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Midlands park goers warned 'remain aware of your surroundings' after woman sexually assaulted

Police have released a description of the suspect

Man arrested over ‘assault’ at funeral of A66 crash victim

Police officers were in the area to provide reassurance

Pensioner placed on Sex Offender’s Register after abusing two young girls

Tourists set to face new hurdle as EU’s crackdown on holiday rentals moves forward

Protests have broken out over the surging numbers of holiday rentals, which have restricted the availability of affordable homes

Dawn French banned from driving for six months after Plymouth speeding offence

The Vicar of Dibley star was not present at the sentencing hearing at Plymouth Magistrates' Court

Met Police launch criminal probe into Reform UK after Channel 4 programme

The investigation follows an undercover report published during Reform's party conference

Man appears in court charged with animal cruelty offences after dead dogs found at Lurgan property

Co Armagh man appears in court charged with animal cruelty offences after dead dogs found at Lurgan property

Rotherham rape suspect vanished before court date

Mohammed Ismail, 39, from Birmingham is wanted following a reported rape in Rotherham

Man arrested after 'disturbance' at funeral of teen killed in fatal A66 crash

The service for 17-year-old Cole Worthy at Teesside Crematorium was disrupted after police were called to reports of a disturbance inside the venue

'Pisa report is a distraction from the challenges Scots teachers face everyday'

Writing for the Record, veteran teacher Andy Harvey argues this week's Pisa report shows pupils "overwhelmingly have positive learning experiences in Scotland’s schools".

Racially abusive man thrown off Glasgow bus by fellow passengers for harassing student and driver

The incident was caught on video, with many viewers praising other passengers who intervened – one telling the man "you are not welcome in the 21st century".

Traffic, smell, and 300 objections: The 'bonkers' biogas farm for Leicestershire village that's back on the table

The plans were originally submitted in 2024 and developers say there would be no smells from it

Edinburgh Airport crash: Family of woman killed in A8 crash 'shocked to the core' as three people charged

Linda Patterson, from Broxburn, West Lothian, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision on the A8 near Newbridge at around 9.25am on Monday September 7.

Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'superhero' PC Matthew Blades at funeral

Pc Matthew Blades died alongside colleague Pc Tom Clough in a collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough

PC Matthew Blades' family pay tribute to 'superhero' at funeral after A66 crash death

Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough died on the A66 with five other young men

How did Carol Morgan die and where is her husband Allen now as Netflix release UK true crime series

It took police over 40 years to arrest the mum-of-two's husband

'Disturbance' at funeral of teen killed in A66 horror crash as man arrested

The service at Teesside Crematorium for 17-year-old Cole Worthy was thrown into chaos after police were called to reports of a disturbance inside the venue

What next for LIV Golf's star players, and its fight for survival?

Golf's main tours are expecting a lot of interest in rejoining from LIV golfers – but the path back might not be so easy.

Emotional farewell paid to fallen PC Matthew Blades at full police ceremonial funeral in Hartlepool

PC Matthew Blades was honoured at St Joseph's RC Church on Hutton Avenue in Hartlepool on Wednesday

Police investigating donations to Reform UK after claims in TV documentary

Reform UK denies any wrongdoing and said it will ‘fully co-operate’ with the probe.

Asian handicap betting explained: How the market works and when to use it

How Asian handicap betting works, what quarter-goal lines mean and how the market differs from a standard handicap bet.

Arrest after 'disturbance' at funeral of teen killed in tragic A66 crash

The Teesside Crematorium service for 17-year-old Cole Worthy was disrupted and police responded to reports of a disturbance inside

New 66-bed care home approved for Chichester

Plans to build a three-storey, 66-bedroom care home in Chichester have been approved unanimously by the district council.