32 h. ago Schoolboy, 11, who 'shot dad dead for taking Nintendo away' uttered three chilling words

Douglas Dietz, 42, was allegedly shot dead by his 11-year-old son Clayton in a furious row over his Nintendo Switch - the boy is said to have screamed 'I killed Daddy'

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3 d. ago Mystery remains after dad found dead in river after night out with friends

Nigel Stevens, 57, had been out with friends by a river before he was found dead two days later, and inquest heard

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5 d. ago How a family were shocked by allegations about a dead dad’s double life: best podcasts of the week

Was British army major Robbie Mills leading a secret double life? Or was his post-humous accuser hoodwinking Mills’ family? A true-crime investigation finds outA true-crime investigation into the supposed secret double life of British army major Robbie Mills. After Mills died in 1955, apparently from an accident on a submarine, a man called John Cotell turned up at his home claiming to be a friend of his – and a fellow spy. Journalist Eugene Henderson tells the troubling tale of Cottell, who rapidly insinuated his way into the Mills family’s lives. Alexi DugginsWidely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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6 d. ago The kindness of strangers: alone in the crowd at Glastonbury, a stranger hugged me tight while I cried about my dead dad

As I sobbed to U2, she would hug me tighter as we swayed to the musicRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesMy father died when I was 19, after a short and sharp fight with cancer. Unsure of what to do or how to proceed with life, I took a year off university and went backpacking through Europe. The other side of the world seemed like a good place to be.I ended up at the music festival Glastonbury in 2011. It was a great lineup that year but there was one act on the bill that really caught my eye: U2. They were my dad’s favourite band, so it seemed only right that I should go and see them. Of course, U2 aren’t exactly a massive draw for people my age, so I ended up alone in the massive crowd at the main stage while my friends saw other bands. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Swiss bar fire owner's dad admits son 'bears responsibility' for 40 dead after arrest

Jean Moretti confirmed his son Jacques' house is now under police protection after rising public anger over the Swiss ski bar fire tragedy, which also left 116 people injured

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9 d. ago Dad and son found dead had been reported missing months before 'murder

Police are awaiting post-mortem examination results to confirm their suspicions. They have said they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the deaths

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9 d. ago Horror as dad and son found dead in suspected murder suicide

Oisin O'Reilly, 11, was found dead at a house in Clondalkin, West Dublin, on Thursday morning after his father Wayne O'Reilly, 48, was discovered dead at a property in Ballyfermot

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9 d. ago Terry Yorath dies aged 75: Leeds and Wales football legend and dad of Gabby Logan passes away 'after short illness'

Born in Cardiff, Terry Yorath played a big part in the Leeds team under Don Revie, winning the First Division title, before spells with Coventry, Tottenham and Bradford.

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Terry Yorath dead: Gabby Logan's dad dies as she's forced to leave Match of the Day

Terry Yorath's family have announced his passing aged 75, with daughter Gabby Logan having to leave Match of the Day mid-episode on Wednesday to due to an emergency

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9 d. ago Terry Yorath dead aged 75: Leeds and Wales football legend and dad of Gabby Logan has passed away

Leeds and Wales football legend Terry Yorath and dad of Gabby Logan has passed away.

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1 week ago Charlotte Church admits she 'would be dead' without her dad in emotional message

Celebrity Traitors star Charlotte Church, 39, said her dad James Church helped her navigate the 'child star route' as it would have been 'so easy' to fall into addiction

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1 week ago British dad found dead in swimming pool on dream New Year's Eve Africa holiday

Michael Clarke, 64, drowned in a swimming pool on New Year's Eve while on holiday in Gambia, as his daughter pleads for help to get her father's body returned home

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1 week ago Scots band frontman dies in Hogmanay hillwalking tragedy one day after birthday

Dad-of-two Andrew Ure, 41, was found dead on Ben Vane after going missing during a solo hike.

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2 w. ago Val Kilmer's daughter pays emotional tribute to late star on his birthday... 9 months after his shock death at 65

In a touching post to Instagram on December 31, the actress and singer shared 20 photos of the Top Gun star - who died of pneumonia on April 1 after a long battle with throat cancer.

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2 w. ago Police confirm mum and two children dead in Boxing Day blaze after dad's desperate rescue attempt

The children's father - a service police officer - desperately tried to save his family but was overcome by the blaze

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3 w. ago Michael Vaughan's dad dies after England cricket legend rushed home from Ashes

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan flew home from Adelaide in Australia, where he was covering the Ashes as a pundit, to see his father Graham before he passed away

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Huge £20K reward in hunt for killers who shot dead dad in 'mistaken identity'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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4 w. ago Man in court charged with murder of missing Scots dad found dead in field

Gary McGowan appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court charged with murder.

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