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Met Office issues wind warning for Sunday - as heavy rain hits parts of UK

The Met Office is warning of winds of up to 80mph at the weekend - as a separate rain alert remains in force until midnight today.

Documents show 'beyond doubt' former head of RAF 'lied' over recruitment scandal, MP claims

A top Conservative politician has claimed internal documents prove "beyond doubt" the former head of the Royal Air Force "lied" to the then defence…

Murder arrests over death of toddler in Northern Ireland

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a toddler in Northern Ireland.

Prince William challenged over homelessness work despite privileged royal life

Prince William has defended his work trying to tackle homelessness despite his own privileged royal life.

London Underground workers to strike for much of November after unions reject pay offer

Tube workers in London will strike next month in a dispute over pay, two unions have announced.

Boy, 7, dies after 'devastating explosion' in residential street in Newcastle

A seven-year-old boy died at the scene after an explosion in a residential street in Newcastle.

NHS Fife seeking secret tribunal amid transgender woman changing room row

A Scottish health board is seeking to curb reporting on a landmark case brought about by a nurse who was suspended after she complained about a transgender…

New CCTV images released over 2004 murder of student at London club

Detectives investigating the murder of a student at a central London club more than 20 years ago have released enhanced CCTV images of a man they believe…

Child among four people treated in hospital after 'explosion' in Newcastle

A child is among four people being treated in hospital after a huge fire on a residential street in Newcastle.

Thomas Tuchel calls it 'huge privilege' as German manager confirmed as new England boss

Thomas Tuchel has called it an "honour" and "huge privilege" to become England manager - as the FA confirmed his appointment.

Couple found dead at home in Cardiff had gunshot wounds

A married couple found dead at a home in Wales had gunshot wounds, a coroner's court has heard.

Paul Lowe: Teenage son of British war photographer charged with his murder

A British war photographer has been stabbed to death in California - with his teenage son arrested on suspicion of murder, police have said.

UK inflation drops to 1.7% - increasing likelihood of further interest rate cuts

UK inflation has eased to 1.7%, dipping well below the Bank of England target for the first time since 2021.

End-of-life care must be fixed before any assisted dying legislation, charities say

Three and a half years ago, Tim Daly was given just a few months to live. Born with learning disabilities, he later developed cancer, which kept returning.

General Sir Mike Jackson , former head of the British Army, dies

The former head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson has died aged 80.