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Three fake Instagram posts at the centre of the Wagatha Christie libel trial

Three fake Instagram posts at the centre of the Wagatha Christie libel trial

Coleen Rooney claimed Rebekah Vardy’s account was the only one to see the posts.

Court of Appeal to rule on Guardian’s challenge over secret Philip will hearing

Court of Appeal to rule on Guardian’s challenge over secret Philip will hearing

The newspaper challenged a decision to exclude the press from a court hearing about the Duke of Edinburgh’s will in July 2021.

Raab: Secure schools for young offenders will revolutionise child custody system

Raab: Secure schools for young offenders will revolutionise child custody system

Dominic Raab visited the former secure training centre in Kent, which is being converted into the UK’s first secure school.

Judges to rule on Wayne Couzens and child-killers’ sentence reduction appeals

Judges to rule on Wayne Couzens and child-killers’ sentence reduction appeals

Double murderer Ian Bailey and triple killer Jordan Monaghan also had their sentences reviewed.

Wagatha Christie timeline: How the Vardy v Rooney libel battle played out

Wagatha Christie timeline: How the Vardy v Rooney libel battle played out

After a seven-day trial in May, the decision in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case was announced on Friday.

Requiem Mass to be held for Father Dermott Donnelly, brother of TV star Dec

Requiem Mass to be held for Father Dermott Donnelly, brother of TV star Dec

Tributes poured in for the much-loved priest who worked with young people for decades.

High Court judge due to rule on ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial

High Court judge due to rule on ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial

Mrs Justice Steyn will give her long-awaited decision on Friday at noon.

Instagram pauses new features rollout following online community backlash

Instagram pauses new features rollout following online community backlash

Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Chrissy Teigen were among those criticising the changes.

What the papers say – July 29

What the papers say – July 29

Controversy over energy prices and profits and Tory debates dominate the nation’s papers on Friday.

Murder investigation under way after girl, nine, dies from suspected stab wound

Murder investigation under way after girl, nine, dies from suspected stab wound

Lincolnshire Police said officers were called to the scene in Fountain Lane in Boston at around 6.20pm on Thursday.

Jaden Smith says Formula E will one day be more popular than Formula One

Jaden Smith says Formula E will one day be more popular than Formula One

Smith, 24, recently visited the New York City E-Prix and took the all-electric single-seater race car for a test drive.

Sunak vows to double number of foreign criminals deported

Sunak vows to double number of foreign criminals deported

The Tory leadership contender and former chancellor told the Express newspaper that he would cut crime and expand prison capacity.

Family watching Euro final hope their personalised flag appears on TV again

Family watching Euro final hope their personalised flag appears on TV again

Kerry Laville said the flag refers to her daughters’ football team – the Battyeford Belles.

Boost for Truss after contenders in race for No 10 grilled by Tory members

Boost for Truss after contenders in race for No 10 grilled by Tory members

Candidates were quizzed on a vast array of policy areas – as well as their predictions for the Women’s Euro 2022 final.

Key moments as Tory leadership candidates compete in first official hustings

Key moments as Tory leadership candidates compete in first official hustings

The candidates were grilled in Leeds in the first of 12 official hustings

Charles, Duran Duran and 30ft mechanical bull officially open Commonwealth Games

Charles, Duran Duran and 30ft mechanical bull officially open Commonwealth Games

Activist Malala also spoke at the event in Birmingham on Thursday.

Conservative Party members impressed at leadership hustings

Conservative Party members impressed at leadership hustings

But some of the biggest rounds of applause in Leeds were reserved for questions suggesting current PM Boris Johnson should be on the ballot.

Police launch murder inquiry after girl, nine, dies from suspected stabbing

Police launch murder inquiry after girl, nine, dies from suspected stabbing

Lincolnshire Police said they were called to the scene in Boston on Thursday evening.

Truss and Sunak take to stage in first official hustings with Tory members

Truss and Sunak take to stage in first official hustings with Tory members

Candidates were quizzed on a vast array of policy areas – as well as their predictions for the Women’s Euro 2022 final.

In Pictures: Raging Bull kicks off Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

In Pictures: Raging Bull kicks off Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Birmingham played host to a spectacular opening ceremony for the 2022 Games.

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