Top Tory Esther McVey has been caught saying the Conservatives should stand down and give Reform UK a free run at taking the Runcorn by-election from Labour. In comments at odds with Tory leader Kemi...

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A senior doctor has apologised and been suspended for praising Adolf Hitler and calling Jewish people "horrible" during an antisemitic work rant. Dr Mili Shah, 47, sat back in her office chair and...

A teenage boy was savagely attacked by a hooded gang of axe and machete-wielding thugs who pounced as he walked through a sun-drenched springtime park.Horrific footage captured the tracksuits and...

A 16-year-old girl who  attacked an autistic child until she fell unconscious has admitted to the assault - which also saw her batter another five children.The teenager, who cannot be named for...

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Nigel Farage unveiled Reform UK’s by-election candidate for Runcorn and Helsby yesterday - and said his party could take the seat in a "hell of a tussle". The party leader said candidate Sarah...

Fatally-injured man raised arms at girl, trial told1 hour agoAsha PatelBBC News, East MidlandsSuppliedAn 80-year-old who was fatally injured in a park hit a boy on the back of his legs with a shoe...

Reform UK is set to unveil its candidate for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election later today. At 1pm, party leader Nigel Farage will reveal the contender in the constituency, launching their campaign...