A social worker who tried to see a toddler in the weeks before he was allegedly murdered by his grandparents was told the child was having a nap, a court has heard.

Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The ex-president’s plans were confirmed by a person with ...

Jacob Clark, 25, attacked Diane Cleary, 46, and her daughter Caitlin at a property in Luton, Bedfordshire on January 20.

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.

Motoring groups have criticised the decision to increase Dartford Crossing charges by 40%. Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing, which features a bridge and two tunnels ...

The Government will consider whether further changes are needed after MPs backed decriminalising women who terminate their pregnancy.

The family of a grandmother who died after contracting rabies said she was scratched “very slightly” by a puppy while visiting Morocco in February. Yvonne Ford’s family said she only became ill two ...

Rabies is a deadly virus which is passed on through injuries such as bites and scratches from an infected animal. In developing countries, people can often catch the virus from stray animals and dogs.

Liz Kendall’s words come amid a backlash from some Labour MPs who have criticised the “awful” cuts to welfare – which the Government hopes can save up to £5 billion a year.

One line of inquiry is that Jennifer Abbott’s death could be linked to the theft of her diamond encrusted Rolex.

Ryland Headley is accused of forcing entry into the home of Louisa Dunne, 75, in Bristol in June 1967 before raping and killing her.