Noah Woods ‘got through gap in fence’ before he was found in lake, inquest told A three-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake following a huge search had left a play area “through a gap in the fence”, an inquest heard. Noah Woods became separated from a relative after visiting a playground in
Danny Tommo to appear in court charged over alleged Channel boat slashing Far-right activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – is to appear in court charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board. The 37-year-old, of no fixed address,
Jos Buttler injury scuppers England hopes as they lose second ODI to Sri Lanka A hamstring injury to Jos Buttler derailed England’s hopes of sealing their Metro Bank One-Day Series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists edging a high-scoring thriller by 16 runs at Headingley. England were left to chase 322 after a fine century
Justice system must put rights of children over paedophiles – Met Commissioner Pressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground. Zafer Dogan
UK announces £88 million to provide healthcare and clean water to Palestinians The UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries and vital mental health services will be delivered as part of
Meghan given ‘loving’ welcome back, duchess’s friend reveals The Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said. Kelly McKee Zajfen posted images on Instagram of Meghan and the Duke of Sussex, and her own baby son Jack, enjoying walks
Dolly Parton’s sister says there is no family ‘feud’ after nephew was fired Dolly Parton’s sister Freida has said there is no “feud” within the family after the late singer’s estate filed a temporary restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Mr Seaver, who is the son of Parton’s other sister Cassie, served as her
Freddie Mercury’s godson hopes singer’s piano will be ‘cherished’ after sale Freddie Mercury’s only godson, Freddie Mack, has said he hopes the grand piano used by the singer will be “cherished” and honoured after it is sold at auction The piano, which went on public display on Wednesday, is part of a collection offered by
FIFA president Gianni Infantino ‘committed’ to doing what is right for football FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has “never been more determined and committed” to doing “what is right for the game” after pledging to conduct an independent review of the organisation’s governance. Infantino has faced major criticism and pressure, particularly from European football’s
Crown court backlog: Record number of cases waiting more than year to be heard Record numbers of victims are waiting more than a year for their case to be heard as the crown court backlog in England and Wales continues to soar. There were 80,829 outstanding cases at the end of June, Ministry of Justice