Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to leave government
BBC Ian Murray has been removed from his post as Scottish Secretary. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his government following the resignation of his deputy Angela Rayner. Murray…
Six jailed for murder in ‘execution-style’ doorstep shooting
Five men and a 17-year-old boy have been sentenced to life in jail for killing 21-year-old drug dealer Janayo Lucima. They were found guilty at the Old Bailey of murder…
Greater Manchester bus drivers to strike in pay row
More than 2,000 bus drivers in Greater Manchester are set to strike and cause “major disruption” to the network, the transport workers union has said. The Unite trade union said…
Amy Pugh jailed for murder of estranged husband in Newport attack
A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her estranged husband whose death she had tried to pass off as a suicide. Amy Pugh, 34, attacked Kyle Pugh at…
Rayner’s resignation is devastating blow for her and PM
This is devastating for Angela Rayner. Having overcome a difficult upbringing and personal adversity to climb the heights of the Labour Party and become only its second ever deputy prime…
Terrorism offence arrests in Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby and West Bromwich
Four men have been arrested at addresses across West Yorkshire and the Midlands on suspicion of terrorism offences, police have said. This breaking news story is being updated and more…
The life of the royal who became a school teacher
Alamy The Duchess of Kent, who has died at the age of 92, carried out her royal duties with the minimum of fuss. She was best known to most of…
The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Getty Images The duchess, seen here in 2017, was a familiar figure watching tennis at Wimbledon The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92,…
WSL predictions 2025-26: BBC Sport pundits pick their top three
The Women’s Super League returns on Friday with Chelsea seeking to win a seventh successive title – will anyone stop them? Sonia Bompastor’s side finished 12 points clear of Arsenal…
Epping Bell Hotel asylum seekers angered by convict, migrant says
Lewis AdamsBBC News, Essex and Simon DedmanBBC News, Essex, Epping BBC Mohamed, 45, said Kebatu’s offending shocked the people of Epping Asylum seekers living in an Essex hotel have been…