Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

Eight arrests have been made as the National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 people linked to the abuse websites.

The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.

Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa said he would be raising the case with the Home Office.

Southern Water follows South East Water by introducing restrictions on its customers.

The HMICFRS warned that budget reductions and periods of no recruitment have led to a decline in officer and staff numbers, which has been made worse by high levels of sickness absence and adjustments to officers' duties.

The King gets proceedings under way in the Jedburgh sporting battle which dates back centuries.

The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.

Cameron Ross was able to continue working as a police officer for six years after he was cleared of an earlier rape allegation.

The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.

The 2022 outbreak led to an "unprecedented deadly blow" to the seabird colonies in Scotland and Wales.

After greeting queuing fans and handing out tickets to attendees, the princess took a seat on court 18.

A convicted people smuggler is living in Leicestershire and seeking asylum while working illegally, the BBC can reveal.

The group were given instructions to enter the house via the doorbell's remote intercom function.

Security correspondent looks at what the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan covers, and areas where savings are being made.

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.

As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.

The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.

The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.

Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.