Police officers are guarding a cordon in Dingle, Liverpool after a warrant was carried out in the area.

Explosive experts were called when police made a discovery.

The cost of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral has not been disclosed but could run into the tens of millions, with the taxpayer footing a significant part of the bill.

Some travellers wishing to say their final farewells to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday were unable to reach London due to travel disruption throughout the whole of southern England.

Firefighters were called to the scene of the large blaze shortly after 6.30pm

Royal fans travelling to London for Her Majesty's state funeral are set to enjoy fine weather with temperatures reaching a high of 20 C across the country.

TOP medics have urged people to get vaccinated against flu, as a winter virus surge looms.

The US President, alongside other world leaders, will later today attend the "state reception of the century" at Buckingham Palace.

FALLING gas prices could leave the government with a lower bill for bailing out households and businesses.

Leicester has been the scene of a series of disturbances apparently stemming from a cricket match between India and Pakistan last month.