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IrelandScotlandWalesGrieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remainsLucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".9 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireFuneral director 'left baby's remains on floor for two years'Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush.11 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireMan used Covid loan to help buy Lanzarote houseAlex Hope and Liam Jones, who ran a Hull company, fraudulently obtained loans totalling £81,000.12 hrs agoEnglandReal-life Wallace and Gromit go on epic motorbike tripDaniele Longo and rescue dog Haku are travelling across the world to Nepal.11 hrs agoKentSpeedboat killer admits violent attack on womanThe 38-year-old had previously been jailed for 10 years for killing Charlotte Brown in 2018.12 hrs agoEnglandSeven human skeletons found at construction siteThe remains are believed to date back to the Medieval era when the site served as a cemetery.11 hrs agoPeterborough'Reckless' fatal crash driver's sentence increasedLiberty Mitchell has her sentence increased by two years and seven months at the Court of Appeal.11 hrs agoEnglandTikTok murder accomplices have appeals dismissedThree people convicted with influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother Ansreen had launched appeals.Virgin jet engineer dies after accident at HeathrowThe Met Police is investigating the circumstances of how Georgie Buxton died from injuries sustained while working on a jet.Man guilty of murdering two men found in woodsJames Desborough "savagely desecrated" his victims' bodies, a court hears.Family died from head wounds after alleged murderThe coroner opens an inquest after the family were found dead at home.Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeralBroadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".England in the heatwaveFarmer loses thousands after huge fire in fieldsIan Cradock lost 129 hay bales in the blaze, which destroyed two of his fields.Parts of canal closed amid record dry spellThe Canal and River Trust has suspended boat passage until the water supply recovers.Rail services cut due to effects of dry weatherHot, dry weather shrinks railway embankments for a second year in a row, which can cause tracks on top to buckle.Keeping cool after a winter of 55 days of rainThe head teacher at a primary school keeps cool at a fete by being soaked in the stocks.Stories to make you smileBreeding storks return to Derbyshire after 600 yearsWhite storks were once residents in Derbyshire but hunting and habitat loss forced them out.Joe Lycett's exhibition 'a neon graveyard full of colour'The TV comedian's first major solo exhibition starts on Wednesday in Birmingham.Mystery over cat's 'shameless' food stealing spreeMurt's owner Meaghan says she has no idea where the well-fed feline is taking the food from. Features & AnalysisOnly takes a spark to start a wildfire, crews warnYorkshire fire services join forces to warn of the dangers of open fires on moorland.One down, now woman wants more unused poles to goFirms argue new broadband infrastructure provides consumer choice, but some residents are unhappy.'Self-checkouts in shops add to rural loneliness'A shopper says being able to have face-to-face interaction with staff can be "life-affirming".'I got into open water and realised I couldn't swim'John Warriner thought he was able to swim but recently needed rescuing.SportCommonwealth Games: England's Hunt wins 100m silver, swimmer Scott snatches relay bronze for ScotlandFollow live text updates from day five of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekendPrem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgeryManchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.Chelsea begin Alonso reign with 6-4 win in Sydney - who stood out?Joao Pedro scores a nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea begin their pre-season campaign with victory at Western Sydney Wanderers.Latest updates11 hrs ago'Reckless' fatal crash driver's sentence increasedLiberty Mitchell has her sentence increased by two years and seven months at the Court of Appeal.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoRail services cut due to effects of dry weatherHot, dry weather shrinks railway embankments for a second year in a row, which can cause tracks on top to buckle.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoMan guilty of murdering two men found in woodsJames Desborough "savagely desecrated" his victims' bodies, a court hears.11 hrs ago12 hrs agoNew home for stabbed dog left tied to lamppostComet is "loving his new life" after being adopted, the RSPCA says.12 hrs ago12 hrs agoSpeedboat killer admits violent attack on womanThe 38-year-old had previously been jailed for 10 years for killing Charlotte Brown in 2018.12 hrs ago12 hrs agoMan used Covid loan to help buy Lanzarote houseAlex Hope and Liam Jones, who ran a Hull company, fraudulently obtained loans totalling £81,000.12 hrs ago12 hrs agoDriver arrested after serious A1 lorry crashThere are long delays following the crash near Peterborough that left one man seriously injured.12 hrs ago12 hrs ago'It's only going to get worse': Fears for canals amid drought threatCanals across the region have seen closures and falling water levels because of the hot weather.12 hrs ago12 hrs agoMurder accused called 'coward' and 'liar' in courtMichael Bretton denies murdering Craig Hurcombe, saying his death was a "tragic accident".12 hrs ago...
