More than 200 extra police officers sent to Cleveland after string of incidents More than 200 extra police officers have been drafted in to help Cleveland Police keep “innocent residents” safe following a string of violent incidents across Middlesbrough which have left nine people dead. Investigations were continuing after a woman and a seven-year-old girl
UEFA considers legal action against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino over World Cup plan UEFA is considering bringing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Switzerland over his plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors. European football’s governing body took legal action in New York on Thursday against FIFA, Infantino, and the
Chemistry teacher guilty of indecent assault with two male pupils A chemistry teacher has been convicted of having sexual relationships with two pupils at an all-boys school in the late 1980s. Sally-Anne Bowen, who taught at Christ’s College in Finchley, north London, indecently assaulted the teenage boys when they were aged around 14 to 15
8.7 million customers’ data accessed in cyber attack against three UK airports Three major UK airports have been hit by a “cyber security incident” in which the data of about 8.7 million customers was accessed, Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has said. The company, which operates Manchester Airport, London Stansted and East Midlands Airport, said “at
Dozens of homes damaged by flooding as heatwaves make way for thunderstorms Dozens of homes have been damaged by flood water amid thunderstorm warnings and heavy rain after most of England and the whole of Wales was declared in drought. The Met Office said thundery showers across England and Wales could cause 75mm of rain
Vehicle hits wall outside house minutes away from A66 crash and fatal house fire A vehicle crashed into a wall outside a house near Middlesbrough, minutes away from the scenes of two fatal incidents in less than a week. Police are investigating the damage at a property on Steele Crescent, South Bank, in the early
UK offers £5 million to Nepal following country’s devastating flash floods The UK has offered £5 million to help the Nepalese government amid a “very distressing and devastating situation” following the country’s flash floods, the Prime Minister has said. More than 30 British nationals are among hundreds of people missing and feared dead as rescue
Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton after death at 80 Miley Cyrus has led tributes to her “angel” godmother Dolly Parton after the death of he country music superstar at the age of 80, following a “brief battle with cancer”. Wrecking Ball singer Cyrus, 33, frequently cited the queen of country as a deeply
Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80 The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry has died aged 80. The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home, according to his long-time manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz. A cause
Girl, 13, among UK tourists feared missing in Nepal after flash flood Twelve UK citizens, including a 13-year-old girl, and two Irish nationals are feared missing following a flash flood in the Rasuwa region of Nepal, the tour operator leading the excursion has said. Alpine Eco Trek, which offers guided tours and expeditions in Nepal,