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'Wrong place, wrong time': Kiwi lawyer killed by sign

The court has heard that the William Hill sign had been insecure for a long time.

Shocking moment a truck driver kills grandmother by ploughing into her car

UK truck driver spent 18 seconds scrolling through his mobile phone before the incident.

Revealed: Shocking WWII bombing raids finding

New science reveals the incredible impact WWII bombing raids had on Earth's atmosphere.

Skripal 'hitman' unmasked as decorated Russian military officer

Real identity of one of Russian 'tourists' accused of poisoning Sergei Skripal revealed.

Heartbreaking story behind Diana's funeral photo

Reason Philip walked behind Diana's coffin, despite their "intense dislike", is revealed.

Britain's finest national parks

Richard Madden recommends highlights from Britain's finest national parks.

London trial probes death of Kiwi hit by betting shop's sign

Partner hopes trial will prevent such a tragedy from happening again in future.

Oceania brings Piccadilly to a halt

The largest exhibition of Pacific art in history opens at the Royal Academy in London.

Major Oceania exhibition opens in London

The exhibition is a celebration of 500 years of Oceania art

Deal or no deal? Soothing words after livid Brit PM demands respect

British PM on Brexit: Two sides are "long way apart" and at an "impasse".

Theresa May fails to sell Brexit plan

European leaders tell British PM proposal as it stands is unworkable.

Scotland: Local sentiment stacks up against tourist stone piles

Cleanup to remove pyramids of stones on Unesco-listed beaches and on the Isle of Skye.

UK's top judge: Female judges improve justice

The President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom gives an exclusive interview.

England: Britain's best

Anna Leask takes a trip around England's picturesque and historical hot spots.

Cook's Endeavour likely to remain US property

Marine archaeologists expected to announce a breakthrough in the 25-year search for it.

Three Kiwis bag Cambridge scholarships

Scholarships mark outstanding academic ability, leadership potential, integrity and vision

Step closer to new law jailing people who attack paramedics

Australia now has a similar law and the UK this week doubled jail time for attackers.

For months, residents of English town inexplicably heard 'haunting' nursery rhyme

The words were anything but soothing when no one knew when, or why, they would play.