Pushing for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs by halting the progress of a bill aimed at bolstering child safety is "utterly sickening", the education secretary has said.Bridget...

PARailway lines in Cheshire were submerged by flood water.Wintry weather is forecast to tighten its grip in many parts of the UK this week with sub-zero temperatures plunging even...

Mariusz BThe teenager was pronounced dead at the sceneA 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a double-decker bus in what police have described as "a horrendous crime".The...

The Duke of York has been reported to the police by anti-monarchist group Republic, as it claims a "false name" was used in registering Prince Andrew's business interests.The name...

A national body for football supporters says there are "broad" concerns over plans to allow Welsh teams in the English pyramid to compete in the Welsh League Cup.The Prosiect...

The family of missing Belfast man John Hardy, also known as John George, say his body has been found in Spain.The family's solicitor, Kevin Winters, said the missing man's...

Getty ImagesVictims "clearly want action" rather than a new national inquiry into grooming gangs, the woman who led a seven-year probe into child sexual abuse has said.Prof Alexis Jay...

The Environment Agency, which maintains most waterways in the UK, has been contacted for comment.After visiting the village on Monday, Mr Slinger said the area showed "what a strong...

Aerial footage shows Leicestershire floodsA major incident has been declared due to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with dozens rescued by emergency services.Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service...

PA MediaThe judge ruled Rico Quitongo was victimised by his former clubA judge has ruled that a Scottish footballer was victimised by his former club following an investigation into...

North Wales Fire and Rescue spent the night pumping the water away from a culvert and the brook.People in a Flintshire village have been up all night trying to...

PA MediaA fresh weather warning has been issued for the Republic of IrelandAbout 30,000 customers in the Republic of Ireland are without water as snow and icy weather conditions...