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Urgent search launched for next of kin after Leicester man dies, aged 59

Despite efforts, officials have been unable to find any relatives

Killer who helped family murder pregnant wife fearing baby 'possessed' freed from jail

Mohammed Mumtaz and three relatives were convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Naila Mumtaz in Birmingham in 2009 — he has now been freed by the Parole Board

Putting 50g of food out may help save beloved British animal's life - 'they risk dying'

Wildlife experts are reminding people that "this is the most important time of year to support hedgehogs"

Budget ‘crucial and critical’ to Stormont finances, says minister

Six months into the current financial year, Northern Ireland still has no agreed budget.

Group accused of vandalising Trump's Scottish golf course get trial date

It’s alleged the group damaged the golf course by digging up turf and spraying paint and herbicide

Attempted murder arrest after police appeal on West Belfast shooting

A 24-year-old man is in police custody at this tme

Middleton couple packing for Manchester Airport flight to Greece left stunned as they land £83,000

Joanne and Daniel won their share of £1m when their postcode landed the Millionaire Street prize this week

Explosive device found within suspicious package at Derry hotel in 'reckless and targeted attack'

A number of people were evacuated after the suspicious package had been discovered

Two shot near O2 Academy Islington in London as one victim suffers life-changing injuries

Police cordons were established along Liverpool Road, covering an area near several retail outlets and extending towards the entrance of Angel Central, as officers investigated the shooting near the O2 Academy Islington…

Bruno Fernandes set for Manchester United return after Michael Carrick holds clear-the-air talks

Red Devils captain should be back in the starting lineup to face Chelsea

DWP extra payments for people on 4 benefits to begin after Sunday

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Attempted murder investigation launched after man stabbed multiple times in NI

Stagecoach updates emergency bus arrangements for The Witterings after road closure

Stagecoach has updated its bus arrangements between Chichester and The Witterings following an emergency road closure.

Shock as Yorkshire taxi driver spots woman 'in the water'

Mark Wray was waiting for a passenger when he spotted the woman in the river.

United Airlines Las Vegas passenger breaks silence after hijack text arrest

Dante Milne, 25, was arrested after allegedly sending a message while onboard a United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark that read: "I'm gonna hijack this b**** and crash ur row only" [World Story]

Police issue update after two-year-old Glasgow boy mauled by dog

The force has confirmed there will be no further police action.

Australia hand shock recall to 37-year-old Kurtley Beale – five years after his last Test

The 95-cap Beale, who turns 38 in January, hasn’t played for the Wallabies since 2021 but has been called up for this autumn’s Nations Championship, starting with a game against England

Coulby Newham pub reopens with completely new feel' following major makeover

The Coulby Farm has unveiled a fresh new look following a three week refurbishment

North East pub wins approval for games room and beer garden revamp

Sunderland City Council has approved proposals to extend The Guide Post pub

Runaway capybara that escaped from Marwell Wildlife Park caught on camera

Samba broke out of Marwell Zoo in March less than a day after arriving at the animal park in Hampshire

Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms? | Politics Weekly America

Adam Hamilton in Kansas, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Joshua Turek in Iowa. They’re all hoping to flip ruby-red states in the midterm elections next Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting a…

'I have my freedom again' double amputee teen says after taking up skiing

Adam Golebiewski spent his 18th birthday in hospital after losing both his legs in a horror crash

'Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal' - Henry defends his Ballon d'Or hosting

Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".

Reform UK's Richard Tice welcomes Doncaster Sheffield Airport purchase approval and slams ‘bad leasehold deal’

“The original deal pursued by the Labour Mayor represented a bad leasehold deal for residents, gifting Peel 20% of the airport’s turnover while local taxpayers fronted the losses.”