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Two people die and woman critical after house fire 'possibly linked to organised crime'
A murder investigation has been launched after two people died in a house fire near Middlesbrough.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after two people died in a house fire near Middlesbrough.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0100
King and Queen to visit Antigua and Barbuda
The King and Queen will undertake a royal visit to Antigua and Barbuda during an autumn tour, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100
The King and Queen will undertake a royal visit to Antigua and Barbuda during an autumn tour, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Two fires which destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge were started accidentally
Two fires which destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge were started accidentally, West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has said.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0100
Two fires which destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge were started accidentally, West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has said.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0100
'Intense' thunderstorms on way with threat of large hail, flash flooding and travel disruption
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in force across England and Wales - with a risk of flash flooding and travel disruption.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:08:00 +0100
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in force across England and Wales - with a risk of flash flooding and travel disruption.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:08:00 +0100
Police use circular saw to cut down door in raid on suspected knife smuggler's flat
Police have used a circular saw to take down the front door of a suspected knife smuggler during a raid in south London.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0100
Police have used a circular saw to take down the front door of a suspected knife smuggler during a raid in south London.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0100
Ex-police chief investigated over decision to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa match
The former chief constable of West Midlands Police is being investigated over a decision to ban supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a match against Aston Villa in Birmingham.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0100
The former chief constable of West Midlands Police is being investigated over a decision to ban supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a match against Aston Villa in Birmingham.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0100
Shingles vaccine could slash risk of stroke and heart disease, study finds
The shingles vaccine could slash the risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke, a study has found.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0100
The shingles vaccine could slash the risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke, a study has found.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Man charged and woman in court amid investigation into attempted murder of police officers
A man has been charged and a woman has appeared in court amid an investigation into the attempted murder of two police officers in South Lanarkshire.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0100
A man has been charged and a woman has appeared in court amid an investigation into the attempted murder of two police officers in South Lanarkshire.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0100
Man who hid body of arson attack suspect in bin jailed
A man who hid the body of an arson attack suspect in a bin in Liverpool has been jailed.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
A man who hid the body of an arson attack suspect in a bin in Liverpool has been jailed.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crash
Former England international Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation after a motorway crash.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Former England international Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation after a motorway crash.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100