UK

Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, boss says

Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

11 hrs ago

England

Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates

Psychiatrist 'did not view' killer's earlier incidents

Prof Nigel Blackwood had not seen video footage or heard audio of previous incidents, the inquiry hears.

2 hrs ago

Nottinghamshire

Teen admits £140k cosmetics shoplifting spree

He stole cosmetic products from Boots and Holland & Barrett stores across London.

6 hrs ago

London

Showaddywaddy members pay tribute to guitarist after death

A former bandmate has described Trevor Oakes as "an innovator and a fantastic asset to the band".

8 hrs ago

Leicestershire

A man with very short hair, wearing black-rimmed glasses and with a short beard, smiles at the camera

Rob Burrow's father dies after short illness

Leeds Rhinos pay tribute to Burrow, saying he was a "tireless campaigner" for the MND community.

10 hrs ago

West Yorkshire

Five caravans lined up on Roman Way in Glastonbury near to trees. There are also several homes in the background.

'State of emergency' call over van-dwellers

A councillor has called for action over the lack of official traveller sites in the town.

10 hrs ago

Somerset

A teenage girl with blonde hair and a white top looks at the camera

Fifth arrest after murder of 'beautiful princess'

Chloe Watson Dransfield's family have paid tribute to teenager described as 'beautiful princess'.

2 hrs ago

West Yorkshire

A police officer in a black uniform standing in front of a police scene

Third person in Derby car incident released from hospital

Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Theo Schooling stood outside as the sun is setting. There is long grass and trees in the background. He has brown hair and beard.

'No failures' in care of dad who fell to death

The beloved father-of-two was "intelligent and extremely kind".

Rescuers working at the scene in John Street in Worksop

Man 'threatened to blow up house' on day of explosion

David Howard had been "depressed" and upset by a rent increase according to a police investigation.

Gerard Hutchings faces the camera in a police custody photo. He has short, grey hair and wears rectangular spectacles and a grey fleece.

Ex-police inspector guilty of strip-search assaults

Gerard Hutchings abused 18 victims at police stations in Hampshire from 1999 to 2007, police said.

Two capybaras in an enclosure pictured next to some straw bedding.

Zoo not giving up in hunt for missing capybara

Marwell Zoo says it will not give up the search for missing capybara Samba.

Stories to make you smile

A boy wearing a green hooded jumper and brown hair holds a tomato plant and growing kit, while standing inside a greenhouse surrounded by plants.

Teen sells tomatoes to buyers 10,000 miles away

The 14-year-old started growing tomatoes during the Covid pandemic and set up a business last year.

A giant pink mini egg sits on a purple blanket, with a purple back drop. the arm and hand of a person in a purple jacket and glove can be seen, holding up a normal sized mini egg.

Chocolatiers create 'world's largest' Mini Egg

The milk chocolate colossus is 70cm tall and weighs 55kg, the same as an adult cheetah.

Hole Park owner Edward Barham sat in wood surrounded by bluebells in bloom

Bluebell bonanza as weather sparks early blooming

The gardens at Hole Park, Rolvenden, would usually open their doors from the first weekend of April.

Features & Analysis

Stuart Scott and his wife Jill. Stuart has grey hair and is wearing a brown jumper. He is sitting at a dining table in a house while his wife who has brown hair tied back and a cream, grey and black patterned top. She is standing to the side of him bending down with her face touching his. They are both smiling.

'My husband got early dementia, now I'm a full-time carer'

A woman from Blackburn says she is caring full-time for her husband who developed dementia at 61.

The image shows a roadside sign marking the entrance to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The sign is mounted within a low structure made of irregularly shaped stone blocks.

Iran war triggering Easter staycation boom

Yorkshire holiday venue owners say they have seen a "spike in bookings" due to the Iran conflict.

Alex - a young woman with long hair in a ponytail, and wearing navy blue and bright yellow sports kit - is holding a camera towards her team on the football pitch.

'A heart condition put a stop to my football career'

Alex Bailess had to stop playing football after she was diagnosed with an inherited heart disease

The silhouette of a woman sitting on her bed looking out her bedroom window at trees. She is wearing a white top with thin black stripes.

Abuse protection order 'helped me rebuild my life'

Jane says a domestic abuse protection order made her "feel safer" and helped her rebuild her life.

Marilyn and Michael sit on black leather sofa smiling

'We've fostered 330 children over 50 years'

Michael and Marilyn, 78 and 74, have taken in hundreds of children since becoming foster parents in 1976.

Sport

England manager Thomas Tuchel during a news conference

Tuchel not angry over England withdrawals

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Japan.

Roberto De Zerbi shouts instructions to his players during the Champions League match against Club Brugge in January

De Zerbi in advanced talks to become Spurs manager

Tottenham Hotspur enter into advanced talks with Roberto de Zerbi, with the former Brighton manager now willing to take charge immediately, according to sources.

Roy Hodgson talking at a press conference at Bristol City

Hodgson 'happy' retired but Robins 'hard to turn down'

Roy Hodgson says there is a lot he misses about football after coming out of retirement to become caretaker manager of Bristol City.

A big screen display a VAR check for a possible penalty during a Premier League match

75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA

Fans believe VAR is ruining goal celebrations and has not improved football since its introduction, according to a Football Supporters' Association survey.