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Double murderer in court after slashing John Henry Sayers inside a North East prison - key details

John Henry Sayers was slashed near his right ear as he was being escorted back to his cell at HMP Frankland

Dramatic moment e-scooter rider found with large zombie knife in Birmingham chase

Deadly weapons were seized across the West Midlands during police patrols

Park near Glasgow evacuated amid gas leak as area sealed off by police

Police Scotland advised the public to stay away from the area.

Thug hit partner with battery pack and punched her in 'cowardly and despicable' Tyneside attack

Lee Jackson left the woman with significant swelling to her head and eyes and injuries to her nose and mouth

Free Heritage Open Days coming to Eastbourne - here's what you can see

Eastbourne residents can enjoy ‘England’s largest festival of heritage and culture’ this September – all for free.

Outland Road crash caused huge delays in Plymouth

There were long delays on the main route

The Government needs to tap into the brilliant brains featured on the Rich List - Sarah Todd

Although it is published in the spring, your correspondent has only just found time to read this year’s edition of The Sunday Times Rich List. Of course, plenty of those listed have inherited or married into money. Whil…

Tamar Bridge 'emergency' explained as drivers told not to panic

There may be some delays

Woman living in tent off Belfast’s Falls Road fears for future: ‘I won’t last another two months like this’

Sarah B says kindness of strangers has been a lifeline so far — but believes the system would be kinder to her if she was a drug addict

Call for a breakthrough budget to help with childcare costs

'Sex predator who drugged and raped me was freed from prison before going on to kill'

Richard Scatchard was given four life sentences in 2000 after drugging and indecently assaulting women, including Krystyna. He was released on liaising before he went on to kill his partner Kelly Faiers.

'I was unsure Roman's popular coat would suit me - I love it'

"Perfect jacket for any age. Love it perfect size can wear dressed or casual lots of compliments."

New changes on Deansgate bring 'a bit of Europe' to Manchester city centre

One of the city's busiest streets has changed.

A444 in Nuneaton shut by police as fire service says 'avoid the area'

There is an ongoing incident which is also impacting part of the Bermuda estate

Pause on major Nottingham expansion hailed a victory - but others hit out at frustrating news

Nottinghamshire had been heading for its largest boundary shake-up in 50 years, but that is now on hold

Funeral of former BBC NI Political Correspondent Stephen Walker to take place this week

Born in England and raised in Ballymena, Mr Walker was a familiar face and voice to audiences across Northern Ireland during a three-decade career with the BBC.

UK-bound Virgin Atlantic flight with 270 passengers forced into emergency landing

Virgin Atlantic flight VS317 from Bengaluru to London Heathrow turned around shortly after takeoff after staff noticed a technical issue

Far-right Midlands HMRC worker who boasted about discriminating against non-white people is jailed

Thomas Webster, 29, featured in a BBC documentary

ITV's The Voice helped Warrington singer during nan's 'lonely' cancer diagnosis

"The whole journey has just been me and her"

Unhappiness in one ward as polling stations confirmed for 2027 Middlesbrough local elections

Dozens of schools are to be used as polling stations in Middlesbrough on election day in eight months time

King Charles clarifies Prince Harry and Meghan's position in official letter after UK return

The family of four moved back to England from the US on 26 August

Start date revealed for Nottingham balaclava ban in bid to boost city centre safety

The leader of the city council hopes it will tackle anti-social behaviour and intimidation around crime

Huddersfield family 'lose everything' in house fire a week after moving in

Two children, aged three and three months, have 'lost' their home

‘Don’t dare speak about it from both sides of your mouth’: Heated words exchanged over Drumcree as Stormont returns