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'Devoted couple' at centre of Blackburn murder probe named as family pay tribute

The devoted couple who were found dead in their home yesterday have been named

Mum of Hastings boy, 11, who died following collision near Bexhill, backs annual road safety operation

The mother of a Hastings boy, who was killed by an unsecured scaffold board has lent her support to an annual police road safety operation once again, police said.

East Lothian man appears in court over 'armed incident' at local shop

He faces allegations of assault and theft by shoplifting.

'Predatory' police officer sexually assaulted three colleagues

Alex Trusler, 36, was sentenced to a 42-week jail term suspended for 18 months [National news]

Clarkson's Farm's Lisa Hogan left devastated following emotional farewell

Jeremy Clarkson's partner Lisa said goodbye to one of the the farm's most adorable animals

Drunk blind man caught 'weaving' on M6 after driving 150 miles

Anthony Hall, who has never had a driving licence, was trying to flee to Scotland, to get away from his partner

Criminal Record: Scotland's worst paedophile jailed and gangster wife migrant lies

Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.

Glasgow Airport disruption amid air traffic control 'issue' as passengers stranded on tarmac

An issue affecting NATS air traffic control systems has caused disruption across the UK.

‘Absence of urgency’ contributing to homelessness crisis – Focus Ireland

Three arrested over fatal Edinburgh crash in which woman, 58, tragically died

Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with the crash.

Drug-dealing mum jailed after using teenage courier for cocaine and child exposed to drugs

Elle Taylor, 28, admitted sending the teenager out to sell her cocaine up to 20 times a day in Fife, Scotland, and also neglected a young girl in her care who ingested the class A drug and was rushed to hospital

Cotswolds village road closures announced

They're going to be day and night

Man killed wife moments after she'd been cuddling him at Bridgend home, court hears

Michael Davies, 58, is accused of murdering his wife Tracey Davies and leaving her body on the bed

Blind man shared four bottles of wine, then drove 150 miles to flee to Scotland

Anthony Hall has never held a driving licence, but still got behind the wheel and tried to escape from his partner to Scotland

Perth 60-bed care home plans for former pool site defended by developers

The plans include proposals for around 100 flats, spread across six blocks, and a new residential care facility for Capability Scotland.

Look back at pictures from past Starlight Strolls as the annual Eastbourne fundraiser returns

The Starlight Stroll is back this Saturday (September 12) to raise vital money for local charity St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Dismay, resignation and cutbacks in Sheffield as fuel prices quietly hit 2026 high

“Another one rides the bus”

Dismay, resignation and cutbacks in Sheffield as fuel prices quietly hit a 2026 high

“Another one rides the bus”

Harpurhey house explosion RECAP after man seriously hurt, roads closed and neighbours evacuated

One witness reported hearing 'a huge bang', with another reporting feeling the ground shake in the aftermath

Leeds robber stole Amazon parcels, punched shop worker and took sandwiches from Greggs in crime spree

Kyle Hirst is now behind bars

Blind man drove 150 miles and spotted 'weaving' on M6 after sharing four bottles of wine

Anthony Hall, who is registered blind, was spotted by police 'weaving around' on the motorway in the early hours

Full list of nominees for National Television Awards 2026

The NTAs is being presented by Joel Dommett for the sixth year in a row and is airing live on ITV

Road in South Chailey partially blocked after report of three cars involved in collision

A road in South Chailey was partially blocked on Tuesday, September 8, after three cars were involved in a collision.

Teary-eyed and in disbelief, Harpurhey neighbours 'terrified' as man fighting for life following house explosion

Neighbours told the Manchester Evening News they heard a massive bang and felt the ground shake. Some said they feared a bomb had gone off.