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Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Derby

Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Derby

Police said his death is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation is underway.

MPs to conclude partygate inquiry in the aftermath of Johnson’s resignation

MPs to conclude partygate inquiry in the aftermath of Johnson’s resignation

The Commons Privileges Committee has vowed to press ahead with its inquiry despite Boris Johnson’s decision to quit as an MP.

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead in France – reports

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead in France – reports

A neighbour reportedly shot at the girl on Saturday evening in a hamlet near Quimper in the western province of Brittany.

Lib Dems to kick-start Mid Bedfordshire by-election campaign after Dorries’ exit

Lib Dems to kick-start Mid Bedfordshire by-election campaign after Dorries’ exit

Sir Ed Davey is set to declare that the contest will be a ‘close race’ as his party aims to overturn a 24,000 Tory majority.

Queen and stars attend literary festival at Hampton Court Palace

Queen and stars attend literary festival at Hampton Court Palace

Camilla and stars including Dame Judi Dench joined thousands of literature lovers at the event.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder following two deaths in Stoke-on-Trent

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder following two deaths in Stoke-on-Trent

Detectives found two injured people as they went to arrest a 49-year-old woman in Flax Street.

Murder probe launched after suspected human remains found in Chloe Mitchell case

Murder probe launched after suspected human remains found in Chloe Mitchell case

The 21-year-old was last seen on CCTV in the early hours of Saturday June 3 in Ballymena town centre in Co Antrim.

King meets authors and actors at Hampton Court literary festival

King meets authors and actors at Hampton Court literary festival

The festival is a co-production between The Queen’s Reading Room and Historic Royal Palaces.

Eleven teenagers held over stabbing death of 16-year-old boy

Eleven teenagers held over stabbing death of 16-year-old boy

The youth died after an incident in the city’s Eastfield Avenue on Saturday night.

Minister Paul Scully fails to make Tory shortlist to be London mayoral candidate

Minister Paul Scully fails to make Tory shortlist to be London mayoral candidate

The list of candidates to take on London Mayor Sadiq Khan at next year’s election has been whittled down to three.

Kylie Minogue makes surprise appearance at Capital Summertime Ball

Kylie Minogue makes surprise appearance at Capital Summertime Ball

She sang Padam Padam and Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.

Family pay tribute to ‘funny and loving’ couple as man charged with their murder

Family pay tribute to ‘funny and loving’ couple as man charged with their murder

Josh and Chloe Bashford were found dead at their home in Newhaven, East Sussex, on Friday.

Sturgeon: I know beyond doubt that I am innocent of any wrongdoing

Sturgeon: I know beyond doubt that I am innocent of any wrongdoing

The former first minister was arrested on Sunday as part of an ongoing police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

Nigel Adams says he will do ‘utmost’ to help Sunak win election despite quitting

Nigel Adams says he will do ‘utmost’ to help Sunak win election despite quitting

The Boris Johnson ally became the third Tory MP to quit in 24 hours when he resigned on Saturday.

City fans to take over Manchester during open-top bus parade

City fans to take over Manchester during open-top bus parade

Man City won the Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday to complete the treble.

Nicola Sturgeon released without charge after arrest in SNP finances probe

Nicola Sturgeon released without charge after arrest in SNP finances probe

The former SNP leader and first minister has been released pending further investigation, Police Scotland said.

Andrew Lloyd Webber: I fear for Broadway because of high production costs

Andrew Lloyd Webber: I fear for Broadway because of high production costs

His shows The Phantom Of The Opera and Bad Cinderella have recently closed in New York.

Sunak to pitch UK as ‘geographical home’ of AI regulation at tech conference

Sunak to pitch UK as ‘geographical home’ of AI regulation at tech conference

The Prime Minister is set to tell the London Tech Week that the ‘extraordinary’ possibilities of the emerging technology must be carried out safely.

Finucane: Right to commemorate the dead must apply to every section of society

Finucane: Right to commemorate the dead must apply to every section of society

The North Belfast MP’s solicitor father Pat was gunned down by loyalist paramilitaries inside the family home in 1989.

Survey reveals ‘shocking’ levels of NHS staff shortages ‘hitting patient safety’

Survey reveals ‘shocking’ levels of NHS staff shortages ‘hitting patient safety’

The poll comes as Unite escalates industrial action after its members rejected the Government’s pay offer.

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