Multiple people killed in crash between police vehicle and car on A66

Andy Burnham to hand mayors powers over local planning decisions

CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cutCustomers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".9 mins agoEngland

Major UK-funded climate project in Bangladesh to close over aid cuts

Police officers killed in wrong-way crash mourned in 'unimaginable loss'PC Matthew Blades, PC Tom Clough and five young people were killed when a car drove the wrong way on the A66 and struck the police vehicle.32 mins agoTees

Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisionsHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".2 hrs agoPolitics

Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 sells for £75k at auction

Baby whose parents feared had just days to live is 'thriving' after life-saving heart operationDoctors have told mum and dad Catrin and Dylan it could take years for a donor to materialise.7 hrs agoWales

Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry saysIndustry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.3 hrs agoBusiness

Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network

Third arrest in murder probe after cyclist punchedPolice say George Glover, 27, died in hospital days after being assaulted.12 hrs agoLeicestershire

What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy

Vigil held for family who died in sea off ShorehamTown pays its respects to a family who died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Sussex.2 hrs agoSussex

Two men arrested over young soldier’s mysterious death in River Tyne

Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 yearsThe gallery, which has been closed since 1943, will reopen from 16 September.10 hrs agoLondon