66 minutes ago Newcastle house explosion: Man killed alongside boy, 7, named as 'best big brother'

Jason Laws, known as Jay, has been named locally as the man in his 30s who was found dead at the scene of the horrific house explosion on Violet Close in Newcastle's Benwell and Elswick neighbourhood

Events

66 minutes ago Businessman Sir Tom Hunter paid to return Alex Salmond’s body to Scotland

The entrepreneur said he ‘deserved the dignity and privacy of a private return to the home of his birth’.

Politics

77 minutes ago The One Show's Alex Jones breaks down in tears as Roman Kemp comforts her in moving scenes

The One Show presenters Roman Kemp and Alex Jones were in floods of tears on Wednesday night's show after hearing a moving story from a Children In Need segment.

Politics

88 minutes ago Adorable moment Prince William pets a very excited dog during his visit to Cornwall

Prince William made a new four-legged friend visited Duchy College Stoke Climsland in Callington, Cornwall, today.

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94 minutes ago Primark fans rave over £36 'gorgeous' autumn jacket that 'goes with anything'

The high street store has brought out a new collection - with one item catching the attention of shoppers

Economics

1 hour ago Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow stuns Scots commuters with impromptu train station gig

Glasgow's Queen Street Station was treated to a version of Love is All Around.

Politics

1 hour ago Luke Littler net worth prediction as 'more than David Beckham' comment made

Luke Littler has exploded onto the darts scene over the past year, but his net worth is still a way off matching that of footballing icon David Beckham

Politics

1 hour ago Arsenal XI vs Bournemouth: Bukayo Saka injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Gabriel Martinelli is also a question mark for Premier League return, though Kai Havertz should be fit

Events

2 hours ago Cadbury fans 'ecstatic' at the return of Christmas treat that sells out every year

'This made a perfect Christmas present for anyone who loves chocolate'

Politics

3 hours ago Newcastle explosion: Second body found at scene of blast in street in Benwell

The body, believed to be that of a man in his 30s, was found in the debris by emergency crews

Events