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The two-year-old boy remains in critical but stable condition, Surrey Police has confirmed - Credit: Google Streetview

Toddler fighting for his life after fall from 8th-floor flat

Asere Shumba received a 20-week prison sentence.
Asere Shumba received a 20-week prison sentence.

Man banned from every McDonald’s for upskirting jailed after breach

The brains of spinosaurs, the biggest meat-eater to ever exist on our planet, have been unveiled by a group of UK and US scientists.
The brains of spinosaurs, the biggest meat-eater to ever exist on our planet, have been unveiled by a group of UK and US scientists.

Brain of biggest-ever meat-eating dinosaur unveiled by UK scientists

Stacey Solomon shares cheap 25p cleaning hack for removing limescale

Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven.
Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven.

Epsom College: Police update over gun at scene

Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven.
Epsom College head Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, seven.

Epsom College Head Emma Pattison and family found dead in school

Top Gear presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while filming for the show (Credit: Getty Images)
Top Gear presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was taken to hospital after being involved in an accident while filming for the show (Credit: Getty Images)

Freddie Flintoff: Top Gear presenter ‘lucky to be alive’

Thorpe Park has released details of a new attraction opening this spring
Thorpe Park has released details of a new attraction opening this spring

Thorpe Park’s new Ghost Train attraction opening in spring

Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.
Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.

Mum savaged in dog attack calls for licences to be brought back

Freddie Flintoff putting TV career ‘on hold’ after horror car crash

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs
Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

World of Jumanji is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures this spring
World of Jumanji is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures this spring

Chessington World of Adventures to open World of Jumanji this spring

UK train stations increasing property prices the most - see the list

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioners, with Queen Victoria’s paintings.
Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioners, with Queen Victoria’s paintings.

Paintings by Queen Victoria could fetch £20,000 at auction

Freddie Flintoff sustained injuries during a crash while filming for BBC show Top Gear. Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA
Freddie Flintoff sustained injuries during a crash while filming for BBC show Top Gear. Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA

Freddie Flintoff hospitalised after crash during Top Gear filming

This family was able to secure a great deal – are you on the best value package?
This family was able to secure a great deal – are you on the best value package?

Ad Feature Expert advice: money-saving tips for broadband and mobile users

Proposals for the new smaller convenience outlets form part of Asda's growth strategy under the ownership of the billionaire Issa brothers and private equity backer TDR Capital, who took over the supermarket giant early last year.
Proposals for the new smaller convenience outlets form part of Asda's growth strategy under the ownership of the billionaire Issa brothers and private equity backer TDR Capital, who took over the supermarket giant early last year.

Asda sets out plans to add 300 convenience stores and 10,000 jobs

Monkeypox fatalities have been lower than feared
Monkeypox fatalities have been lower than feared

Glasgow University team to lead £2 million monkeypox research project

Charl Schwartzel pictured with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman after winning the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club in June. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
Charl Schwartzel pictured with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman after winning the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club in June. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy set to face 16 LIV Golf players in Dunhill Links

Captain DJ Russell front row third from left, with his Great Britain & Ireland players on the eve of the 30th PGA Cup at Foxhills in Surrey. Picture: The PGA
Captain DJ Russell front row third from left, with his Great Britain & Ireland players on the eve of the 30th PGA Cup at Foxhills in Surrey. Picture: The PGA

DJ Russell 'honoured' to captain GB&I in PGA Cup

Shane Lowry shows off the BMW PGA Championship trophy after his win at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Shane Lowry shows off the BMW PGA Championship trophy after his win at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry lands Wentworth win at last and says 'it's one for good guys'

Luke Donald leaves the 18th green on Thursday night following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during day one of the BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Luke Donald leaves the 18th green on Thursday night following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during day one of the BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

BMW PGA to resume on Saturday at Wentworth but is cut to 54 holes

Flags are flown at half-mast on the Wentworth clubhouse following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during the BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Flags are flown at half-mast on the Wentworth clubhouse following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during the BMW PGA Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Play suspended in BMW PGA at Wentworth as golf world expresses sadness over deat...

