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2 days ago Westminster Abbey’s Cosmati Pavement opened to public for coronation
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of blackmailing TV presenter Alison Hammond

Man arrested on suspicion of blackmailing Alison Hammond

French French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers in riot gear operate during a demonstration, with a smoke rising in the background, a week after the government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution. (Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
French French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) police officers in riot gear operate during a demonstration, with a smoke rising in the background, a week after the government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution. (Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

France pension protests escalate ahead of King Charles visit

A French gendarme stands next to smoke during a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests, a week after the French government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution, in Nantes, western France, on March 23, 2023
A French gendarme stands next to smoke during a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests, a week after the French government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution, in Nantes, western France, on March 23, 2023

French unions call for more strikes during King Charles III’s visit

Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID
Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Video grab as secret police video footage captures “selfish” drivers using their phones as they speed along major motorways.
Video grab as secret police video footage captures “selfish” drivers using their phones as they speed along major motorways.

Lorry driver barely touches steering wheel as he’s caught taking photo

Brixham Road, Edgbaston
Brixham Road, Edgbaston

Counter terror police investigate after man set on fire near mosque

Police at the scene in Salisbury Grove Armley, where a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a house party.
Police at the scene in Salisbury Grove Armley, where a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a house party.

Boy, 17, stabbed to death at house party

 Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS
 Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving
Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving

Watch as motorists are caught watching films while driving on motorway

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak and family ‘reminded of rules’ by police on dog walk

Owner Kim Hughes was left “mortified” when she watched back the footage and saw the hooded man walking off with the box filled with letters to dead relatives.
Owner Kim Hughes was left “mortified” when she watched back the footage and saw the hooded man walking off with the box filled with letters to dead relatives.

Thief who stole ‘postbox to heaven’ from funeral parlour returns it

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea
Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

Tommy Sheridan with his wife Gail at a pro-independence march in Glasgow in 2015. Picture: PA
Tommy Sheridan with his wife Gail at a pro-independence march in Glasgow in 2015. Picture: PA

Former MSP Tommy Sheridan says 'hearts are broken' after mother dies in fire

SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Ash Regan refuses to say if she believes Alex Salmond was 'stitched up'

Linda Davis, 71, was in Southwell Road East, Rainworth, when she was hit by a privately-owned electric scooter.
Linda Davis, 71, was in Southwell Road East, Rainworth, when she was hit by a privately-owned electric scooter.

Family of woman killed E-scooter call for law change

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to renew their licence
Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to renew their licence

DVLA issues reminder to drivers over how to avoid £1,000 fine

South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash
South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash named by police

Barry Robson (background) was the happier manager - in his case, interim manager - as Aberdeen beat Jim Goodwin's Dundee United 3-1 at Tannadice.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Barry Robson (background) was the happier manager - in his case, interim manager - as Aberdeen beat Jim Goodwin's Dundee United 3-1 at Tannadice.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Goodwin's sacked in morning chant as Dundee Utd throw it away against Aberdeen

Wakefield Wines
Wakefield Wines

Wakey Wines viral TikTok shop owner responds after police drugs raid

Foetus found on Dorset Heath: Police appeal to find missing mother
Foetus found on Dorset Heath: Police appeal to find missing mother

Appeal for missing mother after discovery of foetus on Dorset Heath

The body of a newborn baby was found in woodland on Wednesday (March 1) – close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were arrested on Monday.
The body of a newborn baby was found in woodland on Wednesday (March 1) – close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were arrested on Monday.

Police say baby found dead in Sussex had been ‘dead for some time’

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford (left) and Chief Superintendent James Collis (Sussex Police)
Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford (left) and Chief Superintendent James Collis (Sussex Police)

In full: the police statement on Constance Marten & Mark Gordon

A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).
A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).

Police ask for more time to question couple as fears grow for baby

Police said the risk to the baby increased as time went on as it became "exposed to sub-zero temperatures".
Police said the risk to the baby increased as time went on as it became "exposed to sub-zero temperatures".

