Daughter admits murdering her parents in 2019

A woman has pleaded guilty to murdering her parents after their bodies were found at the family home last year.

Violent offender convicted of plot to kidnap and kill Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby has said \"women should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes\" after a violent offender was found guilty of masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder her.

London houseboat community priced out by mooring fee rises

Contrary to their low-cost, bohemian image, houseboats can cost a pretty penny and often rival the price of a property on land.

Child's play The musical telling young people's stories of life in care

When the theatremakers Matt Woodhead and Helen Monks gathered with a small group of children in a theatre in Essex five years ago, the plan was simple: discuss the care system.

Murray at Wimbledon Thousands queue for chance to say goodbye to a British legend

Yesterday marked a changing of the guard. While for many this may have meant electing a new prime minister, at Wimbledon tens of thousands queued to bid adieu to Andy Murray and to cheer on the next generation of British tennis stars.

Boy, 9, youngest in UK to have rare pancreas operation

A nine-year-old boy was settling back into family life yesterday after becoming the youngest person in the UK to undergo a marathon, life-saving surgical procedure that involved removing his pancreas and injecting its insulin-producing cells into his liver.

Day of reckoning Little solace for Sunak as voters head for the polls

Under bright, blustery, skies across most of the UK, British voters went to the polls yesterday to elect their fourth prime minister in five years, with Keir Starmer's Labour party heavily tipped to win an overwhelming parliamentary majority and bring to an end 14 years of Conservative led government.

Party insiders hardly dared to believe. But the polls weren't lying

Right down to the wire, Labour politicians could not quite believe they were on track for a historic election victory.

Huge Labour majority predicted by exit poll

Keir Starmer is on course to win a landslide election victory, returning Labour to power and bringing a crushing end to 14 years of Conservative rule .

Brave, brilliant Cavendish is cycling's miracle man

The Manx Missile has seen sprint rivals come and go in a career that can now achieve further records of longevity

Osaka looks to New York but Gauff happy in SW19

Osaka disappointed by 6-4, 6-1 Navarro loss but is eager to start the hard-court season

'It brings West Indians together': locals bring noise to Test warm-up

Fans in south-east London get a glimpse of players who may face England next week

Antisocial media Throwaway hits of online hate are hard to avoid for today's young players

Umberto Eco made a provocative statement about social media when receiving an honorary degree in Turin in 2015: it \"gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community.

Starmer must act immediately on workers' rights - union chief

Labour's post-election honeymoon will be short-lived unless it takes immediate action to deliver on workers' rights and brings a swift end to 14 years of public sector pay restraint, the president of the TUC has said.

'It's irrelevant' Allowing a reformist to run fails to stop fall in turnout by Iran's voters

If Tehran is holding its breath, it is not because of political tensions but the smog that envelops the traffic-clogged capital in summertime.

Israel-Gaza Uncommitted voters urging US arms embargo gain influence

After Joe Biden's poor debate performance and calls by some prominent Democrats to replace him, the hundreds of thousands of anti-war voters and the delegates who represent them have taken on new significance in the US presidential race.

Capt Tom's daughter disqualified from charity trustee roles

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, and her husband, Colin, have been disqualified from being charity trustees amid an investigation into the foundation set up in his name, the family has said.

Ballet review An eclectic Cuban take on tragedy of Carmen

The problem is, Don José, she's just not that into you. Sure, she loves it when you spin her in multiple pirouettes, or sweep her over your shoulder, but for this Carmen (Laura Rodríguez) it's never more than in-the-moment fun; she's all spirit and impulse and impressively carefree dancing.

The top crops Female players push boundaries at Wimbledon

Forget stuffy traditions, Wimbledon's female tennis players have been pushing the boundaries this year with their imaginative on-court outfits.

'Like a son' The convicted fraudster at Farage's side

It's an enigma at the heart of Nigel Farage's general election campaign: why has a 30-year-old businessman, self-confessed high-stakes gambler and convicted fraudster flown in from a glamorous Balkan resort to act as his unpaid aide?

The Tory years How it all went down - and down, and down...

Come with me to another country far away, where things are a little bit different. In this fantastical land, young people can live and work in any country in Europe.

'Political vegetable broth' Public sector workers give their views on Labour leader

The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, pledged in an interview with Sky news last month, that a Labour government \"will properly fund our public services. I believe in our public services\".

Biden 'absolutely not' considering quitting

The White House has said Joe Biden is \"absolutely not\" considering a withdrawal of his presidential candidacy, amid a furious effort by his campaign to shore up his support, including a key meeting with Democratic governors scheduled for last night and a TV interview tomorrow.

The campaign rollercoaster Winners and losers after a long six weeks

The general election campaign is nearly finished at last, and we trust you've enjoyed the ride.

Sunak fears losing seat and is weighing return to finance or US, sources claim

Rishi Sunak has confided to members of his inner circle that he is fearful of losing his Yorkshire constituency at the general election.

EU UK will not rejoin in my lifetime, says Labour leader

The Labour leader told reporters yesterday he did not think Britain would go back into any of the three blocs while he was alive, all but ruling out rejoining even if he wins a second term in office.

Hippos might fly: beasts can get four feet off ground, study shows

It takes a scientific mind to see the grunting hulk of a hippopotamus and wonder whether, given sufficient motivation, such an improbable beast might ever become airborne.

Review The plastic pioneer who defied her times

She has had more than 250 careers, lived in more than 50 different houses and has a shoe collection that would be the envy of Imelda Marcos.

Undercover police 'filed reports on Abbott's anti-racism campaigning'

Undercover police compiled numerous secret reports on Diane Abbott while she was campaigning against racism, a public inquiry has heard.

Starmer hails 'new age of hope' as Britain votes in historic election

PM's allies talk of defeat, with last polls predicting huge win for Labour