UK: Police hunt killer of boy stabbed on London bus

Detectives hunting the killer of a 14-year-old boy stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London say they are working “at pace” to find those responsible. The teenager…

Thailand: Woman 36 found dead in hotel after taking drugs

The family of a woman found dead in a Bangkok hotel room after unwittingly taking a fatal mixture of drugs has urged others not to take illegal substances. Rebecca Turner,…

UK: Man admits to murder before start of trial

A man has admitted to murdering a 69-year-old man in Lincoln. John Connolly was found dead inside a house on Portland Street when police were called to the property shortly…

UK: Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions

A seven-month-old baby has died after a crash on the A1 as officers investigate whether the incident was linked to icy conditions. The baby boy suffered serious injuries when the…

UK: Major road to shut overnight for safety work

Parts of a busy Lincolnshire road will be closed overnight for safety improvements. The A1 between South Witham and Little Ponton, near Grantham, will be resurfaced, while road markings and…

UK: Boy, 17, rescued as danger from flooding continues

A 17-year-old boy has been rescued after he was stuck in floodwater as dozens of warnings remain in place across the region. More than 100 properties have been flooded in…

UK: Major incidents declared as the kingdom grapples with floods, snow and ice

Major incidents have been declared and dozens of people rescued in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire as heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday. Firefighters in Leicestershire received hundreds…

UK: Students from India say Liverpool is ‘so welcoming’

Students from India who chose to pursue their education at the University of Liverpool have described their experiences as “life changing”. Anakha Dileep Rekha and Andrea Neeta Anto said moving…

Scotland: Man tried to murder wife by driving over her twice

An abusive husband tried to murder his estranged wife by driving his car over her twice, claiming she had “embarrassed” him by leaving. William Budge, 62, drove his car directly…

Northern Ireland: Cold weather payments issued as weather warning comes into effect

Cold weather payments have been triggered for eight postcode areas in Northern Ireland, as the cold spell continues. The £25 payment is made to people living in areas where the…