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The number of children as young as six going to A&E in a mental health crisis has risen sharply, new figures reveal.

A baby found dead at an address in Sheffield died of stab wounds, according to a post-mortem.

Tim Davie, the former BBC director-general, is returning to the private sector with roles at a pair of companies backed by KKR, one of the world's largest investment firms.

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The King and Queen's senior equerry is set to leave his role supporting the couple.

Summer 2026 has been declared the hottest since records began in 1884, according to provisional statistics.

Cleveland Police will be given an extra £2m to tackle serious crime, the home secretary has announced, after a spate of incidents in and around Middlesbrough.

A family has paid tribute to their "beloved daughter" who died in a house fire.

John Swinney has unveiled his programme for government - which includes axing the number of health boards from 14 to two and introducing a misogyny bill to tackle violence against women and girls.