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Debt-ridden handyman who admitted murdering 'much-loved' grandmother jailed for life 

A debt-ridden handyman who bludgeoned an 85-year-old widow to death with a hammer and stole her £7,000 (€7,900) diamond ring has been jailed for life.

'It really is magic' - couple credit dog's picky eating habits for €1.13m scratchcard win 

A couple say they have their dog's picky eating habits to thank for helping them win £1 million (€1.13m) on a UK National Lottery scratchcard.

Tony Blair: 'Deal is Brexit in name only - it's the worst of both worlds' 

I begin by praising the prime minister. She has striven hard from good intention, with a poor hand; a party divided, disputatious and dogmatic in equal degrees, which then gave her a circle...

Thomas Harris: 'If he plays a clever game for early election, Corbyn could soon have the keys to No10' 

Jeremy Corbyn's quickest route to Downing Street is an early election, not a second referendum. It's a frustrating time to be a Labour MP. When is it...

Policeman who raped girl (13) had been suspected of grooming before he joined force 

A paedophile British police officer who raped a teenage girl was named as a suspect in three cases before he was appointed to the force, it has...

Paedophile who joined police to target victims convicted of raping girl (13) 

A paedophile who was suspected of child grooming offences joined the police force to target vulnerable victims and went on to rape a 13-...

Unborn baby survives after mother is shot dead with crossbow 

Doctors have saved the life of an unborn baby after his mother was shot dead with a crossbow.

Neo-Nazi couple who named baby after Hitler convicted of terror group membership 

A fanatical neo-Nazi couple who named their baby son after Hitler have been convicted of membership of a terrorist group.

May urged to change tack or face defeat in key parliament vote on UK's agreement with EU 

British Prime Minister Theresa May came under growing pressure yesterday to change her plan for Britain to leave the European Union to avoid...

Pilot sacked for fear of flying 'told to do crosswords when he felt anxious' 

A pilot sacked for being scared of flying has won an unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal heard he was told to do a crossword when he raised concerns...

Tributes paid to girl (8) who died after being hit by car 

The family of an eight-year-old killed in a car crash have paid tribute to their "beautiful girl".

'Absolutely devastating' - tributes paid to 'loving father' who died alongside his one-year-old son in UK crash 

A father who died in a car crash along with his one-year-old son was "full of life" and a "loving father", his uncle has said.

'Tragically a young child lost her life' - girl (8) dies in UK road crash 

An eight-year-old girl has died after being knocked down by a car in Salford.

'I'll never get over this' - Dad's heartbreaking tribute to daughter (10) who dies just years after losing mum and sister 

A heartbroken father has paid tribute to his 10-year-old daughter who passed away from cancer,...

Woman paralysed in fall during sex loses claim 

A woman left paralysed after being "catapulted" from her new bed during a sex act has lost her seven-figure claim for damages against the bed supplier.

Woman paralysed after being 'catapulted' from bed during sex loses case against bed company 

A woman left paralysed after being "catapulted" from her new bed during sex has lost her seven-figure claim for damages against the bed supplier.

Police launch manhunt after girl (12) allegedly sexually assaulted in Primark 

A manhunt has been launched after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a branch of Primark.

Freezing pollution 'can stop it getting indoors' 

Freezing pollution before it enters offices and homes through air conditioning units can prevent 99pc of fumes coming inside, scientists have discovered.

Prince Charles vows not to 'meddle' as king - 'I'm not that stupid' 

Britain's Prince Charles has suggested he will not “meddle” in issues once he becomes king as he recognises the differences between being heir to the throne and head of state.

'Grade of your choice' essay ad is banned 

An ad has been banned for implying that students could submit bought essays as their own without repercussion and with the guarantee of a grade of their choosing.

Arrests following 'offensive' video showing model of Grenfell Tower burning on bonfire 

A sixth person has been arrested following a police investigation into an "offensive" video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.

Boy (16) charged with murder of university lecturer in UK 

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of using a hammer, a knife and an electric drill to murder a university lecturer.

Man who murdered wife and stepdaughter in 'sustained and brutal episode of violence' jailed for life 

An 11-year-old girl was murdered by her stepfather after she “bravely came to the help of her mother” who was being stabbed to death in “a sustained...

Blair warns MPs 'there is simply no answer to Irish issue' 

Former British prime minister Tony Blair has said "there is simply no answer to the Irish issue" around Brexit.

