Charges laid over deaths of four young men in Huyton car crash

How an entire generation of young people were written off by the state

More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave buildsWith no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.10 hrs ago

Thieves ‘use drones’ to steal 70 Volkswagen badges in four-day spree

Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' tripA rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.7 hrs agoWales

Attempted murder arrest after car hits three pedestrians in Bristol

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operationThe Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.40 mins agoEurope

Appeal for information in cold case of body dumped in carrot field

Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so manyThe early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.10 hrs agoEngland

Pilot’s flight path draws bin shape above Clacton

Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison releaseHarley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.3 hrs agoWales

‘Gangland boss’ Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai

Charity watchdog investigates aid charity over alleged Hamas linksThe Al-Khair foundation says it is "co-operating fully" with the Charity Commission's inquiry.8 hrs ago

Harry Potter fans force pipeline diversion to save Dobby’s ‘grave’

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UKNo 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".3 hrs ago

Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan to rejoin EU single market’

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.2 hrs agoEngland