NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesEx-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offencesRobert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.7 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireFriend 'heard silence then screams', court toldEmma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.6 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryMcCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalkerDavid and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.6 hrs agoLeicestershireXL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack deathJames Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.11 hrs agoStoke & StaffordshireStrongman games title 'would be dream come true'Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.7 hrs agoTeesFriend 'heard silence then screams', court toldEmma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.6 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryMet PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrestPC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".8 hrs agoLondonLuxury goods resale website owes sellers thousandsThe owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.9 hrs agoOxfordshireMcCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalkerDavid and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.6 hrs agoLeicestershireMan charged with killing woman in 2020Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020. Couple call for better maternity care after baby diesSarah and Andrew Conroy’s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed manThe misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeperThe man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.Stories to make you smileMum's 58-stone pumpkin squashes the competitionFrances Crickmore's monster pumpkin triumphed in the farmer family challenge.Cathedral's peregrine falcon chicks now thrivingThe St Albans Cathedral chicks have been spotted miles apart and are doing well, experts say.Why we had to help 'lovely' family on DIY SOSThe DIYS SOS team have been carrying out work at Ahmed and Rifat Ali's home in Southampton.Features & AnalysisFriends finish childhood kung-fu movie 47 years onFriends from a now-demolished Liverpool housing estate reunite to finish a film 47 years on.'I'll lie down in front of solar farm bulldozers'Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create "an industrial wasteland".'Daily migraines forced me out of my job'Sean O'Hara has said his migraine symptoms are like a "constant thumping ache".Why drones could be the future of farmingOne farmer says using a drone is "a lot safer" than tractors while planting seeds on hilly areas.'Without hope you have nothing,' says jockey after paralysisGrand National winner Graham Lee is supporting the charity Spinal Research at Wetherby Racecourse.Watch/ListenRunning a half marathon... while pushing my daughter's pramAneila Afsar thinks it's important for children to see their mothers pursuing their goals.8 hrs agoHS2 tunnelling machine breaks through in BirminghamThe 125m (137yd) tunnel is launched 19 months ago and arrives in Birmingham in October.1 day agoEnglandOpen air scream club 'like free therapy'A "scream club" hosted its first London event at Primrose Hill last weekend.1 day agoJD Vance calls Canterbury Cathedral exhibit 'ugly'1 day ago'Miss GB is about highlighting causes close to our hearts'Three women from the South are hoping to highlight important causes as part of the competition.2 days agoHS2 tunnelling machine breaks through in BirminghamThe 125m (137yd) tunnel is launched 19 months ago and arrives in Birmingham in October.1 day agoEngland'Miss GB is about highlighting causes close to our hearts'Three women from the South are hoping to highlight important causes as part of the competition.2 days agoSportRain rescues England from shock defeat against PakistanEngland slip to 79-7 against Pakistan before heavy rain abandons their group stage game at the Women's World Cup in Colombo.England's Ford turned down R360 to stay at SaleEngland fly-half George Ford turns down R360 to sign a new three-year contract with Prem side Sale Sharks.Mercedes to continue with Russell & Antonelli in 2026Britain's George Russell says he wants to build on his "strongest season to date in F1" after signing a new deal to continue racing for Mercedes in 2026.Who are the contenders for 2026 Super League place?Before this week's announcement on who will form an expanded 14-team Super League, who are the contenders for a spot in 2026?Latest updates3 hrs agoHomeless prisoner died the day after early releaseRelease planning for Richard Cosgrove "was undoubtedly rushed", the prisons ombudsman has said.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoCouncil tax could rise to cover increasing costsCouncil leader Mike Bell says the authority's spending could go £25m over budget next year.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoRetired police chief returns to forceVanessa Jardine's return is part of a national "retire and rehire" scheme designed to retain staff.5 hrs ago6 hrs agoSchool taking action as teens 'terminally online'One head teacher is considering using locking magnetic pouches so pupils cannot use their phones.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoMurder accused 'ditched phones after stabbing'The two defendants allegedly tried to cover their tracks using temporary phone numbers.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoChild abductor jailed after hotel tip-offAmin Samater is jailed for abducting two vulnerable teenagers in Middlesbrough in August 2022.7 hrs ago8 hrs agoMurder-accused says bullet 'nowt to do with me'Kelvin Lawson tells a murder jury he did not know his friend had a gun, which killed a man.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoNew para-sledge for ice hockey boy after theftThe new disability sledge has been paid for by a junior ice hockey team which is closing down.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoWoman has finger amputated after late-night attackThe victim was assaulted near Eccleshill Community Hospital in Bradford, police say.8 hrs ago...
