Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe died after being hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home as she…
Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Summer so far has been exceptionally hot and dry across much of the UK, with three widespread heatwaves and the…
London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
Civil servants working for government departments based in London have been offered relocation packages to encourage them to move to…
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10.1 million
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting 10.1 million customers after an “exceptionally warm and dry spring”. The restrictions…
Pupil not guilty of trying to murder history teacher after stabbing her in the head
A pupil has been found not guilty of attempted murder after stabbing his teacher in the head with a kitchen…
Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
Separately, in a letter to MPs in June, Ofcom said it would examine the findings of Channel 4’s review into…
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
A hosepipe ban has been expanded to cover 2.4 million people across the south of England after record-breaking temperatures. South…
Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The prisons minister has resigned from the government, the BBC has been told. Lord James Timpson was appointed to the…
Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says
Burnham was officially declared Labour Party leader on Friday following a short contest in which he was the only candidate,…
Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says
Burnham was officially declared Labour Party leader on Friday following a short contest in which he was the only candidate,…