British man accused of conspiring to drug and rape wife over two decades admits to a dozen sexual offences

LIVEMore than 1,000 schools shut or closing early as UK temperatures likely to hit high 30sA red warning has come into force in parts of England and Wales, meaning the weather carries a risk to life. Meanwhile, rail passengers are warned to avoid non-essential travel.

Grooming gang inquiry announces first locations it will focus on

Trafalgar Square’s St Martin-in-the-Fields gives up secrets of its stones

Murder investigation launched after man’s body found in Peak District

UK’s seaside towns fear impact of ending coastguard callout payments

Power supply warning as Brits crank up fans amid heatwave

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Tartan Army to pack out pubs as Scotland target World Cup history

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Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

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Churchill film withdrawn from National Portrait Gallery in famine row

Tate brothers seek judicial review of decision not to tell them accusers’ names

Expert warns of ‘extreme wildfire scenario’ amid UK heatwave

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