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Dogs Trust Glasgow launches new support for owners considering giving up their dog

“We know that giving up a dog is an incredibly difficult decision, but we want people to call us the minute they need help."

Police confirm Noah Woods death with dad paying heartbreaking tribute

The little boy has been formally identified

Yorkshire village crash LIVE as woman injured after car 'mounts pavement'

The crash was reported at Boston Spa, in Wetherby

Shoppers in tents queue outside Swansea toyshop overnight as fans flock to stores

Hundreds of people went to their nearest local toy and collectible store in the hopes of snapping up a limited release of Pokémon

Woman found asleep in front of vehicle arrested on suspicion of drink driving

A woman has been arrested after officers were called to reports of a suspected drink driver on the Yorkshire coast.

Difficult for EU to reach agreement to impose sanctions on Israel – EC president

Hibernian reportedly 'ready to ask for permission' to speak to Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans

Reports suggest that Hibernian are ready to ask permission from the Gas to speak to manager Steve Evans

Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah

Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.

Glasgow dog owners and parents urged to avoid toxic plants - full list

You may already have these plants in your garden or at home such as in your bathroom or living room

Team behind new £2m Crawley attraction launch search for young 'fun experts' ahead of opening

A new indoor activity park at Crawley Leisure Park is looking for four children, to test its attractions, ahead of its official opening next month.

Meadowhall to welcome major new store opening at Sheffield shopping centre

We have seen lots of exciting openings at Sheffield's Meadowhall in recent weeks

We are paying a high price for a university education | Letters

Readers respond to an article by Zoe Williams in which she argues that university has become a scam Having read Zoe Williams’ article on student loans (Why has university become such a scam?, 14 September), I went and c…

Missing Southampton mum's remains found in London woodland after seven years

The remains of Joanne Sheen, a Southampton mother-of-three who vanished nearly seven years ago, were found in woodland in south-west London following a wildfire, as a murder investigation is underway

A fresh approach to supporting unpaid carers | Letter

Social care reform must reflect the variations in the type, intensity and duration of care provided, says Dr Louise Lawson Patrick Butler’s article on the rising number of people leaving employment to provide unpaid car…

Children’s care homes rely on committed people | Letter

Without the unflinching commitment of managers, social workers and those who work in them, they won’t be proper homes, writes John Burton I congratulate the Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism for exposi…

Money in people’s pockets is the key to economic recovery | Letter

David Redshaw responds to a letter on the bond markets and economic pressures afflicting the UK Neil Kinnock’s timely letter (9 September) reminds us that we are not alone in suffering high gilt yields and borrowing cos…

Romanian man facing deportation after illegal entry, Belfast court hears

Prosecution barrister Eoin Macdonald told the court that on March 31, 2026, the 25-year-old was arrested by the PSNI for an act of indecent behaviour.

Stoke-on-Trent shop and post office on market for £1.4m

The current owner is 'retiring'

Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?

The Bank of England has kept rates unchanged for the sixth time in a row.

UK government borrowing costs fall as Bank of England outlines new bond-selling plan – business live

BoE lays out proposal to sell UK bonds back to the government, and wind up the asset purchase scheme launched after the GFC Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs The Guardian vie…

Charles’s rebuttal of Earl Spencer’s claim about Diana offers rare glimpse into palace thinking

From ‘there were three of us in this marriage’ to ‘recollections may vary’, a lot can be conveyed with a carefully worded phrase As denials go, King Charles’s response to Earl Spencer’s allegations that Charles said aft…

Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says

National Park Service lays out concerns that planned 250ft arch could interfere with historic sites in Washington DC Donald Trump’s desired triumphal arch in downtown Washington DC will likely contribute “to adverse eff…

Merseyrail explains why Everton fans left stranded at Sandhills after Carabao Cup match

Fans reported being left waiting up to an hour after the Blues' home game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

Person dies after being 'hit by a train' in Southwick

A person has died after being hit by a train in Southwick, British Transport Police has confirmed.