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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three children were found dead at a property in Bristol. Police were called to Blaise Walk in the Sea Mills area of the city at 12.40am on Sunday after receiving a “concern for welfare call”. Three “young children” who were found inside the property were

Oppenheimer is the winner of the night at this year’s BAFTAs, taking home seven awards, including the big one – best film. Irish actor Cillian Murphy, who stars as “father of the atomic bomb” J Robert Oppenheimer, was named best actor – and thanked his “Oppen-homies” on stage – while co-star Robert Downey Jr was

Influencer boxing is taking the sport by storm – but it’s also creating serious safety concerns. It consists of popular YouTubers and internet personalities fighting each other in the boxing ring. But thanks to their cult following, some of them – like Jake Paul, Logan Paul and KSI – have become the most recognisable names

Lord Cameron says he wants Ukraine’s allies to “do more” to help defeat Russia and that together they “outmatch” President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Speaking to Sky News at a security conference in Munich, the foreign secretary said Ukraine’s partners outmatched Russia “25 to one” and that they’ve “got to make that difference count”. Lord Cameron

A 16-year-old boy killed in a stabbing in Bristol has been named by police. Avon and Somerset Police say they believe the teenager who died on Wednesday was Darrien Williams. He was attacked in Rawnsley Park in the Easton area of the city by two people wearing masks who left the scene on bicycles. Darrien

Migrants have been found in the back of a lorry at Newhaven ferry port in East Sussex. Six people have been taken to hospital and police have arrested two others. Border Force officials and paramedics are at the scene. South East Coast Ambulance said it was called at 9.40am, with a statement adding: “A range

Rishi Sunak has suffered a double-blow after losing two by-elections to Labour, overturning significant majorities in both. Both Kingswood and Wellingborough turned from blue to red, meaning this government has seen the most by-election losses of any Conservative administration since the Second World War. By-election results live: Labour secures double victory The losses do not

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has said mobile phones should be made specifically for children under 16 to protect them from online harms. In an interview with Sky News’ Sophy Ridge, Esther Ghey added that tech giants and mobile phone companies need to “take more responsibility for children’s welfare”. She also believes the

There was always a “huge sense of relief” for Gill Williams when she found a body. Working as a police diver, the most difficult part of her job was the long, tiring searches – her mind playing tricks as she felt her way forward in the cold, dark water, waiting to touch a limb. During

A mechanic who helped run one of the dark web’s biggest child sex abuse websites has been jailed for 16 years after he was convicted under organised crime laws in the first case of its kind. Nathan Bake, a 28-year-old tyre fitter from Runcorn, Cheshire, was the head moderator and second in command of The

Shoplifting has hit a record high with 16.7 million incidents recorded last year – more than double compared to 2022. The spate cost retailers around £1.8bn, a record sum, and the first time it has surpassed the £1bn mark, according to an annual survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Violence and abuse against shop

DJ Steve Wright, a presenter on BBC radio stations, has died. Wright, who was 69, presented for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades. He was last on air on Sunday. His family confirmed his death “with deep sorrow and profound regret” in a statement on Tuesday. This breaking news story

The Labour Party has withdrawn support for its candidate in the Rochdale by-election after receiving an official complaint over his “antisemitic” remarks. It is understood that Azhar Ali has also been suspended from the party pending an investigation. A Labour Party spokesperson said: “Following new information about further comments made by Azhar Ali coming to

A teenager who went missing for six years has said he hopes police do not find his mother and grandfather after he was allegedly abducted. Alex Batty, then 11-years-old, went on holiday with his mother, Melanie Batty – who does not have legal parental guardianship – and his grandfather, David Batty, in 2017. But the

Four boys aged between 12 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of rape in Rochdale. Police were called to reports of a rape in Newbold at around 6pm on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said. Four suspects, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, were arrested and remain in police custody. The victim is being supported

A smiling King Charles has attended church in Sandringham for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was announced. The 75-year-old monarch was seen arriving for the service in Norfolk on Sunday morning – a day after thanking supporters for their wishes following his cancer diagnosis. The King briefly waved as he walked up to

The King has made his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer, using it to give his “heartfelt thanks” to the public for their “comfort and encouragement”. In a message, written from Sandringham in Norfolk, King Charles said: “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good

Police have started searching the River Thames for the body of chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi. The Metropolitan Police said boats were out searching by 9am and would shortly be approaching from the east of Chelsea Bridge. Detectives said on Friday they believed Azedi was dead after CCTV showed him leaning over the railings of

As a homeless father, Dave says taking drugs is the only thing that puts him to sleep. Under their influence, he’s no longer “bothered about sleeping on the streets” or “worrying about the cold”. “If I had a nice warm flat, I’d give it up like that,” he says. The number of people dying from

Police searching for the Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi say “death is the most probable outcome”, as they search the River Thames for a body. Ezedi has been on the run for over a week following the southwest London incident that left 12 people injured, including a mother, 31, and her two daughters, aged