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Fireball at Southend Airport after small plane crashes

A small plane has crashed at Southend Airport in Essex, as video footage emerged showing the aftermath of a huge fireball.

Heidi Alexander says 'fairness' will be government's 'guiding principle' when it comes to taxes at next…

Another hint that tax rises are coming in this autumn's budget has been given by a senior minister.

Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon title after beating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz

World number one Jannik Sinner has defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title.

Liverpool strikers copy Jota's 'crocodile celebration' after scoring in first game since his death

Liverpool players and fans have paid tribute to Dioga Jota at the Reds' first game since the Portuguese forward died in a car crash with his brother.

What to expect after UK-wide heatwave - with heavy rain and cooler temperatures forecast for many

Much of the country will see heavy rain on Sunday night and Monday after a UK-wide heatwave peaked, according to forecasters.

Senior aides to King and Prince Harry pictured meeting in London

Senior aides to the King and Prince Harry have been pictured together in London, possibly opening a channel of communication between the two sides…

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault 'on set of EastEnders'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and sexual assault - which reportedly took place on the set of EastEnders.

Meredith Kercher's killer faces new trial over sexual assault allegations

The man convicted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher has been charged with sexual assault against an ex-girlfriend.

Child dies as measles cases surge at Liverpool hospital

A child with measles has died at a Liverpool hospital.

What England and Wales need from Women's Euro 2025 clash to qualify for next round

Two home nations will battle it out for a place in the Women's Euro 2025 knockout stages.

'My voice box was removed after NHS missed my throat cancer'

Steve Barton is angry, and he has every right to be.

Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says

Some 64% of UK workers drink alcohol for work-related reasons, according to a survey.

'Shameful' that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

It is "shameful" that black boys growing up in London are "far more likely" to die than white boys, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has told…

Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash

Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway crash that left a man dead.

More than 70 arrests at protests over Palestine Action ban

More than 70 people have been arrested at protests against Palestine Action being designated a proscribed terrorist group.