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Brit mum dies suddenly at 42 in Canary Islands as husband faces 'total nightmare'

Rachel collapsed at her hotel while the couple were on holiday - she could not be saved

‘Viable postal device’ delivered to Londonderry hotel, police say

Police believe dissident republicans may be behind the plot.

Killer who murdered wife believing unborn baby was 'possessed by spirits' freed from jail

Mohammed Tauseed Mumtaz and three relatives were convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Naila Mumtaz in 2009 [National news]

Teen footballer who lost legs in crash finds 'freedom' with new sport

His coach says he could compete for the Winter Games in future

Lucky escape for Stagecoach passengers after tree falls onto road

The driver was praised for their quick reactions

Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card

Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood Town.

50 arrests as police execute Dewsbury raids in 'massive' crackdown

West Yorkshire Police have invited the public to have their say on what happens next.

Sometimes ‘but I didn’t know’ are magic words

There can be an excuse for missing a tax return, writes Kerri McHale

Coventry railway station Bay Platform hit with yet another three-month delay

The long-awaited Bay Platform at Coventry Railway Station has been hit with another delay, with work now pushed back by three months from December 2031 to March 2032.

Paedophile caught plotting to abuse two boys with sex offender in cross-border sting

Andrew McAdam was in contact with England-based paedophile Connor Cashmore before he was caught.

GSK sees falling vaccine sales take shine off earnings

10 of the cosiest hotels on island of Ireland, with roaring fires, hayloft snugs and lounges to hibernate in happiness

They include a historic NI coaching inn with a thermal playground, and a Causeway Coast favourite with Inglenook fires, gaslit bar lamps and its own cinema

No shirt safe as Wales boss Lynn hints at changes

Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.

Police and paramedics on Stoke-on-Trent street

It followed reports of an 'agitated' man

Justice Minister and Law Society agree engagement to resolve legal aid dispute

Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.

Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes take major step in bid to salvage Man United crisis

The Man Utd boss and Fernandes fell out over the captain’s outburst following the humiliating loss to Como, with the Portuguese subsequently dropped for the heavy loss to Bournemouth

C&A building on Glasgow Sauchiehall Street to become hotel as plans lodged

Glasgow City Council is considering an application to convert the store, which was last used by Dunnes.

Seven people to stand trial facing terror charge after Trump Turnberry golf course 'vandalised'

Police were called to the five-star Trump Turnberry course on March 8 last year.

Restoration work to tackle damp issues at popular North East National Trust property

Washington Old Hall in Sunderland faces major restoration works to address damp damage threatening the historic building

Andy Burnham government confirms start date for new NHS service treating nine common conditions

The new service is set to launch next year

Roberto De Zerbi vindicated as new Tottenham undroppable emerges

Spurs manager’s man-management key after Matheus Fernandes silenced Stamford Bridge

United Airlines flight diverted after hijack text passenger claims was drunken 'banter'

Dante Milne, 25, a trainee welder from New Jersey, was arrested after allegedly sending a message while aboard a United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark

North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Yorkshire heritage railway introduces Christmas train with a Bloody Merry Christmas services twist

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has added a new service to its lineup this festive season - A Bloody Merry Christmas hosted by Mad Alice of the Bloody Tour of York.