Top stories

England-Republic of Ireland U15 World Cup game ends over alleged racism

The Under-15 World Cup Group C match between England and Republic of Ireland is abandoned after England allege an opposition player made a racist comment.

'Check your journey' warning as strong winds and heavy rain set to hit Glasgow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across large parts of Scotland from 3am until 9pm on Tuesday, October 27.

London borough granted new powers to block HMOs in bid to crack down on rogue landlords

Some Greenwich residents think the measures don’t go far enough to protect family homes

Woman died after pulling over to check on driver who had crashed on M60, trial hears

Ahmed Qasim denies causing death by dangerous driving

Man dies after being hit by van in Sainsbury's car park

Police are appealing for information

Curator killed by falling tree while walking near home during Storm Boelo

Storm Boelo pummelled the north of the UK, bringing 84mph gusts and a third of a month’s rain to pockets of Scotland over the weekend

Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.

Black youth worker wins £14k payout after colleagues said 'slave' slur was like being called fat

Judge says management did not take the worker’s ‘complaints and upset’ seriously

England sweating over Fin Smith fitness before opener against Australia

Smith is being assessed having entered the three-day pre-Nations Championship training camp with a calf injury.

Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree

Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement

Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekend Downing Street has been forced to clarify Andy Burnham’s stance on whether the UK would return to having freed…

Edenfield crash RECAP as main road remains closed after man dies in 'serious collision'

Emergency crews are responding to a three-vehicle crash

Pickering: Up to 150 homes to be built in Yorkshire market town despite sewage concerns

Further concerns have been voiced over controversial plans for up to 150 new homes in Pickering after warnings the town’s sewage system cannot cope with further development.

Andy Burnham government confirms major change from today in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Respect Orders are coming into force today, the Government has announced

England match at U15 World Cup abandoned after allegation of racism

England coach Matt Thorpe beckoned his players off the field after a confrontation during a match with Republic of Ireland

Parents 'forever changed' after Alder Hey admits chances were missed to save life of Eleanor, one

Alder Hey admitted there were "many missed opportunities" to save Eleanor Aldred-Owen

Lula secures Brazil election win but faces hurdle as Bolsonaro contests results

Man repeatedly strangled partner in flat just 10 days after his prison release

Joe Holt's victim said it was the 'most terrifying ordeal' of her life

British man set for hero's welcome in Hull after epic 28-year walk from South America

Karl Bushby set off on his journey back in 1998 and is set to return home in a matter of days

Closed Hull footpath sparks fresh debate over Humber cruise terminal plans

The six-month closure of a popular waterfront footpath in Hull has reignited fresh debate around regeneration and a big idea of building a world-class cruise ship terminal in the city.

Tributes to 'enthusiastic' Royal gardener killed by tree during Storm Boelo

Richard Baines, curator of a Scottish botanic garden, was killed by a falling tree near his home on Sunday

SNP must stop thin blue line getting thinner still - Scotsman leader

Ministers have a chance to reverse the decline. They must take it

Ben Jennings on Andy Burnham’s plans for young people – cartoon

Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Ben’s latest book, Drawn to the Chaos, is available to pre-order now Continue reading...

Richmond Swimming Pool set to reopen by end of the year after £1.65m repairs

Richmond Swimming Pool is nearing reopening after an 18-month closure and a £1.65m repair bill.