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New data shows cancer treatment waiting times have increased in nearly half of NHS areas this year:…

Today's figures show that in May the NHS waiting list in England fell, for the third month in a row. There are now 7.36 million outstanding appointments…

Macron-Starmer visit: What difference will 'one in, one out' small boats deal make?

One of Sir Keir Starmer's most memorable pre-election promises was that he would "smash the gangs" of people smugglers sending people across the English…

'Serious blunder' led to missed chances to stop Rochdale imam's murder, inquiry finds

A "serious blunder" by officials meant they failed to disrupt a murder plot against an imam by Islamic State (IS) extremists, an inquiry has found.

Heat health alerts and hosepipe ban issued as third heatwave hits UK

Heat health alerts and a hosepipe ban have been issued as the third heatwave of the summer is set to hit some parts of the country by the weekend.

Officers who confronted Southport killer reveal how they disarmed him - as they are nominated for police…

The officers who confronted the Southport killer have described, for the first time publicly, how they disarmed him - as they joined a list of 70 officers…

Women's Euros: England avoid 'disaster' as big win gets champions back on track

They arrived at the Women's Euros as champions - and finally looked like champions again.

Officer denies he 'lost control' attempting to arrest brothers at Manchester Airport, court hears

A police officer told a court he had not "lost control" at Manchester Airport, after being allegedly assaulted by two brothers while attempting to…

Man guilty of murder after driving into 'Good Samaritan' Chris Marriott following wedding brawl in Sheffield

A man who killed a "Good Samaritan" by driving into the middle of a wedding brawl has been found guilty of murder.

Former PE teacher Bronwen James appears in court charged with sexual offences against children

A 29-year-old former PE teacher has appeared in court charged with 13 sexual offences.

Abortion rate hits record high, figures show

A record high of almost three in 10 conceptions in England and Wales ended in a legal abortion in 2022, official figures show.

Southport attack: Mother saw CCTV of daughter being 'dragged back into building' - before being stabbed…

The mother of a girl who escaped the Southport attack before being dragged back inside has told how her daughter is still fighting to survive.

Infected blood victims are 'waiting to die in limbo' - with hundreds still waiting for compensation

Victims of the infected blood scandal say they are "waiting to die in limbo", with just hundreds having received compensation to date.

UK weather: Country set to have new heatwave - with temperatures over 30C in some areas, Met Office…

Temperatures are expected to rise steadily throughout the week as the third heatwave of the summer is forecast for the UK - potentially hitting the…

Man found guilty of murdering mother-of-six while she walked dog

A man has been found guilty of murdering a mother-of-six while she walked her dog last year.

'I don't want anyone else to die': Mother's mission after son unable to access emergency medication

In the midst of the pandemic, Charlie Marriage stood on the steps of his parents' house, banging pots and pans to thank the NHS. He was halfway through…