Who is Bev Craig? Meet Burnham’s ‘protégé’ who hopes to succeed him

Suffolk fire 'stable' and fundraiser set upFire crews remain at Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere. Meanwhile, a fundraising appeal is launched.1 hr agoSuffolk

MPs drink so much they are having their stomachs pumped, report warns

On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’

Manhunt launched for man who escaped prison van outside court

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company saysThe Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.45 mins agoAsia

‘My father was shot in the head for being the wrong type of Muslim’

Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change livesBev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.31 mins agoManchester

How arrival of migrants into Ceuta could affect mainland Europe and UK

Greek police fast-tracking tests to find out how British woman found in suitcase diedAuthorities are yet unable to say whether the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross is considered murder, but toxicology tests are being fast-tracked.44 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & East

Farage plummets to lowest approval level since election in new poll

NHS surgeon who had his legs removed to satisfy sexual interest is jailed for fraud

Influencer keeps nursing licence after smuggling 19kg of cannabis

Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy BurnhamLabour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.11 hrs agoManchester

Car tycoon sacked for lewd remarks wins court fight over takeover plot

Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulationCampaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.3 hrs agoHull & East Yorkshire

Why UK’s Gen Z could spark a ‘cockroach’ protest over student loans