Constance Marten baby search: Police fear child has ‘come to harm’

The Metropolitan Police have joined forces with Sussex Police to carry out a mass manhunt for the child
The Metropolitan Police have joined forces with Sussex Police to carry out a mass manhunt for the child

Police update on arrests as search for missing baby continues

Mark Gordon and Constance Marten (Photo - MET police)
Mark Gordon and Constance Marten (Photo - MET police)

Urgent search for missing baby after heiress and partner found

Kyle Sambrook, 33, with his beagle called Bane. Picture: Police Scotland/PA Wire
Kyle Sambrook, 33, with his beagle called Bane. Picture: Police Scotland/PA Wire

Police confirm body of missing hillwalker and his dog found in Glencoe

Laurel Aldridge as she was last seen leaving her home in Walberton on Tuesday 14
Laurel Aldridge as she was last seen leaving her home in Walberton on Tuesday 14

Body found in search for Mackenzie Crook sister-in-law Laurel Aldridge

Police boats taking part in the rescue operation in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock (Pic:: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Police boats taking part in the rescue operation in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock (Pic:: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Search resumes down after tugboat with two crew on board capsizes in the Clyde

The scene in East India Harbour, Greenock
The scene in East India Harbour, Greenock

Major search operation resumes after boat capsizes near Greenock

One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.
One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.

£70,000 worth of designer garments stolen in “terrifying” robbery

OMAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND - FEBRUARY 23: Police and forensics are seen at the scene of last nights shooting of a high profile PSNI officer at the Youth Sports Centre on February 22, 2023 in Omagh, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
OMAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND - FEBRUARY 23: Police and forensics are seen at the scene of last nights shooting of a high profile PSNI officer at the Youth Sports Centre on February 22, 2023 in Omagh, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Three arrested over Omagh police officer shooting

Kyle Sambrook, 33, is missing after travelling by car to Glencoe  to climb the Buachaille Etive Mòr munro with his Beagle dog.
Kyle Sambrook, 33, is missing after travelling by car to Glencoe  to climb the Buachaille Etive Mòr munro with his Beagle dog.

Police appeal for missing hiker who travelled to Glencoe with dog five days ago

The McDonald’s restaurant in Swansea, South Wales was forced to close due to the incident
The McDonald’s restaurant in Swansea, South Wales was forced to close due to the incident

McDonald’s restaurant closes after live frog thrown into service area

Applecross, where the skulls were discovered
Applecross, where the skulls were discovered

Mystery of six skeletons found under Applecross holiday home starts to unravel

US Embassy in London in 2018. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
US Embassy in London in 2018. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

US Embassy in London put into lockdown following security alert

Mackenzie Crook’s sister-in-law, Laurel Aldridge, has been missing since leaving her Sussex home on February 14.
Mackenzie Crook’s sister-in-law, Laurel Aldridge, has been missing since leaving her Sussex home on February 14.

Mackenzie Crook urges public to help find missing sister-in-law

Jackson made over 7,000 phone calls to emergency services
Jackson made over 7,000 phone calls to emergency services

Nuisance caller who made 7,000 calls to emergency services jailed

Lancashire Police's Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson listens next to Detective Chief Superintendent Pauline Stables as she speaks at a press conference after Nicola Bulley's body was found in the River Wyre. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Lancashire Police's Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson listens next to Detective Chief Superintendent Pauline Stables as she speaks at a press conference after Nicola Bulley's body was found in the River Wyre. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Police confirm body found in river is Nicola Bulley

dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and sex offender register under new government proposals (Photo: Adobe)
dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and sex offender register under new government proposals (Photo: Adobe)

Domestic abusers could be added to violent and sex offender list

Flowers, and ribbons on a bridge over the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, where police recovered a body on Sunday, which was found by members of the public close to where Nicola Bulley disappeared on January 27. Ms Bulley, 45, was last seen walking her dog nearby, on a footpath along the River Wyre, after dropping her daughters, aged six and nine, at school. Picture date: Monday February 20, 2023.
Flowers, and ribbons on a bridge over the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, where police recovered a body on Sunday, which was found by members of the public close to where Nicola Bulley disappeared on January 27. Ms Bulley, 45, was last seen walking her dog nearby, on a footpath along the River Wyre, after dropping her daughters, aged six and nine, at school. Picture date: Monday February 20, 2023.

Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

A body has been found by officers searching for missing mum of two Nicola Bulley.
A body has been found by officers searching for missing mum of two Nicola Bulley.

Body found in Nicola Bulley search

Nicola Bulley, 45, has not been seen since January, 27.
Nicola Bulley, 45, has not been seen since January, 27.

Police carrying out huge search near where Nicola Bulley went missing

Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter. Picture: Google Maps
Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter. Picture: Google Maps

Man arrested after 70-year-old woman dies in Exeter park attack

The search for Nicola Bulley continues
The search for Nicola Bulley continues

Nicola Bulley: Lancashire Police refer themselves to police watchdog

New images released by the family of Nicola Bulley as the police continue their search for the missing woman who was last seen on a riverside dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, on 27 January.
New images released by the family of Nicola Bulley as the police continue their search for the missing woman who was last seen on a riverside dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, on 27 January.

Nicola Bulley’s family launch statement calling for end to speculation

Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)
Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)

Nicola Bulley still missing: Everything we know so far, three weeks

Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)
Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)

Nicola Bulley's vulnerabilities disclosed by police in latest update

New images released by the family of Nicola Bulley.
New images released by the family of Nicola Bulley.

Nicola Bulley press conference heard she was ‘high risk’

Nicola Bulley, 45, remains missing after disappearing while walking her Springer Spaniel Willow in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, after she dropped her two daughters – aged six and nine – at school on January 27
Nicola Bulley, 45, remains missing after disappearing while walking her Springer Spaniel Willow in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, after she dropped her two daughters – aged six and nine – at school on January 27

Police to hold press conference as search for Nicola Bulley continues

An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.
An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.

Four killed as  Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Brianna Ghey was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Linear Park, Culcheth (Credit: Family handout/Warrington Police/PA Wire)
Brianna Ghey was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Linear Park, Culcheth (Credit: Family handout/Warrington Police/PA Wire)

More than £60k raised in memory of killed teen Brianna Ghey

Golden eagle
Golden eagle

Golden eagle found dead in Scotland as police launch probe

Undated family handout photo taken with permission from the Twitter feed of @PoliceWarr of Brianna Ghey, 16, from Birchwood, Warrington in Cheshire
Undated family handout photo taken with permission from the Twitter feed of @PoliceWarr of Brianna Ghey, 16, from Birchwood, Warrington in Cheshire

Family of Brianna Ghey pay tribute to ‘one of a kind’ daughter

Yellow ribbons of hope are being left near the River Wyre in Lancashire as the search for Nicola Bulley continues.
Yellow ribbons of hope are being left near the River Wyre in Lancashire as the search for Nicola Bulley continues.

Yellow ribbons left on bridge as search for Nicola Bulley continues

 Brianna Ghey died at the scene as a result of multiple stab wounds - Credit: Cheshire Police
 Brianna Ghey died at the scene as a result of multiple stab wounds - Credit: Cheshire Police

Two 15-year-olds arrested in connection with Brianna Ghey stabbing

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The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty
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Revealed: Circularity Scotland CEO's ties to offshore tax haven firm

A scene from Scotch on the Rocks. Picture: BBC
A scene from Scotch on the Rocks. Picture: BBC

Scotch on the Rocks: 50 years since TV thriller 'banned' after SNP outrage

One of the three leadership candidates is set to become First Minister this week.
One of the three leadership candidates is set to become First Minister this week.

What happens after the next SNP leader is elected?

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