Defending champion Billy Horschel talks to the media during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Defending champion Billy Horschel talks to the media during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Billy Horschel says LIV Golf 'hypocrites' should not be playing in BMW PGA

Around 700 residents of the Bays of Harris will vote next month on whether they want to buy-out their estate from the private owners, whose family have held it since 1925. PIC: John Maher.
Around 700 residents of the Bays of Harris will vote next month on whether they want to buy-out their estate from the private owners, whose family have held it since 1925. PIC: John Maher.

Hundreds of islanders to vote on buying estate from Surrey-based landlord

Rex and Daisy cool off in the pool at doggy day care Bruce's (photo: Bruce's)
Rex and Daisy cool off in the pool at doggy day care Bruce's (photo: Bruce's)

Are these pooches the coolest pups in the UK?

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival has been stage since 1993. Picture: Liam Anderstrem
Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival has been stage since 1993. Picture: Liam Anderstrem

Underbelly set to lose Edinburgh's Hogmanay and Christmas contracts

Former England batter and assistant coach Graham Thorpe, who is "seriously ill" in hospital, the Professional Cricketers' Association has said. Picture; Jason O'Brien/PA Wire.
Former England batter and assistant coach Graham Thorpe, who is "seriously ill" in hospital, the Professional Cricketers' Association has said. Picture; Jason O'Brien/PA Wire.

Former England batter Graham Thorpe ‘seriously ill’ in hospital

Sainsbury's price hike for online delivery passes make shoppers furious

Gretchen Franklin (left) as Ethel and June Brown (right) as Dot Cotton during an episode of EastEnders. Photo: BBC/PA Wire.
Gretchen Franklin (left) as Ethel and June Brown (right) as Dot Cotton during an episode of EastEnders. Photo: BBC/PA Wire.

All you need to know about the death of June Brown

June Brown died at her home in Surrey on Sunday evening with her family by her side.
June Brown died at her home in Surrey on Sunday evening with her family by her side.

Actress June Brown, who played Dot Cotton on EastEnders, dies at age of 95

Joe Wicks
Joe Wicks

Joe Wicks comes to Edinburgh - we speak to him about his Feel Good Food book

Joe Wicks
Joe Wicks

The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, announces Edinburgh date for his Feel Good Food tour

A dog has contracted Covid-19 from their owners in a UK household (Credit: Shutterstock)
A dog has contracted Covid-19 from their owners in a UK household (Credit: Shutterstock)

Pet dog first in UK to test positive for Covid after catching it ‘from owners’

Matthew Clark's singles success wasn't enough to stop Scotland losing to Ireland in the R&A Men's Home Internationals at Hankley Common in Surrey. Picture: GUI
Matthew Clark's singles success wasn't enough to stop Scotland losing to Ireland in the R&A Men's Home Internationals at Hankley Common in Surrey. Picture: GUI

Scotland lose to Ireland on first day of Home Internationals

Murrayfield member Andrew Ni, pictured after a Faldo Series win at Bruntsfield Links, has returned from his college in Colorado to play in this week's R&A Men's Home Internationals in Surrey. Picture: Faldo Series
Murrayfield member Andrew Ni, pictured after a Faldo Series win at Bruntsfield Links, has returned from his college in Colorado to play in this week's R&A Men's Home Internationals in Surrey. Picture: Faldo Series

Andrew Ni travels nearly 5,000 miles to make Scottish debut in Home Internationa...

Stephen Gallacher during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Stephen Gallacher during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Stephen Gallacher and David Drysdale lead Scottish challenge

David Drysdale plays his second shot on the ninth hole during the opening round of BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
David Drysdale plays his second shot on the ninth hole during the opening round of BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: David Drysdale determined to 'kick on' in bid to keep card

Rachel Colgan, right, with business partner Kathryn Ruecroft
Rachel Colgan, right, with business partner Kathryn Ruecroft

Property insider view: Rachel Colgan who – with her best friend, Kathryn Reucrof...

