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The Church of England’s deputy lead bishop for safeguarding has said it is “not a safe institution” in some ways – and that others may need to step down following the Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation. Bishop of Birkenhead Julie Conalty made the remarks a day after Justin Welby, who had been the Archbishop of Canterbury

Police in Northern Ireland have apologised to the family of a murdered showjumper after a watchdog found their initial investigation had “failed” them. Officers originally believed 21-year-old Katie Simpson had tried to take her own life after an incident in the village of Lettershandoney, Co Londonderry on 3 August 2020. Ms Simpson, from Tynan, Co

Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match Of The Day at the end of the season, the BBC has confirmed. The 63-year-old will continue to host coverage of the FA Cup in 2025/26 and the World Cup in 2026, the broadcaster announced. Lineker will continue with the MOTD Top Ten podcast while his

Sheffield Wednesday have reported an incident to police after a fan appeared to mock the death of former Sheffield United player George Baldock during Sunday’s match against their city rivals. Baldock, who played for Sheffield United for seven years, died aged 31 after drowning in his swimming pool in Athens, Greece, in October. During Sunday’s

A car has plunged into the River Dart leaving the driver seriously injured, police say. The vehicle was reported to have gone into the water opposite the Dartmouth Lifeboat Centre at around 8.40am on Sunday, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The “sole occupant” of the car was found seriously injured by emergency services, the force

The King will open two food distribution hubs to mark his 76th birthday.  The opening of the centres will also mark the first anniversary of the Coronation Food Project, an initiative to support charities that feed the nation with unwanted food. Charles, who celebrates his birthday next Thursday, will open the initiative’s first two Coronation

England footballer Lucy Bronze has told Sky News that 99.9% of female players couldn’t afford to retire and live off their earnings. The Chelsea player, 33, said that while she has been “smart with my money” and could afford to “retire and live on my investments”, most in the women’s game can’t. When asked if

Two Manchester attack survivors have been awarded £45,000 in damages after winning a harassment claim against a former TV producer who says the bombing was staged. The ruling in favour of Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve comes after they sued Richard Hall over claims he made in several videos and a book that the

Reform MP Lee Anderson has been told to apologise in the House of Commons for “swearing twice at a security officer after his pass did not work” as he tried to enter parliament. A report by the Independent Expert Panel (IEP) now requires Mr Anderson to “make an apology in the House of Commons for

Police say the family of a missing artist have been informed after a body was found on the tracks at a London Underground station. The last sighting of Sarah Cunningham, 31, was on Jamestown Road, in Camden in north London, at 3am on Saturday. On Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said she was missing and that

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to one charge of domestic abuse over a five-year period against his former partner. Selkirk Sheriff Court heard Hogg’s behaviour left the mother of his children scared and wishing “for it to be morning as soon as possible”. Hogg admitted sending 200 text messages in a

King Charles and Prince William’s private estates are reportedly taking millions of pounds from public bodies including the NHS, state schools and the armed forces. An investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Sunday Times examined the land and properties the two royals own through the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall. The Duchy of Lancaster

A number of roads have been closed in part of central Edinburgh following what police have described as a “road traffic accident”. A Police Scotland statement said: “Shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday, 2 November, we responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing. “Blair Street, Guthrie Street, and Candlemaker

Police have urged people not to attend one of the UK’s most popular bonfire nights due to overcrowding concerns – with more than 200 injuries reported at the event since 2019. The East Sussex town of Lewes, sometimes referred to as the “bonfire capital of the world”, is famous for burning effigies of controversial politicians

The football financier Keith Harris is spearheading a bid to buy a 45% stake in the Premier League football club Crystal Palace in a deal that could be worth close to £200m. Sky News has learnt that Mr Harris is advising a group of businessmen including Zechariah Janjua and Navshir Jaffer on an offer to

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been announced as the new co-owners of a beer company in their latest business move. The Hollywood actors now co-own Wrexham Lager Beer Company Ltd alongside the Roberts family. Having been brewing since 1882, it is the oldest lager brewery still in existence in Britain. It also boasts to

A teenager accused of murdering three young girls in Southport has now been charged with a terror offence and the production of the deadly poison ricin. The terror charge relates to 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana allegedly possessing a military study of an al Qaeda manual. Police have said the 29 July mass stabbing attack in Southport

Young adult care leavers are nine times more likely to become homeless than their peers, a charity has said, calling on the government to find an end to the “appalling” situation. Become, the national charity for children in care and young care leavers, analysed government figures and population estimates and said the group is at

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been sacked after a string of bad results. The Dutchman, 54, was informed on Monday morning after two and a half years in charge. The team lost 2-1 away at the weekend against West Ham. A statement from the club said: “We are grateful to Erik for everything

A safari park in Bedfordshire has welcomed a bongo calf, one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet, in what it says is a “major success” for global conservation efforts. First-time mum Othaya gave birth to the male eastern mountain bongo calf on 16 October in Woburn Safari Park – the first birth