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Labour suspend MP after arrest on suspicion of rape

Labour has suspended MP and mayor Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape.

Nick Rockett powers to famous National victory for Willie and Patrick Mullins

Amateur rider Patrick Mullins enjoyed his finest hour as he guided Nick Rockett to victory for his father Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree.

Jaguar Land Rover to pause US shipments in wake of tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover has said it will “pause” shipments to the US as it works to “address the new trading terms” of Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Warm dry weather set to stay for whole of next week across UK

Warm and dry weather is expected to continue across the country for the whole of next week after the hottest day of the year so far.

Elton John on distressing sight loss as he is unable to see his boys play

Sir Elton John has said losing his eyesight has been “distressing” and emotional for him.

Neonatal care leave will make huge difference for parents say campaigners

A new neonatal care leave and pay entitlement will make a “huge difference” for parents, campaigners have said.

Charles and Camilla to enjoy Italian state banquet on wedding anniversary

The King and Queen will spend their 20th wedding anniversary evening as guests of honour at a state banquet held in Rome.

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape.

Starmer to hold talks with global leaders as world reels from US tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer will be holding a series of talks with global leaders this weekend as the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and European markets plummeted following retaliatory measures from China.

Sarina Wiegman admits one eye is on Euros

Her comments come ahead of the Nations League game against Belgium

Gregor Townsend excited by Scotlands summer tour of South Pacific

The tour gets underway on the 5th of July

Woman given conditional discharge for breaching abortion clinic buffer zone

An anti-abortion campaigner at the centre of a free speech controversy involving the US government has been given a two-year conditional discharge after being found guilty of breaching a “buffer zone” outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic.