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A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a newborn baby girl was found in a bin. Police were alerted on Monday afternoon to reports of a woman presenting at hospital who had given birth. In response, officers went to a property in Taviton Street, Camden, where, following a search, the baby’s body

Police have released an image of a suspect still on the loose after human remains were found in two suitcases left by Clifton Suspension Bridge. In a press conference, detectives from Avon and Somerset Police said the suspect was taken to the bridge by a taxi, and that the taxi driver is working with officers

England have reached the final of the Euros for the second time in a row after beating the Netherlands 2 – 1 in Dortmund. A last gasp goal from substitute Ollie Watkins secured victory for England in dramatic fashion minutes after Bukayo Saka had an effort ruled offside. England had survived a scare in the

Unarmed police sent to arrest a man for breaching a restraining order were confronted with something far from routine – a suspect holding a gun to his head with two hidden home-made bombs in bags slung around his body.  He was persuaded to lower his revolver but then triggered a detonator, filling the room with

Car drivers using two tunnels in east London will be charged up to £4 a time from next year under new proposals. The charge will apply to anyone using a car in the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels during peak hours under Transport for London (TfL) plans. Peak hours are weekdays going northbound between 6am and

A Glasgow hotel is looking to hire a “banter merchant” to entertain guests throughout Edinburgh Festival Fringe. AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow said it is seeking a “breakfast roaster” to leave its guests “in stitches” throughout the famous event. The paid gig – which would suit someone performing at the Fringe – includes free accommodation

England star Jude Bellingham has a history with the referee taking charge of England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. The footballer received a fine of €40,000 (£33,970) from the German FA for his post-match comments about Felix Zwayer in 2021, Sky Sports News said. The midfielder’s Borussia Dortmund team lost 3-2 to

King Charles has hosted the West Indies cricket team ahead of its opening Test match of the summer against England at Lord’s. The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, expressed his care and concern for those affected by Hurricane Beryl as he met the squad at Buckingham Palace. Speaking after the audience with His

Bukayo Saka didn’t need any redemption. There was never any doubt about his value to the England team. But it was a sign of determination, character and strength that the winger stepped up to take another penalty when called on at Euro 2024. It would be easy to understand if he had not after the

Reform UK looks set to establish a foothold in parliament – with Nigel Farage expected to become an MP for the very first time. Mr Farage hailed “huge” early results after the general election exit poll projected his party would win 13 seats, including in Clacton, Essex, where he is standing. If correct, that means

A teacher found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys broke down in tears as she was jailed for six and a half years. Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed her victims from the age of 15 and had a child with one of the teenagers, Manchester Crown Court heard. Jurors heard Joynes joined their high school

Wales will introduce a ban on politicians lying before the next Senedd election. The Welsh government has committed to introducing legislation before 2026, which would mean Senedd members could be removed for knowingly misleading statements. Mick Antoniw, the Welsh government’s counsel general, said it was “committed” to the principle. “The Welsh government will bring forward

Millions of people across the UK will head to the polls today to vote in the general election. A total of 650 parliamentary constituencies are being contested in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with polling stations open from 7am until 10pm. Find more details of what you can expect here There are around 40,000

Information is being sought by police after an England supporter was caught on TV snorting a substance as he celebrated the Three Lions’ late Euro 2024 win. The footage of the bearded fan at an open-air event in Newcastle upon Tyne, which screened the match that saw England come from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1,

Average house prices are still unaffordable for the typical earner, the UK’s largest building society has said. Despite wages rising above the rate of inflation in recent months and house prices falling from the record high of summer 2022, “housing affordability is still stretched”, Nationwide said. Money latest: New Wotsits and Monster Munch flavours launch

England survived a scare to book their place in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 after beating Slovakia 2-1 in extra-time. Gareth Southgate’s team fell behind in the 25th minute when Ivan Schranz put Slovakia into a shock lead and they looked to be heading out of the tournament as the game went into injury time.

Was this the day the wheels began to come off for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK bandwagon? Quite possibly. It was a day that began with terrible newspaper headlines and ended with a clash about racism in his party with a hostile TV audience. Election latest: What do we know about Reform UK racism scandal? It

Six people have been arrested at a Just Stop Oil meeting in east London, including some suspected of being “key organisers” for the climate protest group, police say. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: “We know Just Stop Oil plan to disrupt airports and thousands of holidaymakers this summer.” The force said it made

The gates to this year’s Glastonbury Festival have been flung open – with campers beginning the rush to find the best camping spots. But arriving alongside the army of campers at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, could be scattered showers, forecasters warn. Festival-goers have been told to expect “mostly warm, dry and settled” weather for

England have topped their group at the Euros after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia, meaning they avoid some of the competition’s top teams in the next round. The result in Cologne was enough to send Gareth Southgate’s men through as winners of Group C, on Tuesday evening. The Three Lions have come under criticism over