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

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

Police not looking for any other suspects in Ann Widdecombe murder probe

Police not looking for any other suspects in Ann Widdecombe murder probe

Two British hikers found alive but badly burned following Spanish wildfires

Two British hikers found alive but badly burned following Spanish wildfires

Man arrested over murder of 24-year-old woman in double stabbing

Man arrested over murder of 24-year-old woman in double stabbing

Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller among stars in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller among stars in Royal Box at Wimbledon

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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Michelle Ryan to leave EastEnders one year after Zoe Slater return

Michelle Ryan to leave EastEnders one year after Zoe Slater return

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell dies aged 39

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell dies aged 39

David Beckham, Liam Gallagher lead praise for ‘brilliant’ England win

David Beckham, Liam Gallagher lead praise for ‘brilliant’ England win

Beckhams reunite for England clash but Brooklyn absent amid feud

Beckhams reunite for England clash but Brooklyn absent amid feud

Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

William congratulates England on ‘top performance’ as fans celebrate 2-1 victory

William congratulates England on ‘top performance’ as fans celebrate 2-1 victory

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

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire causes travel chaos

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire causes travel chaos

Two major London train stations to close within weeks for £20m upgrade

Two major London train stations to close within weeks for £20m upgrade

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Moment England fans stop traffic after dramatic World Cup win

Moment England fans stop traffic after dramatic World Cup win

Fire service deals with 303 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires are lit

Fire service deals with 303 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires are lit

Ten best photos as London erupts after England’s World Cup win

Ten best photos as London erupts after England’s World Cup win

London council's 'double standards' after paying staff parking fines

London council's 'double standards' after paying staff parking fines

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

Man jailed over antisemitic attack on man wearing Jewish head covering

Man jailed over antisemitic attack on man wearing Jewish head covering

Dermot Murnaghan remembered as ‘legendary news journalist and presenter’

Dermot Murnaghan remembered as ‘legendary news journalist and presenter’

Scorching heatwave conditions to last ‘until at least next week’ – Met Office

Scorching heatwave conditions to last ‘until at least next week’ – Met Office

Bushfire sparks travel chaos as heatwave predicted to last even longer

Bushfire sparks travel chaos as heatwave predicted to last even longer

Wimbledon: Kate presents trophy to ladies’ singles champion Linda Noskova

Wimbledon: Kate presents trophy to ladies’ singles champion Linda Noskova

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

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

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

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