'Abhorrent' 40ft-high waste mountain declared a critical incident

Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax rises in budget

BBC board member resigns - and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation

Starmer's political capital fading fast as he nears tax-raising budget

Christmas travel chaos expected as rail workers announce strikes

From 'Xmas gifts' to piles of cash: How ex-Reform MEP was caught doing Russia's bidding

Man who struck and disfigured footballer with seat could face jail time

Police officer charged over death of woman in Christmas Eve crash

Man jailed for murder of ex-wife at son's graveside

Afghan national admits rape of 12-year-old girl

Weather alerts in force with blizzard warnings and 'ice-rink conditions'

Mixed news ahead of budget for chancellor - as London mayor welcomes major rail investment

Warning shot could be fired at Russia 'spy ship', says ex-MI6 boss

School pays tribute to 11-year-old girl after 'unexplained' death

Princess of Wales says her children were 'very sad' to miss Paddington at Royal Variety show

Waste mountain branded 'utterly appalling' by PM grew 40 feet high within months

Man charged with further offences following Huntingdon train stabbing

New record for wind-powered electricity in Britain

Oasis fan fell to his death at Wembley in 'tragic accident', coroner hears

'One of the greatest nights': Scotland pinches itself after World Cup triumph