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Mom falls to her death in front of three of her kids while hiking
A mother-of-four died in a freak accident during a hike with her family.


Dad, 24, took his own life after being arrested over newborn son’s death
Stuart Nineham felt ‘public perception’ over his son’s death ‘bearing down’ on him, an inquest heard (Picture: PA) A new father took his own life after being ‘broken’ by his son’s death and a subsequent police investigation, an inquest has heard. Stuart Nineham and his p...

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Neighbour’s heard ‘animal screams’ as mum cut six-year-old son’s throat with saw
Alexander Zurawski was found lying in a pool of blood at home in Swansea with his mother Karolina Zurawska kneeling next to him with a handsaw at her side.


Public urged to 'stay alert' as Met Police prepares for busy weekend of major events
Officers will be deployed both in central London and across the city in communities and at key venues


Woman killed man in racist attack after asking to be sent to hospital
Christina Howell yelled racist abuse at Hubert 'Isaac' Brown as he lay dying, a court heard.


London ambulance drivers being fined for stopping in 'low-traffic neighbourhoods'
London’s roads are overseen by 33 local authorities and Transport for London, each enforcing its own rules


TfL pledges 'better support' for asylum seekers applying for travel discounts
Commitment comes as Sadiq Khan’s transport deputy says the mayor is determined ‘to help vulnerable Londoners travel across our city’

Concerns over regeneration causing 'irreversible damage' to London's markets and railway arches
London Assembly warns mayor Sadiq Khan to ‘ensure regeneration enhances, rather than erodes, the social fabric of our city’

Luigi Mangione dons new look pleading not guilty to murdering healthcare CEO in federal court
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder and stalking charges.


Why Trump might have to settle for a seat in third row at Pope Francis’s funeral
More than 100 foreign delegations have expressed a desire to attend the ceremony, including 50 heads of state – the US president among them – and 10 reigning monarchs.


Two guys’ sperm are going head-to-head in a race today – here’s why
It's been 'neck and neck' in the trial runs.


Pictured: Man, 65, found 'murdered' in west London
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of Michael O’Donnell’s death, which is being treated as murder


When and where are Just Stop Oil holding their final protest in London this weekend?
Radical eco group to hold one more rally and ‘go out in blaze of orange’


The swear words Brits find most offensive revealed
New polling also reveals our favourite swear words – which vary widely by age and nation (Picture: Getty) Have you ever wondered whether it would be worse to yell ‘b*llocks’ or ‘bullsh*t’ on a packed train? Or perhaps you called someone an ‘arse’ in the heat of a row, and ...


Donald Trump and Melania show rare moment of affection before heading to Pope’s funeral
President Donald Trump put his arm around his wife Melania in a rare public display of affection.


Boy, 7, killed by scorpion that crawled into family car
His football club paid tribute.


New version of London Tube map that means you could never wait for another train
A live version of the Tube map displays the real-time location of every train in London


Map shows likely Red Arrows flypast route on VE Day 2025
The display will begin over the North Sea off the cost of Norfolk before heading inland over East Anglia, Essex and London.


Speed limits to be cut in 'many' more London streets as TfL funds new cycle and bus lanes and e-bike bays
£87m for borough projects - but 14 councils don’t get a penny for ‘safer streets’
