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The UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 is now unopposed after UEFA announced Turkey’s decision to withdraw from the process. It means the islands will hold the tournament subject to final approval from UEFA’s executive committee in Switzerland next week. It comes after Europe’s governing body said it received a request from Italy

Fire crews have worked through the night to tackle a blaze in Glasgow. Emergency services were called to the derelict building in St Michael’s Lane in the Parkhead area shortly before 10pm on Tuesday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) mobilised six appliances and a high-reach vehicle to the scene. Two appliances remain in

NHS leaders have for the first time said that junior doctor and consultant strike action is “causing significant disruption and risk to patients”. In a letter to BMA chair Professor Phil Banfield, senior figures in NHS England said they were “extremely concerned” that Christmas Day levels of cover were “insufficient to ensure appropriate levels of

A police investigation is under way into the reported serious sexual assault of a schoolgirl in a popular Renfrewshire park. The 14-year-old is said to have been attacked within Paisley’s Fountain Gardens between 5.30pm and 7pm on Monday. Police Scotland said its investigation was at an early stage. A force spokesperson added they were looking

Police searching for a sex attack suspect have released an e-fit image. A woman walking her dog along a footpath was targeted by a man who had been crouched in the undergrowth nearby, according to Thames Valley Police. The reported assault took place in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead on a path in an open

Food prices have dropped for the first month in more than two years, according to an industry lobby group that says food inflation is now in single digits. The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index found food inflation eased to an annual rate of 9.9% in September, which is down from 11.5% in August.

Scientists say they have discovered planet-like objects in a distant nebula unconnected to any star to orbit – and floating in pairs. Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) show the Orion Nebula in the clearest detail yet, and researchers say closer investigations throw up a surprising phenomenon. Around 40 gassy “planets” have been

A police officer said he thought he could smell cannabis coming from the car of sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner Team GB athlete Bianca Williams, a misconduct hearing has heard.  The top athletes believe they were racially profiled during a “disturbing” stop and search incident as they drove to their home in West

The second part of the public inquiry into the UK coronavirus response starts today, focusing on “core decision making and political governance”. After a summer break, it will restart with statements from the lawyers representing the inquiry on Tuesday followed by representatives from the COVID-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group and its Scotland and Wales

A house which featured in the hit Netflix series Sex Education is up for sale. Built on 4.52 acres of land, the guide price for the property stands at £1.5m. The Norwegian-style chalet in the Herefordshire village of Symonds Yat, within a few miles of the Welsh border, was built in 1912. The current owner

Police have contacted the family of a young football fan who died from cancer after two people appeared to mock him at Sheffield Wednesday’s clash with Sunderland. Two people were pictured holding up a phone appearing to show Bradley Lowery’s face as they laughed following the club’s 3-0 Championship defeat to Sunderland. After the incident,

Sheffield Wednesday and police are investigating after two fans appeared to mock a young Sunderland fan who died from cancer in 2017.  Two people were pictured holding up a phone showing the six-year-old Bradley Lowery’s face as they laughed following the club’s 3-0 Championship defeat to Sunderland. Bradley was a mascot for England and Sunderland

A convicted child rapist is being sought by police after breaching his licence conditions and being recalled to prison. Stephen Pennington is described by Lancashire Constabulary as “a high-risk sex offender who presents a real risk to children and women”. Image: Pic: Lancashire Constabulary handout The 35-year-old was jailed in 2009 for the rape of

A new study has begun to measure the long-term impact of vaping on the body’s cardiovascular system. Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University will assess health markers in people who use e-cigarettes compared to those who smoke and those who do neither. The study, which is expected to take 18 months to complete, will measure the

Northamptonshire’s police chief is being investigated after being accused of wearing a Falklands War combat service medal – even though he was 15 at the time. Nick Adderley joined the police service in 1982 following a 10-year career in the Royal Navy, serving as both a cadet and in the regular service. It is alleged

Energy bills in the first three months of 2024 are projected to increase before dropping later in the year, according to a closely-watched forecast. Consumers can expect more costly bills from January as energy regulator Ofgem will bring its price cap up to £1,898 for an annual average household bill – an increase of £64,

Manchester United footballer Antony will resume training at the club and will be available for selection despite abuse allegations being brought against him. Earlier this month the club placed the winger on a leave of absence as he faced allegations from three women in Brazil. It’s understood he remained on full pay. The 23-year-old Brazilian

A DNA profile has been identified in the cheese wire murder of taxi driver George Murdoch. The breakthrough was announced on Friday – on the 40th anniversary of the brutal killing in Aberdeen. No one has ever been arrested in connection with the case. Mr Murdoch, who was known as Dod, was attacked with a

Laurence Fox went “way past the limits of acceptance” in his “appalling” comments on GB News about journalist Ava Evans, the channel’s boss has said. Chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos said it “should not have happened” as he issued a personal apology to the political correspondent. Actor-turned-political-activist Fox made a series of remarks about Ms Evans

Andrew Tate can travel anywhere in Romania after a court eased travel restrictions on the controversial influencer. Since August, Tate hasn’t been able to travel outside the Bucharest area without a judge’s approval. The 36-year-old is alleged to have exploited women to earn money for his webcam business and faces charges including human trafficking, rape