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UK

Man, 38, charged with murder of 60-year-old grandfather shot in his home

Kevin Dorward, 38, of Annfield Plain, County Durham, has been charged with murder.
9 Apr 2025
Politics

Several migrants die trying to cross Channel, reports say

It comes less than two weeks after 12 migrants died trying to make the crossing.
15 Sept 2024
Environment

UK set for a warmer weekend as highs of 21C forecast in the south of England

The start of autumn has brought chillier conditions and widespread frost overnight with a low of minus 2.7C recorded in north Yorkshire on Thursday.
14 Sept 2024
UK

What the papers say – September 14

Foreign and domestic affairs feature on Saturday’s newspaper front pages.
14 Sept 2024
UK

What the papers say – September 13

A range of stories feature on Friday’s front pages.
13 Sept 2024
UK

Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot an estimated £12.5m as no player scoops top prize

The winning Lotto numbers were 02, 03, 29, 45, 48, 52 and the bonus number was 54.
31 Aug 2024
Music

Sell-out crowd gathers for end-of-season festival

More than 13,000 people assembled in a quiet corner of rural Dorset for the End Of The Road Festival.
31 Aug 2024
UK

Three men arrested over stabbing of mother at Notting Hill Carnival

The woman had attended the family day of the carnival with her young child but was attacked amid an ‘altercation’ with two groups of men, police said.

27 Aug 2024
UK

Four more people held over Bradford house fire which killed mother and children

West Midlands Police said their home was ‘deliberately set alight’ in the early hours.
26 Aug 2024
UK

Police get greater search powers after stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police said the victim, believed to be in his 20s, did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
25 Aug 2024
Environment

Some summer sun expected after ‘taste of autumn’ over bank holiday weekend

Temperatures fell widely into single figures overnight but warmer weather could be on the way for some.
25 Aug 2024
Environment

Soggy start to August Bank Holiday weekend

It will remain ‘changeable’ for the rest of the weekend and into Bank Holiday Monday for some.
24 Aug 2024
UK

Two more arrests over Bradford fire which killed mother and children

Bryonie Gawith was found dead at the scene and her children Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months, all died later.

24 Aug 2024
UK

What the papers say – August 24

A range of stories feature on Saturday’s front pages.
24 Aug 2024
Showbiz

Jenas ‘speaking to lawyers’ after BBC sacking amid messages claim

It is the latest blow to the BBC after the Huw Edwards child abuse scandal and bullying allegations on Strictly Come Dancing

23 Aug 2024
Politics

Girl, 14, achieved grade 9 in French GCSE after taking exam two years early

Marie received her result at Portsmouth Grammar School as older pupils celebrated their grades.
22 Aug 2024
Crime

Pakistani web developer charged over fake details spread about Southport accused

Farhan Asif, 32, has been charged with cyber terrorism, police in Pakistan said.
21 Aug 2024
Celebrity News

Media must stay accountable amid rise of artificial intelligence – Ipso

In its 2023 annual report, the Independent Press Standards Organisation said its attention was drawn to ‘the rapid pace of change’ in the industry.
21 Aug 2024
UK

Woman dies and two others injured after triple stabbing

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

19 Aug 2024
UK

What the papers say – August 18

Political stories feature heavily on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.
18 Aug 2024
Music

Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in Ipswich Town

Lifelong fan Sheeran has acquired a 1.4% stake in the Suffolk club.
15 Aug 2024