Murder accused shot partner in forehead with illegally held handgun, jury told

Richard Basson, 45, is alleged to have used one of three firearms he held illegally to…

Starmer urges PM to ‘pluck up courage’ to return £10m from donor in racism row

The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to press Mr Sunak about Frank Hester, the Conservative…

Analysis to ‘weigh’ giant sequoias shows they are well adapted to growing in UK

The study shows that the enormous trees grow at similar rates to those in their native…

Alarm over rise in refugees sleeping rough after Home Office evictions

Information shared with the PA news agency shows 242 evicted refugees were among the 1,284 rough…

Arriva in West Yorkshire ranked England’s worst bus operator

Just 66% of passengers were satisfied with their last journey, a survey by watchdog Transport Focus…

London Fire Brigade completes Grenfell Inquiry first phase recommendations

London fire commissioner Andy Roe insisted the brigade’s response to an emergency like that of the…

New London Fire Brigade equipment after Grenfell Inquiry recommendations

A 64m turntable ladder (TL), which can reach up to 23 stories high, was used at…

Efforts to adapt to climate risks ‘falling far short’, Government warned

The Climate Change Committee says adapting the country to cope with climate change impacts, from flooding…

Guide Dogs charity issues appeal for volunteers with tattoos and facial hair

The charity said up to 1.2 million dogs in the UK have reacted to people’s facial…

Law to exonerate wronged subpostmasters introduced by Government

The proposed Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill “marks an important step forward in finally clearing”…