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Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man, 28, arrested by police

Politics Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man, 28, arrested by police

Police arrest 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

Police arrest 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

Reform MPs given 24-hour protection following Ann Widdecombe’s death

Reform MPs given 24-hour protection following Ann Widdecombe’s death

England fans ‘optimistic’ but expecting a ‘tough’ quarter-final against Norway

England fans ‘optimistic’ but expecting a ‘tough’ quarter-final against Norway

Three men plead guilty to smashing Richmond jewellery shop window

Three men plead guilty to smashing Richmond jewellery shop window

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

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Millie Bobby Brown and Mike Myers among stars excited for England match

Millie Bobby Brown and Mike Myers among stars excited for England match

Sir Chris Hoy joins tributes to ‘first class journalist’ Dermot Murnaghan

Sir Chris Hoy joins tributes to ‘first class journalist’ Dermot Murnaghan

Dame Meera Syal: Goodness Gracious Me ‘took ownership’ of Indian representation

Dame Meera Syal: Goodness Gracious Me ‘took ownership’ of Indian representation

Soap star Matthew James-Bailey joins EastEnders cast: ‘A dream come true’

Soap star Matthew James-Bailey joins EastEnders cast: ‘A dream come true’

News anchor Dermot Murnaghan died after 'illness with prostate cancer'

News anchor Dermot Murnaghan died after 'illness with prostate cancer'

Man dies after falling from bonfire in Belfast

Man dies after falling from bonfire in Belfast

Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

Kate hails ‘inspirational’ Wimbledon finalist who plays through cancer treatment

Kate hails ‘inspirational’ Wimbledon finalist who plays through cancer treatment

Twelfth celebrations begin with lighting of bonfires

Twelfth celebrations begin with lighting of bonfires

South Africa star dies days after playing at World Cup

South Africa star dies days after playing at World Cup

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Prince Louis wants to become Wimbledon ball boy, Kate suggests

Prince Louis wants to become Wimbledon ball boy, Kate suggests

Harry guards ‘crown jewels’ during goat yoga session at children’s charity day

Harry guards ‘crown jewels’ during goat yoga session at children’s charity day

Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates dies, aged 94

Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates dies, aged 94

Two men arrested over alleged murder in London as body found in fields

Two men arrested over alleged murder in London as body found in fields

Everything we know about Ann Widdecombe’s death

Everything we know about Ann Widdecombe’s death

Heatwave to continue into weekend with record temperatures and wildfire risks

Heatwave to continue into weekend with record temperatures and wildfire risks

Who's in the Wimbledon Royal Box? Jodie Foster among stars on Day 13

Who's in the Wimbledon Royal Box? Jodie Foster among stars on Day 13

English pub in Norway prepares for 'supercharged' World Cup clash

English pub in Norway prepares for 'supercharged' World Cup clash

Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

Kate to attend Wimbledon ladies’ singles final

Kate to attend Wimbledon ladies’ singles final

Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing any assassination attempt

Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing any assassination attempt

All the train services disrupted after fire shuts Stratford Station

All the train services disrupted after fire shuts Stratford Station

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody

New high temperature warning issued for 10 counties in Ireland

New high temperature warning issued for 10 counties in Ireland

Man found guilty of murdering dad and hiding body in derelict building

Man found guilty of murdering dad and hiding body in derelict building

Moment police seize £500k suspected stolen goods in Romford raid

Moment police seize £500k suspected stolen goods in Romford raid

Tennis fans praise ‘amazing’ Arthur Fery after Wimbledon semi-final defeat

Tennis fans praise ‘amazing’ Arthur Fery after Wimbledon semi-final defeat

Wimbledon fans fill ‘Arthur’s Seat’ to watch British wildcard Fery in semi-final

Wimbledon fans fill ‘Arthur’s Seat’ to watch British wildcard Fery in semi-final

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Property News Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Stratford station remains closed as fire causes travel chaos

Stratford station remains closed as fire causes travel chaos

Borough's staff 'mistakenly' used council card on haircut and podcasts

Borough's staff 'mistakenly' used council card on haircut and podcasts

urge in search for domestic abuse resources during World Cup

urge in search for domestic abuse resources during World Cup

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

England fans say Mexico win builds momentum to beat Norway and lift World Cup

England fans say Mexico win builds momentum to beat Norway and lift World Cup

Man in custody after arrest on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

Man in custody after arrest on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

Three charged with murder after stabbing in Thornton Heath

Three charged with murder after stabbing in Thornton Heath

Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters

Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters

Two seriously injured as scaffolding topples onto London high street

Two seriously injured as scaffolding topples onto London high street

Trump agrees to talks with Iran after latest strikes but says ceasefire ‘over’

Trump agrees to talks with Iran after latest strikes but says ceasefire ‘over’

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years

King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa

Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa

Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Farage in Clacton vote

Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Farage in Clacton vote

People urged to take precautions as hot weather advisory extended in Ireland

People urged to take precautions as hot weather advisory extended in Ireland

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous

Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous

2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days – Met Office

2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days – Met Office

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