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A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in a residential street in Essex.The victim, aged in his 30s, was found seriously injured in Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, before he died at the scene. Essex Police said firearms officers rushed to the road after being called at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.Detectives believe the man was attacked and that "three suspects, all men wearing balaclavas, […]

Two wild bison calves have been born in Kent, after a herd of the animals was introduced in 2022. The animals were introduced to help naturally manage the West Blean and Thornden woods near Canterbury, as part of a first-of-its-kind rewilding project. Although they're monitored daily by rangers from the Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust, the two newcomers were a surprise. Image: The calves came as a surprise to rangers. […]

Tributes have been pouring in after the death of One Direction star Liam Payne. The 31-year-old singer died outside a hotel in Argentina's capital, after falling from the third floor, police said. He rose to fame after appearing on X Factor in 2010, where the world-famous boy band was formed.TV presenter Dermot O'Leary, who presented the show at the time, called it "the worst news". Please use Chrome browser for a […]

Cabinet ministers are writing to the prime minister in an urgent attempt to soften some of the spending cuts being demanded ahead of the budget. The main measures for the budget have to be decided by the end of Wednesday and sent to the Office for Budget Responsibility before the Treasury shuts up for the evening. Sky News can confirm letters from cabinet ministers complaining about the budget have gone over […]

The Met Office is warning of winds of up to 80mph at the weekend - as a separate rain alert remains in force until midnight today.The forecaster said a "windy period is expected across the whole of the UK on Sunday and into Monday". Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as parts of North Wales and Cumbria, are expected to see the worst conditions and are under a yellow warning […]

Thomas Tuchel has said it is an "honour" and "huge privilege" to be confirmed as England football manager.In a statement, the new boss of the men's team said: "I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. "I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already."To have the chance to represent […]

The former head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson has died aged 80.Sir Mike, known as 'Jacko', died on Tuesday surrounded by his family, the Army said. The father-of-three led the Army during the allied invasion of Iraq in 2003 after serving in Northern Ireland and Bosnia. Image: General Sir Mike Jackson with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment in Kuwait in 2003. Pic: Reuters The British Army […]

Thomas Tuchel has a signed a deal to become the next manager of the England men's football team.The German is expected to be officially unveiled on Wednesday after Gareth Southgate's resignation after Euro 2024, with Lee Carsley having taken temporary charge since then. Tuchel is perhaps best known in the UK for being the former Chelsea manager. But his stint in west London was just one small part of his […]

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to leave his Manchester United ambassador role at the end of the season amid the club's cost-cutting drive.The Red Devils legend is synonymous with the club's most successful years, having managed there between 1986 and 2013, winning 38 trophies. However, since he left the dugout, United have struggled to build on the Scotsman's achievements. Image: Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Pic: PA After […]