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The race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader could be won and lost in Birmingham over the next few days. The “beauty contest” involving the...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the takeover of a chip factory in the North East of England, which the department has described as a...

An unassuming field next to a housing estate in Stoke-on-Trent is taking centre stage in the latest alien blockbuster – and it’s inspired by true...

One of the country’s most senior doctors broke down in tears several times as he recalled “scenes from hell” inside intensive care units during the...

Sir Keir Starmer has called for Israel and Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire, saying “escalation serves no one”. Speaking at the United Nations...

The close ties between Mohamed al Fayed’s Harrods shop and the Metropolitan Police “felt like a corrupt relationship,” a former chief...

Two women who allege they were sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed have said a doctor who they claim carried out intrusive medical examinations on his...

An amber warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office – warning of further flooding and travel disruption across large swathes of the UK. The...

“Brave” and “funny” with a “weird sense of humour” is how Shana Seesahai describes her older brother Shawn.  Growing up on...

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has revealed she is receiving end-of-life care for her terminal cancer. The 63-year-old, who found viral fame with her dubbed...

Air fryers are now the third most-used appliance in UK kitchens after toasters and microwave ovens, according to an annual survey. Sales of air fryers soared...

Sir Keir Starmer accepted a £20,000 donation for the use of a flat during the election after promising his family he would protect them. The prime...

A new weather warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office which could cause further widespread flooding and travel disruption. The yellow warning...

Phillip Schofield has announced he will return to television – 16 months after his departure from ITV’s This Morning. The TV star will appear on a...

A motion calling for Labour to reverse its cut to the winter fuel allowance has been backed by party conference members, in an embarrassing blow to Sir Keir...

A woman and a six-year-old girl have died after a single-vehicle crash in East Ayrshire. Emergency crews were alerted to the incident on the A76 near its...