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Ann Widdecombe murder 'politically and ideologically motivated', court hears

Ann Widdecombe's murder is alleged to have been "politically and ideologically motivated", a court has heard.
Northern Ireland secretary says he will ban Drumcree parade

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he is to ban the Drumcree parade.
Michelle O'Neill invited for police interview over Garvaghy Road protest

Michelle O'Neill says she has received a letter inviting her for a police interview in relation to her involvement in a Garvaghy Road protest.
Two Latvian men bailed after arrest at RAF base

Two Latvian men who were arrested on suspicion of trespassing at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire have been bailed.
Man who murdered wife and hid body in freezer while contacting escorts jailed for life

A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering his wife with a hammer and keeping her body in a freezer while he emptied their bank accounts and contacted escorts.
Ringleader of 'zoo sadist' network that tortured and killed monkeys jailed

Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence and cruelty to animals
Polanski's gamble fails - as the Burnham honeymoon rolls on

Andy Burnham decisively passed the first electoral test of his premiership last night.
UK weather: Drought declared in Yorkshire amid low water levels in reservoirs and rivers

Drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to a lack of spring and summer rainfall, the Environment Agency has said.
Abusive ex murdered woman in Scottish Borders after she began new relationship

A domestic abuser has admitted murdering his ex-partner and said he "intended to cut off her head" after learning she was in a new relationship.