Police were blocked from charging Labour MP Tom Driberg with sexually abusing boys, claims Simon Danczuk

MP says new allegations concerning the former party chairman were made by retired Met Police detective sergeant

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning amid heavy rainfall and flooding

Before this weekend, no-one had crossed the Channel for 28 days, according to the latest Home Office data

Experts said daily tea drinkers had a lower risk of osteoporosis

Most recent date on which people crossed the Channel was 28 days ago, according to latest Home Office data

The broadcaster, 81, praised King Charles for his personal health update

Contact made by Duke and Duchess of Sussex to King Charles and Thomas Markle recently still does not indicate there will be wider reconciliation, according to reports

Emergency services called to property in south Wales on Friday evening

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Parliament-based campaigners to set out ‘gold-standard’ reforms including banning trail-hunting

The installation lies at the heart of a new forest being created between Bristol and Bath.

Seal pups and jellyfish-like organisms are among the creatures washed up on Dorset's beaches.

Funding for maintenance work was approved with plans for a further £41m to be spent during the next 20 years.

Julie Colville is part of a lung cancer study which she saysis "critical" to spotting symptoms.

Chloe and Leo, from Southampton, are aiming to compete for the British national team.

A father of four was fatally struck by a car outside the Nottinghamshire prison.

A woman is in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a BMW on Thursday.

Jane White left Leicester for Menorca six years ago and now volunteers at a donkey sanctuary.

What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?

Network Rail said the work to upgrade the reliability of equipment could cause disruption.

Why South East Water’s supply chaos raises big questions for customers and regulators.

Geoff Stonebanks says he has had to downsize this year due to a knee operation.

A researcher says the site provided the best location for early humans who were making fire.

Alison Smith says joining Shifnal Striders has made her happier and more confident.

Ryan Featherstone, 28, died in a crash near Boston on Sunday when his car hit a tree.

Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College.

A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says there is "not any sense" to Cole Palmer's ongoing groin injury - and hopes it does not prove to be a season-long issue.

The frozen cap has been called the ‘evil twin’ of the two-child benefit limit