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A second teenage boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death in south-west London. Jamal Coombes, 17, was found fatally wounded after emergency services were called to Glycena Road in Battersea at around 04:20 BST on Saturday. The 15-year-old from Wandsworth, who cannot be named …

Mary has managed to take her GCSEs but said it had not been easy. “It’s kind of difficult, but I feel you are not your diagnosis,” she said. “It’s you and what you know, the subjects that you’re strong with, so I think it’s all about having passion and drive …

The Red Roses’ top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title in Australia as part of a new four-year pay agreement with the Rugby Football Union. Overall, it is understood the players have negotiated a 25% increase on …

Manchester United have decided not to enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup for the 2026-27 campaign. United sources say they have taken the decision because of a combination of returning to the Uefa Youth League following the senior side’s qualification for the Champions League and running a slightly …

A fire that closed part of the M1 in Leicestershire was caused by a blown tyre on the trailer of a car transporter. Multiple fire crews were called the scene on the northbound side of the motorway, north of Catthorpe Interchange, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said at about 18:00 …

The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning, with temperatures set to hit 40C in some areas. BBC News

Councillors have narrowly voted in favour of the Union flag being flown on a permanent basis above public buildings across Calderdale. The decision, by a vote of four to three, was made by members of the council’s Governance and Business Committee on Monday evening. Their recommendation will go to a …

Thunderstorms and heavy overnight rain have caused significant disruption across parts of London, including at Heathrow Airport. There is currently no Elizabeth Line service between Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminal 4 due to flooding caused by the downpour and the Heathrow Express is running a reduced service in …

A large blaze involving about 450 tonnes of cardboard is “well under control”, firefighters have said, after smoke could be seen for miles on Monday evening. The fire at a recycling facility in Everite Road, Widnes, Cheshire, began at 16:27 BST and was declared a major incident by Cheshire Fire …

Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year contract from next season. The 48-year-old New Zealander will replace Willie Peters at the reigning Super League champions at the end of the campaign. Peters announced in March that he would be leaving at the conclusion of …

Mark Billington’s family have spent 40 years trying to get the truth about how the 15-year-old died. BBC News

A lifeboat crew surprised their newlywed crew mates with a yellow welly guard of honour. BBC News

There is currently no Elizabeth Line service between Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminal 4. BBC News

Reg Barker, 66, says he only found out he was adopted when he applied for a passport, aged 18. BBC News

Tom Wilmott says he wanted to help two charities and expects to be running about 300 miles. BBC News

The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning, with temperatures set to hit 40C in some areas. BBC News

Bill Kober, who lives in Woodbridge, is proving that age is just a number… one press-up at a time. BBC News

Amelie says she loves the work of model maker in her hometown and wants to help fund the creations. BBC News

The number of apprentice carpenters is falling, but one boatyard is bucking that trend. BBC News

Shropshire Council is expecting the high temperatures to have an impact on road surfaces. BBC News