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North Belfast security alert as 'suspected historic munition' found

Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area

Therapists should never play God in people’s lives | Letter

Karin Blak responds to an article by Nicholas Purcell, in which the relationship psychotherapist said he sometimes advises couples to end their marriages Nicholas Purcell’s article concerns me greatly, not because he re…

Three-month-old baby dies on camping trip as police investigate 'unexplained' death

The three-month-old was pronounced dead at the side of a fishing lake in the West Midlands

Manchester United: Michael Carrick makes surprise claim after Everton draw

United lead twice but dropped points in a chaotic end to the game

Jaguar Land Rover boss to meet minister as thousands of job cuts expected

Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.

Top marks for the Bayeux tapestry | Brief letters

Rate that art | Panic buying | Rich pickings | JD Vance’s antichrist | Autumn’s arrival A five-star review of the Bayeux tapestry (The Bayeux tapestry: a stupefying, thrilling, horrifying masterpiece that shakes the ear…

The Guardian view on extreme heat: its scale should be a wake-up call to us all | Editorial

With thousands dead across Europe this summer, it’s time to recognise heatwaves as the major natural disasters they are The numbers are now trickling in: nearly 2,900 dead in the UK, at least 35,000 dead across Europe.…

Police investigating 'unexplained' death of baby girl at fishing lake

The scene has been cordoned off by police, following what they say is an 'isolated incident'

England win third women’s ODI against Ireland to complete series sweep – as it happened

Sophia Dunkley’s century powered England to a 3-0 series sweep over Ireland 2nd over: England 10-0 (Bouchier 8, Dunkley 0) The retiring Kelly starts her final bowl for Ireland. Bouchier drives her gorgeously straight do…

Future of key Devon housing site moves step closer

It's one of the most important plots in Newton Abbot

MAFS UK's Holly Ditchfield provides emotional update after twin babies died days after being born

Holly and her partner Aaron Summers welcomed their sons, Georgie and Marley into the world last week

Aerial pictures capture drama of South Yorkshire 'volcano' fire, as firecrews remain on site at scrapyard

‘It looked like a volcano erupting’

The Guardian view on Burnham’s devolution plans: power must be accompanied by scrutiny | Editorial

Vital accountability mechanisms have withered as English devolution has evolved. The government should take note Andy Burnham has criticised Britain’s “unaccountable state” that is at once too powerful and too distant f…

Itoje returns to England squad for training camp

Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.

Thug smashes man's head into wall near Ottery St Mary pub

The culprit was identified from the nearby pub's CCTV

Man charged after alleged assault on police officer during arrest

Andy Burnham reacts after region's publicly-owned bus journeys get underway

It comes after a significant moment for Merseyside's transport system

10 dangerous Nottinghamshire drivers banned from our roads after shocking incidents

Several awful cases have been heard by the courts in recent months

Emergency services attend Belfast security alert following discovery of hand grenade

Emergency services at the scene of Belfast security alert following discovery of hand grenade

Youths terrorise Asda staff as police called to 'assault' outside Scottish supermarket

Police were called to the supermarket on Friday night

Nottinghamshire town to grow by almost 500 homes as work on three developments begins

A third of the properties will be affordable homes

Man Utd result won't calm Everton fans - Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes says Everton's 2-2 draw against Manchester United won't calm the unrest from Toffees fans over the state of their squad.

‘Why don't you catch some burglars or car thieves? Why are you stopping men dancing?’

Amidst a homophobic chief constable ordering officers to raid Gay Village venues, councillors led a revolution to make the district safe. Beth Abbit reports as part of the new Mancunian Way podcast.