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 y...

Alexander McKellar was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow over the death of Tony Parsons.

You’re never too old, says grandmother who passed GCSE English exam...

Anne Blowers, of Nacton near Ipswich, Suffolk worked in the family business before it was sold in 2016 and she retired in 2018.

Lib Dems to table Bill for Nadine Dorries’ suspension as an MP

The party hopes the move will pave the way for a by-election in the Tory former minister’s Mid Bedfordshire seat.