In a dramatic escalation, counter terrorism officers yesterday took over the investigation into the killing of the former Tory minister.

The US announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump said that the United States is 'reinstating' a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

One responded to the news of Ann Widdecombe's death by calling her a 'BIGOT!'. It was a bizarre way to respond to the sudden passing of a 78-year-old lady...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood took an hour of Commons questions about Ann Widdecombe 's murder. All I could feel was a hollowing sorrow.

Backbench MP Mike Reader declared that he had added to the wave of endorsements for Mr Burnham on Monday morning.

Three men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, with another eight detained under the Terrorism Act 2000. A woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Footage shows a group of armed officers descending on the 28-year-old suspect's property in Rotherham on Saturday, pushing wheelie bins out the way to access the front door.

In The Hound of the Baskervilles, the members of the Devonian constabulary are depicted as well-meaning but rather out of their depth compared with Sherlock Holmes.

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of the 78-year-old former minister in Devon last week.

The Athlone Castle, which was launched in 1935, was destroyed after encountering engine failure when taking a party of eight-year-olds on a trip around West Bay in Dorset.

The 30-strong list is dominated by well-known Labour MPs and includes a senior minister accused of forcibly kissing a member of his office staff in front of colleagues.

The Rolling Stones front man said his job is to give audiences 'the best time they possibly can' during his shows rather than to educate people politically.

Gary Neville was adamant that Jordan Pickford should have done better in preventing Norway from scoring their opener during England's quarter-final clash in Miami. 

Last March, the Royal Mail posted a short advert for Mother's Day. Few of its viewers would have found anything unusual about it. However, close observers might have noticed something strange.

Lady Alice Manners was relieved when she managed to track down the thief who stole her suitcase, but bitterly frustrated when police refused to arrest him..

Lady Alice Manners was relieved when she managed to track down the thief who stole her suitcase, but bitterly frustrated when police refused to arrest him..

Warily answering the door of his Las Vegas hotel suite, the undercover agent expected to find himself face-to-face with a seasoned criminal.

Last March, the Royal Mail posted a short advert for Mother's Day. Few of its viewers would have found anything unusual about it. However, close observers might have noticed something strange.

The family of Ann Widdecombe spoke on Friday night of their shock at her brutal murder.

Allies say the incoming Prime Minister understands the importance of controlling migration and is committed to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's tough stance.

The former Tory minister, known for opposing abortion and gay rights , was a regular target for left-wing campaigners and activists, who disagreed with her forthright, socially conservative views.

I don't want to seem remotely ungrateful to my old chum Emmanuel Macron for lending us the Bayeux Tapestry which arrived in London yesterday.

Five water companies now have severe restrictions in place - preventing about 11million from using hosepipes to water plants and lawns, wash cars or fill paddling pools.

Clayton Smith takes his job seriously. He's up at the crack of a Spanish dawn. Armed with several rolled-up towels he seems quietly confident. He knows where parts of the pool area will be in shade.

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: With this quarterfinal hanging in the balance, Courtois gave way for Senne Lammens. What a disaster this was for the Manchester United goalkeeper.

Hundreds of teenagers, whom residents say have come from nearby private schools, gathered on Polzeath beach this week.

A coroner has ordered a full inquest be held into the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles after it was found he died from a traumatic brain injury.

Wimbledon breakout star Arthur Fery was cheered on by his mum and dad for his historic semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev. 

At least six Brits are among those missing after the fires swept through Bedar, Almeria, killing 12 people, including four Brits.

Officers found the former Conservative prisons minister with 'serious injuries' after an ambulance crew called them to her house in Haytor, Dartmoor at 11.40am yesterday.

Also known as Paddy, she was the radio soap's longest serving cast member as well as the longest serving actor in a soap opera in any medium.

Although he will be England's biggest obstacle in Miami on Saturday night, few opponents have a closer connection to the country than Erling Haaland.

The Duke of Sussex also raced the This Morning host and his friend JJ Chalmers as he promoted the Invictus Games, amid reports that his wife and their two children are about to join him in the UK.

Meghan, Archie and Lilibet are not expected to appear at any public engagements - but talks about a reunion with King Charles remain ongoing.

Casting a vote in national elections should be made mandatory for Brits with £10 fines dished out for those who abstain, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said.