'It's at least 25 to 30 feet tall' - Eight children injured after inflatable slide collapses at fireworks funfair 

Eight children are being treated for "potentially serious injuries" after an inflatable slide collapsed at a fireworks funfair, police have said.

Secondary student investigated amid claims he is as old as 30 

The age of a secondary school pupil is being investigated amid claims he is as old as 30.

Criminal probe launched into claims of anti-Semitic hate crimes within Labour 

A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations of anti-Semitic hate crimes within the Labour Party.

Brexiteer Banks to face criminal probe over campaign spending 

Leave campaigner Arron Banks is being investigated for "suspected criminal offences" over £8m (€9m) of campaign funding during the Brexit referendum.

Boy (13) arrested after nine woman were sexually assaulted 

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested by detectives investigating a spate of sexual assaults.

Driver (16) who injured boy (3) 'was going to hand himself in after watching Love Island' 

A teenager who left a young boy fighting for his life after running him over in a stolen van told police, "I was going to hand myself in after...

Swim England apologises for advising women on how to look slimmer in swimsuits 

Swim England has removed an article from its website telling women how to look slimmer in their swimwear following criticisms online.

Boy (3) 'critical' after being hit by stolen van 

The family of a three-year-old boy left "fighting for his life" after a hit-and-run has urged anyone with information to come forward.

Family pay tribute to 'superhero' boy (6) who died in house fire 

A six-year-old boy who died in a house fire has been described by his family as a "brave warrior" who survived heart surgery as a baby.

Police investigating murder of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh more than 30 years ago begin search of property 

Police investigating the murder of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh more than 30 years ago have begun a search at a property in the West Midlands.

Helicopter tragedy pilot had been ‘living the dream’ with girlfriend 

The pilot who was killed in the helicopter crash outside Leicester City’s stadium was “living the dream” as he travelled the world with his soulmate, a friend has said.

North to benefit as final budget before Brexit unveiled in London 

UK finance Minister Philip Hammond has declared that the "era of austerity is finally coming to an end", as he unveiled his last budget before Brexit.

Grenfell survivor used Google for escape tips 

One of two survivors to escape the 22nd floor of Grenfell Tower used Google to find out how to flee the high rise as she waited in vain for rescue.

'Arrogant, controlling bully' who stabbed wife 49 times in front of young son jailed for life 

An "arrogant, controlling bully" who strangled and then stabbed his wife 49 times in front of her young son has been jailed for life.

Leicester City owner: The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league 

Beer, pies and Buddhist prayers helped endear Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha to Leicester City fans even before the team owned by the Thai duty...

Man arrested over 'attempted murder' after man falls on tube station tracks 

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man ended up on the tracks at a Tube station in west London.

Wealthy family have earned affection of city with shrewd stewardship of club 

The Agusta helicopter landing on the Leicester City pitch at the King Power is as regular a tradition at home matches as the pre-game Foxes bugler,...

Leicester tycoon's helicopter 'dropped like a stone to ground' 

Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people on board a helicopter that crashed and then exploded at his football stadium after it took off from the pitch.

Celebrity 'friends' of Philip Green now avoid man at centre of UK's #metoo scandal 

He once counted as friends the cream of the beautiful, from Kate Moss to Elizabeth Hurley and Beyonce to Cheryl Cole. But to the underlings of...

Leicester chief's helicopter in fireball horror 

The helicopter of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has crashed after the Premier League game against West Ham in a major incident last night.

Boy (6) dies following house fire in England 

A six-year-old boy has died in a house fire in Derbyshire, police have said.

Man held over bid to steal Magna Carta from cathedral 

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for attempting to steal the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral in England.

Parents of newborn baby girl arrested after her body found in woods 

No further action will be taken against a couple who were arrested on suspicion of the murder of a baby girl whose body was found in woodland,...

Man (62) serving life sentence for 'vile, sadistic attacks on women and small children' 

A convicted child murderer has been told he will die in prison by a judge who described his "20-year campaign of rape and sexual assaults against...

UK moves closer to opt-out system for organ donation 

A new opt-out system for organ donation which could save hundreds of lives each year has moved a step closer to becoming law in the UK.

Woman rejects apology from Ryanair passenger who launched racist tirade 

The woman who was the victim of a racist tirade on a Ryanair flight has rejected an apology from the passenger concerned because he denied being racist.

Fashion tycoon is named as man in #MeToo gag case 

Fashion tycoon Philip Green was named yesterday as the businessman at the centre of a new #MeToo scandal in Britain.