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Missing Devon boy thought to be in Plymouth as police issue another 999 plea

If you see Tyrone please call 999

Update issued on Tyneside nurdle spill with 'different approach' to be taken over clean-up operation

The operation continues following the Port of Tyne nurdle incident when the Wind Orca struck the berthed BG Orang

They drive toward tornadoes. We went with them to see how their work could save lives

Tornadoes kill hundreds each decade in the US. These researchers are investigating why some storms produce twisters – despite the fatal risks On a narrow road in southern Iowa, my phone shrieked. Tornado warning. Take s…

Martin Lewis 'hidden tax trap' warning for parents with kids under 18 years old

Martin Lewis has warned those saving or investing for their children about a "hidden tax trap" that could trigger unexpected tax bills

‘Appalling behaviour’: Barnsley man sentenced after being filmed stamping on ducks

A Barnsley man has been given a suspended prison sentence after disturbing footage showed him chasing, striking and repeatedly stamping on ducks at a South Yorkshire beauty spot.

Edinburgh family 'devastated' at dad's decline after sudden dementia diagnosis

'Some days he knows who you are, some days he doesn’t.'

Trump visit involves ‘one of biggest’ policing operations in Ireland

US President Donald Trump’s visit will involve ‘one of the biggest security and policing operations’ ever carried out by Irish police.

‘I think of him every year’: remembering those lost in 9/11, 25 years later

Guardian readers share stories of the friends, colleagues and mentors whose lives they continue to honor decades after the attacks The September 11, 2001 attacks killed 2,977 people, resulting in the largest loss of lif…

Work to start on multimillion-pound refurbishment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Bellrock Consulting is managing the updates to venue, which is now closed to the public

Glasgow former council leader Susan Aitken criticises BBC for 'platforming far-right'

“It has long been a tactic of the far-right to paint cities as lawless and degenerate because cities stand for everything that they hate; diversity, cosmopolitanism, progress."

Man fails in bid to overturn conviction for murdering soldier during Troubles

Smirking Leeds 'monster' who abused children during 'campaign of rape' jailed

Paul Benstock was found guilty of a catalogue of offending following a trial earlier this year

Snapchat predator moves to North Staffordshire after arrest - now he's jailed

Ethan Mason blackmailed girls to get naked photos

Large police presence in Nottingham city centre as two people detained

Multiple police vehicles were stationed on Clumber Street

Plans to turn derelict West Lothian pub into 'hostel-style' holiday let thrown out

Plans to convert a derelict pub in Longridge into a 14 room accommodation block for single people thrown out at planning committee

Cody Gakpo injury update revealed before Liverpool face Fulham

Bradley Barcola is expected to be available after he was removed late on against Atletico Madrid due to cramp

Petition for Ali G statue slammed for 'totally inappropriate' Manchester bee comparison

One councillor said the plans would "demean" the town in Surrey

New concerns over gas-powered generators at planned Cardiff data centre

Two MSs and a councillor have raised concerns over the development

Alvaro Arbeloa denies Fulham rift after cryptic social media behaviour

Fulham have lost their first three games of the new season but Arbeloa said the mood is ‘positive’ ahead of the trip to Liverpool

Trump commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at Pentagon

Trump to commemorate 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at Pentagon

New Glasgow leader Ricky Bell says 'listening' council will 'fight' governments for funding

The Govan councillor was elected to lead Glasgow City Council yesterday, after Susan Aitken stepped down.

HMRC admits pensioners face 'legal letters' over savings interest

Officials have admitted that state pensioners are increasingly receiving tax letters over their savings interest, as banks share data with the taxman

Mystery continues over woman found dead in Liverpool park as police rule out more than 70 names

The body, which was discovered on 28 August, is believed to have been there for several weeks