Investigators say the inquiry is in “a new phase” as they consider allegations of manslaughter and possible health and safety breaches.The Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday that the inquiry had moved into a new phase with the interviews, and[...]
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Government clinches crucial Brexit vote.The Times reports Theresa May threatened to hold a General Election if her plans on customs post-Brexit were defeated in the Commons. A dozen Conservative MPs rebelled, but the vote was passed with a majority[...]

A British Army soldier, Lance Corporal David Plumstead, 24, appeared in court accused of plotting to smuggle illegal immigrants into the UK from Calais. David Plumstead, who serves in the 1 Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, is accused of[...]

More than nine million people are expected to take to the roads on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday as school holidays begin in England and Wales, the RAC said. Getaway traffic will peak on Friday as 3.8 million motorists who are making day[...]

Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess died after spraying perfume laced with the nerve agent onto both her wrists, her boyfriend, who was also exposed to the deadly substance, has revealed. Charlie Rowley, who is in a critical but stable condition in[...]

Agave mitis takes 20 years to mature and blooms only once in its lifetime.The Agave plant is currently blooming at the National Trust’s Overbeck’s house and gardens, near Salcombe in[...]

Dozy Mark Doab, 32, has a record of leaving personal items behind after burgling homes and shops. This time the Plymouthian from Devon made away with £100 worth of tobacco - but forgot his bank card.Forgetful Mark Doab has previously been[...]

A woman from London was impaled by a beach umbrella after it flew towards her due to strong winds on the US east coast, police have said. Margaret Reynolds, 67, was on a beach at Seaside Heights in Ocean County, New Jersey, when the freak accident[...]

UK police forces are failing to record tens of thousands of reported crimes including violent crime and domestic abuse, a watchdog has found. The Metropolitan Police is failing to record more than 94,500 crimes every year, amounting to about 10.5%[...]

Brexit and the Helsinki summit lead the Tuesday papers.The Times says Theresa May’s Brexit plan is in “turmoil” after the Prime Minister capitulated to concessions given to Leavers, leading to Remainers feeling hard done[...]

The Prime Minister has stressed the importance of a ‘business friendly customs model’.As the Prime Minister opened Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, she stressed the importance of a “business friendly customs[...]

Richard Bacon has tweeted "I'm alive" after spending six days in a medically-induced coma. The former Blue Peter presenter, who has been living and working in the US, was taken into intensive care after having breathing difficulties[...]

‘Kind and free-spirited’ Gina Ingles and ‘beautiful little boy’ Milo died in the fire at their Eastbourne home.The 47-year-old man from Eastbourne was also held on suspicion of one count of attempted murder having been arrested in the town at[...]

Southgate underground station is to be renamed after England's World Cup manager.The Piccadilly line station in Enfield, north London, will be rebranded Gareth Southgate for 48 hours from Monday, Transport for London has[...]

Thomas Markle has faced a difficult relationship with the royal family since his daughter became engaged to Prince Harry, and did not attend the royal wedding at Windsor in May.Thomas Markle has faced a difficult relationship with the royal family[...]