Teenage Norwegian ‘hitman’ guilty of UK murder plot
A teenager who travelled from Norway to the UK on an emergency passport to carry out a “hit” for a Swedish organised crime group has been found guilty of conspiracy…
Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed mum and daughter
A seven-year-old boy involved in a beach tragedy that killed a mother and daughter has died in hospital, his family has said. Musa Ahmed was on a day trip to…
More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Seven areas of England are officially in drought after a hot and dry summer, the Environment Agency has said. July saw 7% of the expected levels of rainfall, with just…
Care system needs fixing before assisted dying debate, says PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that before assisted dying is considered in England and Wales, the funding of palliative and social care should be “fixed”. It is the first…
‘Apocalyptic’ damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
A wildfire that has burned for two weeks in the Cairngorms National Park has left an “apocalyptic” scene of devastation, say park bosses. The fire has destroyed about 10 sq…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence in trial of man accused of threatening him
The former prince was allegedly accosted while he walked his late mother’s corgis Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will give evidence against the man accused of threatening him near his Sandringham home. Alex…
Failed asylum seeker jailed after taking hammer and hatchet to school for ‘attention’
Both Douk Deng wanted to ’create a scene for attention’ to aid his cause, the court heard A failed asylum seeker who took a hammer, a hatchet and a kitchen…
What Andy Burnham’s first interview as PM really revealed
Andy Burnham has kicked off his second week as PM with a Laura Kuenssberg interview. But how did he fare in this first scrutiny test? Ex-Whitehall insiders Helen MacNamara and…
Edinburgh centenarian reveals secret to a long life as she celebrates 105th birthday
Mary Davidson Smith received 105 cards for her 105th birthday – including from King Charles A centenarian has marked her 105th birthday in remarkable style by receiving 105 cards from…
Woman accused of breaching Donaldson victims’ anonymity
A woman has been charged with breaching an anonymity order in relation to the victims of former DUP leader and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson. Police said the 55-year-old was arrested…