33 minutes ago UK explores plans for new rail line as alternative to axed HS2 northern leg

Feasibility study for a Birmingham to Manchester route to be launched by ministers

Politics

66 minutes ago Investigators found notebook detailing shooting plans and ‘shrine’ to past killings in home of accused Georgia mass killer

Colt Gray reportedly joked about the Columbine High School and Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings in front of his mother, investigators revealed

Events

76 minutes ago Labour MP pushes to ban fireworks louder than a lawnmower and restrict sales to only specialist shops in a bid to ease the stress on cats and dogs

Sarah Owen, a former shadow minister, claimed a change to the rules around fireworks was 'long overdue'.

Economics

77 minutes ago Strictly's fake groping scandal means Wynne Evans three times more likely to leave, bookies say

It was a load of viral nonsense but the knock-on effect is a flurry of cash on the singer being sent home this weekend

Politics

84 minutes ago Escape to the Country buyer asks 'You're kidding me?' as she breaks down over property choice

The hit BBC show Escape to the Country aired emotional scenes on Thursday afternoon (October 17) as Briony May Williams showcased a home that left a couple speechless

Events

88 minutes ago Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war

Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says strike on Gaza may have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Politics

97 minutes ago Child, 7, killed in Newcastle house explosion was a ‘beautiful, funny and caring little boy’

Family of Archie York say they are ‘truly devastated and heartbroken beyond words’ by his death

Events

1 hour ago Final Fantasy 14 Fall Guys collab – start date, content, rewards and in

The Final Fantasy 14 Fall Guys crossover is making its return for the third time, and it's giving players the chance to earn some of the strangest cosmetics in the game's history.

Sport

1 hour ago Giant turbines taller than BT Tower planned for Welsh hill in 'nationally significant' plan

RWE has said it intends to build six wind turbines on land between Abertillery and Abersychan which would produce enough power for 50,000 homes

Politics

2 hours ago US Secret Service needs new leadership after attempt on Trump’s life, review finds

Bipartisan commission lists multiple failures that led to assassination attempt on former president in Pennsylvania in July

Politics