A social worker who tried to see a toddler in the weeks before he was allegedly murdered by his grandparents was told the child was having a nap, a court has heard.

Jacob Clark, 25, attacked Diane Cleary, 46, and her daughter Caitlin at a property in Luton, Bedfordshire on January 20.

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.

Motoring groups have criticised the decision to increase Dartford Crossing charges by 40%. Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing, which features a bridge and two tunnels ...

A motorist has been caught over the drink drive limit after a police chase in Blackheath. West Midlands Police Traffic Unit said the BMW M4 failed to stop for the ANPR Interceptors and was pursued ...