Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.

She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.  

The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.

A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.

Officers arresting a man with a rucksack full of over-the-counter medication detained a second person in the same shop for allegedly stealing meat.

The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.

The remains of a baby have been found in a park in Greater Manchester, police have said.

Former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has said her experience of being abused as a child "ruined" her life.