The disgraced political figure spent more than £2,000 on designer salt and pepper shakers

One of the victims said the sentences were like ‘a rock straight in my face’

Three boys avoid prison sentences for their part in the rape of two girls

‘Too many’ families report being asked to pay additional fees

Officers have faced criticism recently over their use of force in viral clips filmed by the public

An energy expert explains how this government initiative can help lower bills, and how you can benefit

Calderdale CID are investigating the 13-year-old boy’s death

Ofgem will on Wednesday reveal the level of the annual energy price cap for July to September

Alan Milburn warned that just £1 is spent on getting young people back into work for every £25 spent on benefits

The temperature didn’t fall below 21.3C overnight in south London

Six in ten believe that some individuals are ‘born investors’ rather than developing the skill over time

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney compared Alberta’s vote on whether to move toward independence to Brexit, calling it a potential “dangerous bluff.”

The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.

A trio of weather records has fallen in the UK

Kristian Trend is believed to be the first British victim of the drug treatment known as Kambo - his grieving mother is calling for a ban

Exclusive: An account linked to Robert Kenyon claimed ‘English women just walk around with their fat bellies and odd shapes pushing a pram at 16’

The former Scottish first minister said she was ‘utterly appalled’ by Peter Murrell’s actions

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder

The mayor of Greater Manchester may be the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if he wins in Makerfield but that by-election is no sure thing

Exclusive: Chief inspector of prisons demands ministers to get a ‘grip’ on the crisis as tactics for smuggling lethal substances into jails have escalated to drones that can deliver up to 11kg of drugs at a time

Police say Murrell had shown ‘utter contempt for the high public trust placed in him’ during his time as chief executive of the party

On a day of joy and celebration for football supporters in Liverpool, Paul Doyle brought violence when he drove his Ford Galaxy into the crowds. Alex Ross speaks to his victims on the life-changing impact of that day

Exclusive: Dan Eveson suffered broken bones and a torn muscle in the horror crash that injured more than 100 people – but assessors say he doesn’t meet the threshold for financial help

With the support of our readers, missing children across the country have more access to the vital support they need during a time of urgency

Senior Green Party members called on the party to withdraw from the crucial by-election

Families flocked to beaches around the country over the weekend to enjoy the sunshine

As the SNP’s long-standing chief executive, Murrell oversaw the party’s rocketing rise in popularity and a large influx of new members

Nigel Farage leader warned the Tesla boss will ‘split the right’ after he backed Rupert Lowe’s party