Who is Angela Rayner? Ashton-under-Lyne MP tipped as potential new Labour leader
Shadow education secretary among those said to be in running to replace Jeremy Corbyn
Motorway closed after body found on M53 in Wirral
Merseyside Police find body of man on central reservation between J2 and J3.
'Serious' house fire in Withington leaves two dead and four children injured
Investigation launched into 'tragic' incident at house in Manchester.
The Purge in Brazil: Police strike in Espirito Santo leaves 100 dead amid anarchy
Chaos in coastal state continues as police walk out following dispute over pay.
RAF jets scrambled to intercept Russian bombers flying near UK
Two Russian Blackjack jets said to have flown between the Faroe Islands and Shetland Islands.
Plans for first UK commercial spaceflight to take off by 2020 announced by government
Spaceflight from UK could begin in just a few years as MPs draw up legislation.
Hornchurch fire: Three members of same family die following blaze on Laburnum Avenue
Husband, wife and brother all die after fire breaks out at east London home.
A12 crash: Lorry driver dies after falling off Coleman's Bridge near Witham
Major accident sees HGV lorry careering off bridge and bursting into flames.
Full list of MPs who voted against guaranteeing EU citizens can stay in UK post-Brexit
MPs reject amendment to Brexit bill by 332 votes to 290.
Troubled socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson found dead in her flat aged 45
Reality star and aristocrat recently revealed she was suffering from brain tumor
'UK's worst paedophile' Mark Frost to die in jail for decades of abuse against children
Banned teacher admitted to dozens of offences against children in UK and Thailand.
Rolf Harris cleared of new child sex allegations following second trial
Disgraced entertainer cleared of second wave of indecent assault allegations dating back to 1971.
Man charged after pregnant Muslim woman kicked in stomach loses unborn twins
David Gallacher accused of racially motivated attack against pregnant woman in Milton Keynes.
GM UTC: £9m state-of-the-art school closes after no pupils pass GCSE maths and English
School in Oldham which opened in September 2014 to close after failing to attract enough students.
Fire at Dalston Kingsland Overground during rush hour causes severe delays
Small explosion believed to have been cause by battery pack leaves three minor injuries.
Pakistan International Airlines flight escorted to Stansted airport by RAF jets
A man who was due to be arrested on arrival at Heathrow Airport was instead intercepted at Stansted.
Russell Square mass stabbing killer Zakaria Bulhan detained at Broadmoor hospital
19-year-old admitted killing US tourist and injuring five others during rampage.
Huge cannabis farm discovered within grounds at Legoland
Two men arrested after plants discovered on land in Windsor near to popular theme park.
Florida man jailed for burning down mosque attended by Orlando Pulse nightclub shooter
Joseph Schreiber says arson attack last September had nothing to do with gunman Omar Mateen.
Marine A: Sgt Alexander Blackman begins appeal against Taliban murder conviction
Hearing starts for marine hoping to overturn conviction for murdering enemy solider in Helmand province.
NHS life 'bleaker than ever' following fall in EU and student nursing applications
Two separate figures show less nurse course application and 90% drop in EU nationals post-Brexit.
Oldham councillors told to bring own tea and coffee to meetings to help save millions
Cash-stricken council may scrap free beverages at meetings to help reduce costs.
Zakaria Bulhan admits killing US teacher and injuring five others during Russell Square stabbing
The 19-year-old denies murdering Darlene Horton on grounds of diminished responsibility.
Birmingham fare dodger filmed attacking ticket inspectors over £2.20 train ticket
Elliot Nash jailed for assaulting staff member following 'completely unacceptable' incident.
End of the road for diesel cars as government 'planning scrappage scheme' to help cut emissions
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said to be in favour of offering people money or trade-in for old vehicles.
Norway's former PM questioned at Washington airport after visiting Iran in 2014
Kjell Magne Bondevik unable to leave Dullas airport after visiting country for human rights conference.
Number of child-on-child sex offences increases to more than 22 a day
Children's charity Barnardo's says sex offences committed by children increased to 9,290 in 2016
Two of Rotherham child-abuse gang shout 'Allahu Akbar' in court after being handed jail terms
Six men jailed for over 80 years combined for committing multiple sex offences against two young girls between 1999 and 2001.
February Tube strikes: Underground map shows how many stations will close during walkouts
Most zone 1 stations set to be shut for days as RMT plan more strike action.
Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch founded 'Fascism Forever Club' in school
President's pick found to have led club which battled 'left-wing tendencies' while at Georgetown Preparatory