Richie Ramsay in action during the 2019 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Richie Ramsay in action during the 2019 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

BMW PGA: Old-school course architecture suits Richie Ramsay at Wentworth

Kilmacolm's Matt Clark will captain Scotland in next week's Home Internationals at Hankley Common. Picture: GUI
Kilmacolm's Matt Clark will captain Scotland in next week's Home Internationals at Hankley Common. Picture: GUI

Matthew Clark to lead Scots in ninth straight Home Internationals appearance

Rory McIlroy during the final round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy during the final round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy: Pretty simple Ryder Cup selection scenario can still change

Police have seized nearly half a million cars since 2019
Police have seized nearly half a million cars since 2019

Nearly 200,000 cars seized from uninsured and unlicensed drivers: These are the ...

Graeme Whittington was a man of high principles and great integrity.
Graeme Whittington was a man of high principles and great integrity.

Scotsman Obituaries: Graeme Whittington, expert on evolution of Scotland’s lands...

Door to door Covid testing is underway in parts of England after South African variant was found (Photo: Shutterstock)
Door to door Covid testing is underway in parts of England after South African variant was found (Photo: Shutterstock)

Door to door Covid testing is underway in parts of England after South African v...

Pic Greg Macvean - 2017 Tour of Britain cycling race leaves the Royal Mile
Pic Greg Macvean - 2017 Tour of Britain cycling race leaves the Royal Mile

Edinburgh is set to host final stage of cycling's Tour of Britain

Workers on the Trams to Newhaven project
Workers on the Trams to Newhaven project

Another £655,000 for Edinburgh tram consultants

Rural areas often face higher delivery charges from retailers.
Rural areas often face higher delivery charges from retailers.

Rural Scots forking out more on delivery charges

Peter Alliss became a regular commentator at the BBC after quitting full-time professional golf in 1969
Peter Alliss became a regular commentator at the BBC after quitting full-time professional golf in 1969

Obituary: Peter Alliss, colourful and sometimes controversial voice of golf

BBC Golf commentator Peter Alliss, pictured during his playing career in 1968, has died at the age of 89. Picture: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
BBC Golf commentator Peter Alliss, pictured during his playing career in 1968, has died at the age of 89. Picture: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

John Cleese, Gary Lineker and Dan Walker lead tributes to Peter Alliss

Peter Alliss. Picture: Phil Wilkinson
Peter Alliss. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

BBC broadcasting legend Peter Alliss - the 'Voice of Golf' - dies aged 89

There is a place for passion in the independence debate, but Scotland's politicians must ensure it does not boil over (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)
There is a place for passion in the independence debate, but Scotland's politicians must ensure it does not boil over (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Nationalists and unionists must agree on this one basic idea – Scotsman comment

Chris and his wife Lindsay on their wedding day.
Chris and his wife Lindsay on their wedding day.

Family pays tribute to fell runner, Chris Smith

Tyrrell Hatton, right , and caddie Mick Donaghy on the 18th hole during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
Tyrrell Hatton, right , and caddie Mick Donaghy on the 18th hole during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Tyrrell Hatton heaps praise on Scottish caddie Mick Donaghy

Tyrrell Hatton poses with the trophy after his four-shot win in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Tyrrell Hatton poses with the trophy after his four-shot win in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Tyrrell Hatton achieves career 'goal' with Wentworth win in BMW PGA

Grant Forrest a shot on his way to a three-under-par 69 in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Grant Forrest a shot on his way to a three-under-par 69 in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Grant Forrest 'really happy' with Wentworth debut in strong BMW PGA start

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Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes rejects job in new First Minister Humza Yousaf's Government

New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Opposition leaders in Holyrood, Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Anas Sarwar of Scottish Labour, and Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives.
Opposition leaders in Holyrood, Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Anas Sarwar of Scottish Labour, and Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives.

Holyrood opposition test out attack lines on new First Minister Humza Yousaf