Five jailed for 37 years after Telford man snatched, tortured and held for ransom in storage unit

Ariana Grande’s ten-night O2 residency has sparked a row over a bag ban so strict it bans the singer’s own merchandise. Is this sensible security or hysterical overreach?

The Greater Manchester mayoral election, the most powerful local contest outside London, is being overshadowed by Andy Burnham's premiership and the Clacton by-election circus. With low turnout and a subdued campaign, the future of devolution hangs in the balance.

Kasper Schmeichel reveals how a shoulder injury and the jeers of Celtic fans forced him into retirement, ending a career that included a Premier League title and 120 Denmark caps.

Jack Osbourne has asked fans to share happy memories of his father Ozzy on the first anniversary of his death, insisting the Prince of Darkness would not want tears.

Art Garfunkel calls Paul Simon's 'The Sound of Silence' a work of genius. A conservative reflection on a song that speaks to the breakdown of communication and the enduring power of silence.

As The Crow Girl returns, Eve Myles reveals her near-quit, her famous husband, and the hardest thing she has ever done.

Five years after scooping a £9 million lottery jackpot, Keith Homer died a broken man, his life consumed by drink, debt and despair. His story is a cautionary tale for our times.

President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer's premier tournament just might be the United States.

Peter Schmeichel has slammed Thomas Tuchel for leaving Bukayo Saka on the bench in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat, calling it a ‘mistake’ that could haunt the manager.

A nine-year-old boy from Prestwich has handed out £100 to pay for strangers’ meals at the Trafford Centre, in an act of kindness that has inspired others across the country.

For 21 days, the activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused food at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding reform of India's examination system and the resignation of the Education Minister over repeated paper leaks. On Saturday, the Delhi Police, acting on a High Court order that had warned of the need to 'intervene immediately', moved him to Safdarjung Hospital. He was weak, dehydrated, and losing weight by

A fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Maine has thrown Senator Susan Collins’s re-election campaign into turmoil, as Democrats seize on the incident to attack her record on immigration and border security.

In a twist that has left viewers reeling, Emmerdale’s Serena Sugden has been caught lying about her relationship with the fugitive John Sugden.

As nearly 7,000 Americans fall victim to a violent diarrhoea-causing parasite, fast food chains are cynically cashing in on consumer fears. The outbreak raises serious questions about the safety of imported fresh produce that could soon reach British shores.

A young man who paid a financial dominatrix thousands of pounds before stalking her to a Wetherspoon pub and sending vile threats of sexual violence has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Argentina’s vice president brands England ‘usurping pirates’ ahead of World Cup semi-final, reviving Falklands tensions. Britain stands firm on sovereignty.

FIFA plans to extend the World Cup final half-time to 30 minutes for a pop concert, defying IFAB rules and angering England fans. A blow to football tradition.

Thousands of disabled Britons could be missing out on a vital parking concession. New figures reveal that more than 235,700 people in Scotland alone already hold a Blue Badge, with an estimated three million beneficiaries across England and Wales.

The passing of the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani drew global condolences, yet Iran provoked a crisis by launching missiles at Qatar during the national mourning.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to change the law to deport grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, but faces a standoff with Pakistan over his return.

Sir Sam Neill, the Northern Irish-born actor who became a global icon as the palaeontologist Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.

Two men have died after entering the sea at Seaton Carew to rescue two children. The youngsters are safe, but the tragedy has sparked fresh warnings about open water dangers.

Lionel Messi has issued a crude warning to England's players ahead of the World Cup semi-final, declaring his Argentina side 'never stops believing' after a controversial win over Switzerland.

BBC to livestream Calvin Harris’s Hampden Park homecoming gig on August 1, bringing his 20-year career hits to fans across the UK.

In a deeply troubling intervention that has left Derby detectives stunned, American rapper 50 Cent personally wrote to a judge asking for a convicted cocaine trafficker to be released on bail so he could work on the star's European tour. The case, which culminated at Derby Crown Court on Friday, raises serious questions about the moral compass of celebrity culture and the casual disregard for the

A far-right YouTuber and Restore Britain activist was stopped by counter-terror police at Edinburgh Airport, with his devices seized under the Terrorism Act. The move highlights the growing threat of anti-immigration extremism in Scotland.

Johnny Marr’s biggest solo show at Castlefield Bowl reaffirms the Smiths’ timeless appeal, with a setlist mixing new tracks and beloved classics.

A teenage apprentice carpenter was crushed to death while working alone, after her employer failed to provide basic safety measures. The case has prompted a £50,000 fine and a suspended prison sentence.

Two top stunt performers are suing for £200,000 over 18 seconds of footage used in Sir Elton John's farewell tour, raising questions about performers' rights and contractual obligations.