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Record-breaking 9kg onion displayed at Harrogate Flower Show

Record-breaking 9kg onion displayed at Harrogate Flower Show

The show runs twice a year, in April and September.

Father of critically ill baby at centre of treatment fight tells of ‘nightmare’

Father of critically ill baby at centre of treatment fight tells of ‘nightmare’

Hospital bosses in Nottingham want a High Court judge to rule that doctors can lawfully limit treatment provided to six-month-old Indi Gregory.

Charles and Camilla’s thoroughbred in the running for racing classic

Charles and Camilla’s thoroughbred in the running for racing classic

Desert Hero can deliver a fairytale result in the St Leger at Doncaster.

Mother says fatal attack on dog by suspected XL bully has ‘destroyed our family’

Mother says fatal attack on dog by suspected XL bully has ‘destroyed our family’

Cam Maguire, from Chessington, has welcomed the Government’s plan to ban the breed after her King Charles cavalier was attacked in her local park.

Priceless seventh-century bronze statue returned to Vietnam

Priceless seventh-century bronze statue returned to Vietnam

The two-metre tall statue of Hindu Goddess Kali Durga was allegedly stolen in 2008 and handed over to officials at the Vietnam Embassy in London

Brixton Academy cleared to reopen nine months after fatal crush

Brixton Academy cleared to reopen nine months after fatal crush

The south London music venue can continue operating so long as it meets 77 ‘extensive and robust new conditions’.

Six families launch legal challenge to NI Legacy Bill

Six families launch legal challenge to NI Legacy Bill

The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging the Bill’s compatibility with international human rights standards.

What are American XL bully dogs and what might happen if you own one?

What are American XL bully dogs and what might happen if you own one?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks.

Yousaf: Only limited financial help for councils in bid to avert school strikes

Yousaf: Only limited financial help for councils in bid to avert school strikes

Staff are due to walk out later this month, which could see schools forced to close.

Child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby seeks to appeal against convictions

Child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby seeks to appeal against convictions

The 33-year-old was sentenced to a whole life order.

Hotel owner alerted by ‘terrible noise’ that he had run over bride’s mother

Hotel owner alerted by ‘terrible noise’ that he had run over bride’s mother

Nicholas Bannister told police ‘I just didn’t see her’ after the incident at his North Yorkshire hotel which left Judith Wadsworth dead.

Father shares footage of son being mauled to raise awareness of dangerous dogs

Father shares footage of son being mauled to raise awareness of dangerous dogs

Gohar Siddique said it was the responsibility of dog owners to ensure people were not attacked after his son was mauled.

Starmer to declare ‘axis of instability’ facing western countries at summit

Starmer to declare ‘axis of instability’ facing western countries at summit

The Labour leader will dub the joint challenges an ‘axis of instability’ during an appearance at a summit for ‘progressive’ politicians in Canada.

Critically ill baby cannot be helped by ‘best of modern medicine’, judge told

Critically ill baby cannot be helped by ‘best of modern medicine’, judge told

A specialist outlined his views as a High Court judge began to consider six-month-old Indi Gregory’s case at a hearing in London.

Two men deny murdering cricketer on Isle of Wight

Two men deny murdering cricketer on Isle of Wight

Thomas Barton, 30, died on his way to hospital, police said.

Reeves: SNP strategy not a mandate for independence under Labour

Reeves: SNP strategy not a mandate for independence under Labour

A motion says the SNP would seek to start negotiations with the UK Government on independence if wins a majority of seats at the general election.

Hen harrier chick numbers grow for seventh year in a row

Hen harrier chick numbers grow for seventh year in a row

It is a new record year for the growing population despite continued persecution on grouse moors.

New panel to consider whether double child killer can be freed from prison

New panel to consider whether double child killer can be freed from prison

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk asked for the Parole Board to reconsider a previous decision to release Colin Pitchfork.

Man killed in attack by two XL bullies named by police

Man killed in attack by two XL bullies named by police

Ian Price, 52, died in hospital after being mauled by the dogs.

Bank expected to hike interest rates again, but pause may be on the cards

Bank expected to hike interest rates again, but pause may be on the cards

Rates have soared from 0.1% to 5.25% since December 2021.

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