Liam Payne: The unanswered questions. As police investigate the pop star’s death, GRANT TUCKER reveals ten key lines of inquiry – from the critical witness to the role of a soap packet and why he was alone

The parents of a baby girl left severely brain damaged due to an NHS error at Great Western Hospital in Swindon have received a £35 million payout, one of the largest for maternity negligence in NHS history. The child developed sepsis and meningitis after staff failed to treat a common infection, with a 16-hour delay in administering antibiotics leading to her condition. The parents express gratitude for her survival but mourn the life opportunities lost,...

Security insiders warn that Chinese spies may be eavesdropping on conversations in central London parks, including St James’s Park, where hidden devices could be placed in foliage and under benches. Politicians and researchers have been advised to be cautious in public places like the Red Lion pub and high-end hotels, which are considered hotspots for espionage. The concerns arise amid ongoing tensions with China, including a proposed 'super-embassy' and issues surrounding British Steel’s negotiations with...

A significant fire broke out in a block of flats on Leman Street in Aldgate, East London, around 5:45 PM, prompting a large emergency response with 15 fire engines and approximately 100 firefighters deployed. The blaze, which engulfed a fifth-floor flat and partially affected a seventh-floor flat, led to the deployment of a 64-meter high observation tower by fire brigade commanders for better assessment. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and while the London...

A 45-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Ayley Croft, Enfield, on the evening of April 19. Despite attempts by the London Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance, she was pronounced dead at the scene, with her family informed and receiving support. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation but have made no arrests yet, and are appealing for public information, particularly from drivers in the area during the incident, while increasing police presence to reassure...

Four people were killed when a Cessna 180 single-engine plane crashed into power lines and landed on a road in central Illinois, bursting into flames. The incident occurred at 10:15 am, marking the second fatal aircraft disaster in the U.S. within 24 hours, part of a troubling trend of recent aviation accidents that resulted in at least nine fatalities in a week. Investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are underway...

Poundland has announced the closure of two branches in southern England, including one in St George’s Centre, Gravesend, and another at Clapham Junction station, effective May 2. The closures, prompted by the inability to secure long-term leases, have led to significant discounts of up to 50% at the affected stores, attracting large queues of customers. These closures are part of a larger trend affecting high street retailers, with Poundland's parent company Pepco exploring options amidst...