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A grandfather who was killed by two teenagers as he walked his dog in the park was a “family man through and through” and “adored” by the community, his daughter has said.
Two teenagers have been sentenced for killing an 80-year-old dog-walker who was racially abused, punched, kicked, and slapped in the face with a shoe while on his knees in a brutal park attack.
Mark Rutte will visit Sheffield Forgemasters with Defence Secretary John Healey, and give a speech at Chatham House.
The teenager was an ‘entirely innocent bystander’ walking in the Darnall area of Sheffield when the collision happened, ...
Fears are growing that farmers could be facing another terrible harvest this year following the hottest spring on record.
Gary Lightbody will take part in conversation events on two dates in August about his new book, The Forest Is The Path.
This year marked the first spring that was more than two degrees higher than the 20th century average for the same period.
A private lunar lander from Japan is closing in on the Moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover. The Moon landing attempt by Tokyo-based company ispace on Friday ...
Choreographer and director Sir Matthew Bourne has been hailed as a “bringer of joy”, after being awarded the freedom of the City of London. The recognition was for his achievements in contemporary ...
Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clambered up rocks and nestled between boulders on Thursday as they embarked on a day of worship under the scorching sun at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Braving the ...
A DRUG dealer who kept a gun at an address where he was selling crack and heroin has been jailed. Zach Pearson, aged 19, formerly of Washington Street, Kidderminster, was involved in the EMZ county ...
A step count feature has been added so festival-goers can see how much ground they have covered over the five days.