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Communities Telford shows local inquiries work better, says chair

Public inquiries are seen as the \"Rolls-Royce solution\" to tackling the grooming gangs scandal but local reviews are more effective, the former chair of the Telford child sexual exploitation (CSE) inquiry has said.

Louise Haigh Ex-minister pleaded guilty to phone lie

Louise Haigh pleaded guilty to lying that her work mobile phone had been stolen in 2013, according to court documents seen by the Guardian which shed new light on the controversy that triggered her departure from the cabinet.

Inflammatory talk on grooming gangs risks inciting a mosque massacre, says Streeting

Zealand, where someone walked into a mosque and killed innocent Muslims stone cold dead with a gun whose magazine had inscribed on it 'For Rotherham'. We have to be extremely clear about the failings, the nature of it, and not allow political correctness, fear of stating the truth as it is, to fail victims as has happened before. We must also make sure entire communities are not tarred with the same brush.

Conservatives 13 councils led by Tories want election delay

The Conservatives have been accused of \"bottling\" the local elections after 13 Tory-led county councils said they were asking for a delay to May's polls to allow them to take part in a structural shake-up.

Anita Dobson to Demis Roussos: Winkleman on her fashion muses

Claudia Winkleman has revealed that her wardrobe choices on Strictly Come Dancing have been influenced by the former EastEnders actor Anita Dobson and the Greek singer Demis Roussos.

Nandy rejects call for England to boycott Afghanistan match

England should be allowed to play next month's cricket match against Afghanistan, the culture and sport secretary has said, despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban government's treatment of women.

De-aged actor to play Christ after 20 years - Gibson

Mel Gibson wants to cast a de-aged Jim Caviezel in his long-planned sequel to The Passion of the Christ, and said the film will be an \"acid trip\".

Head of black officers group at Met may lose job for misconduct

The head of the Metropolitan police's Black Police Association (MBPA) committed gross misconduct over his participation in a WhatsApp group that shared sexist comments and racist remarks about Asian people, a police tribunal has found.

Police search for sisters who went missing in Aberdeen

Police searching for two sisters who disappeared in Aberdeen three days ago are working with officers in Hungary to find them.

Health alert issued as temperatures as low as -20C forecast

The UK has recorded its chilliest January night in 15 years, as forecasters predicted it could get even colder over the weekend with temperatures falling as low as -20C in some locations.

Beds fill up at 'hotel of mum and dad' as more young adults move back home

The \"hotel of mum and dad\" is the busiest it has been for two decades as an increasing number of young adults choose - or are forced by low wages and rocketing rents - to live with their parents, according to new research.

It was extraordinary' Dramatic rescue of woman who gave birth in a dinghy

The call that would lead to one of the most poignant images of the humanitarian emergency in the waters off the Canary Islands came at 4am on Monday.

Fears of 'rogue rewilding' after more lynx found roaming in the Scottish Highlands

For a brief moment this week, lynx roamed the Scottish Highlands once again.

Sparkling tea challenges festive fizz as perfect partner for toasts

The key question is usually \"milk or sugar?\", but it could soon be \"still or sparkling?\" as tea becomes the latest target of a foodie makeover.

We have enough gas to heat homes, says No 10 after low supply warning

The UK has enough electricity and gas to meet demand, the government insisted yesterday, after the owner of the country's largest gas stores said levels had become \"concerningly low\" during the cold snap.

Pharmacy shortage of epilepsy drug linked to man's death from fall

A man with epilepsy died following a fall after his pharmacy reportedly left him an \"IOU\" for his prescribed medication when it ran out of an anti-epileptic drug.

Weed resistant to widely used herbicide is found in UK for the first time

Scientists have identified a glyphosate-resistant weed on a UK farm for the first time, raising concerns about the controversial herbicide.

Grooming gang rhetoric risks inciting massacre - Streeting

The use of inflammatory language over grooming gangs risks vilifying entire communities and could lead to atrocities such as the mosque massacre in New Zealand that killed more than 50 people, the health secretary has warned.

RFU rebels vow to fight on as bid to oust Sweeney stalls

A grassroots rebellion has accused the Rugby Football Union of \"postponing the inevitable,\" after the governing body rejected an attempt to force the removal of the chief executive, Bill Sweeney, amid the pay and bonuses scandal.

The Chosen One? Everton Turn to Moyes After Sacking Dyche Before Cup Tie

Everton's new owners are expected to offer David Moyes the chance to return to Goodison Park after sacking Sean Dyche hours before the FA Cup tie against Peterborough United.

Beto and Ndiaye lift Everton as caretakers sweep up after turmoil

Another new era for Everton, this one promising stability, and another managerial search is under way after the sacking of Sean Dyche.

Dyche dismissal a risk that puts team's need to stay up in sharp focus

Sacking is no shock given manager's dour football but successor has a perilous task. Could Moyes be the right fit?

'A massive draw': Salford ready for their biggest game

Karl Robinson's side travel less than five miles to face Manchester City with chance to make name for themselves

Regular guy can put the heart back in gormless machine

After Hollywood farce at Chelsea and two years out of game, rags-to-riches manager has seized chance to join 'family club' that he can improve immediately

Potter Calls For Unity To Revive West Ham In 'Ruthless' Top Flight

Graham Potter has checked in at a troubled West Ham with the message that only a united approach will keep them afloat in a \"ruthless\" Premier League.

Murray ready for outbursts on court from Djokovic

Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of emotion or venting on-court from Novak Djokovic, his new coaching charge, as the two former longtime rivals prepare for their first tournament together on the same team at the Australian Open.

Aldcroft to captain Red Roses at home World Cup

Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England women's captain for 2025, taking over from Marlie Packer, and is set to lead John Mitchell's side into the World Cup this year.

'I've been hooked': how shady line calls cloud practice games

Raducanu, Stephens and others on the perils of trusting rivals to make fair calls in umpire-free sessions

The wrong trousers How restrictive sporting dress codes can create a public image problem

Wallace and Gromit is a festive TV staple in many a household - but it wasn't their wrong trousers that scooped the post-Christmas headlines. That honour belonged to Magnus Carlsen, disqualified from a chess tournament in New York for wearing jeans.

Sale talks boost shares in banknote printing firm De La Rue

Shares in De La Rue, the 200-year-old British firm that prints banknotes for the Bank of England, have surged after it confirmed it was in talks about a possible takeover offer from a City financier.