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The housing market is “finding its feet” with a slight increase in prices, particularly for flats, according to analysis from part of the UK’s biggest mortgage lender. Average house prices rose by 0.1% in April after falling 0.9% in March but on an annual basis grew 1.1% annually, up from 0.4% growth last month, Halifax’s

Russia has warned that Ukrainian strikes on its territory with UK-supplied weapons could bring retaliatory attacks against British military facilities and equipment on Ukrainian soil or elsewhere. During a trip to Kyiv last week, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said Ukraine “absolutely has the right” to strike back at targets inside Russia using British-supplied weapons. Russia’s

The body of a missing British holidaymaker – who disappeared after reportedly jumping off a party boat in Prague – has been found following the search of a river. Joop Sparkes, 29, had travelled to the Czech Republic with friends on Friday 26 April and had been enjoying the capital city’s bars and nightclubs during

West Ham have agreed a deal in principle with Julen Lopetegui to take over from David Moyes as manager at the end of the season, Sky Sports News understands. West Ham have agreed a deal in principle with Julen Lopetegui to take over from David Moyes as manager. Lopetegui, 57, has been out of work

The King and Queen have spent the weekend at Highgrove, probably the least regal of their residences. Today there will be no big fanfare compared to the spectacle they experienced at Buckingham Palace last year on Coronation Day, just private time and maybe a chance to reflect on what a year it’s been. As one

“The moment you have it yourself you hear it everywhere, but for something so prevalent it’s not talked about at all,” says Patrick Keane. His right arm is plugged into a tube that runs up to a bag of clear liquid in a treatment room at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, one of

Police are appealing for help to locate a burglar who has escaped from prison. Ricky Wall absconded from Hollesley Bay open prison in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The 23-year-old was reported missing from the facility at around 9am on Saturday when he failed to appear for roll call, Suffolk Police said. Wall is serving a seven-year sentence

Police are appealing for help to locate a burglar who has escaped from prison. Ricky Wall absconded from Hollesley Bay open prison in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The 23-year-old was reported missing from the facility at around 9am on Saturday when he failed to appear for roll call, police said. Wall is serving a seven-year sentence for

Andy Street’s interview with Sky News fired the starting gun for discussion over the future direction of the Conservative Party. But the battlefield immediately proved to be the Conservative WhatsApp group, also leaked to Sky News. There are two big conclusions about the leaks There are two Tory MPs publicly prepared to call on Rishi

Police have seized 22 dogs in Sheffield, with most believed to be XL bullys. The breed was banned in England and Wales in February, and owners had to apply for an exemption certificate. Last month, campaigners were given the green light to bring a High Court challenge against the government’s ban. South Yorkshire Police say

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the villagers who Sky News revealed turned him away from his local polling station when he tried to vote without a valid photo ID – under rules he introduced. The former prime minister has said he had attempted to cast his ballot using a magazine sleeve with his name

The King has increased his number of charity patronages by more than 200 and taken on some that were close to his mother’s heart. The move comes following a major review of more than 1,000 royal patronages. It was carried out following the death of Elizabeth II and looked at the charities and organisations supported

The King was seen grinning as he received a hug from niece Zara Tindall during a visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show, as he returns to public duty following his cancer diagnosis. Charles, who in February revealed he had been found with an unspecified form of cancer, made his third public visit of the

The property where a teenager was shot dead and another suffered a gunshot wound had been visited by police the day before following reports of a burglary, Derbyshire Constabulary has said. A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after police were called to reports of a burglary

The King has praised the team which created the official record of his coronation, telling them: “You deserve a very stiff drink.” He made the comments as he viewed the Coronation Roll with the Queen on Wednesday, in his second public-facing event since his cancer diagnosis. The King told heraldic artist Tim Noad and calligrapher

A woman’s body has been found on a beach in Wales. Police say the body of Sian Batchelor, 32, was found on a beach near Pennar, Pembroke Dock, on Tuesday evening. Her family have described her as a “beautiful, funny, lovely person” in a tribute released through police in Pembrokeshire, who are appealing for information.

A West Yorkshire police officer has pleaded guilty to two terror offences over messages he shared on WhatsApp. PC Mohammed Adil, who is based in Calderdale and is on suspension, admitted two counts of publishing an image in support of banned organisation Hamas at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The 26-year-old shared the messages on

Wales is to get its own version of talent show The Voice, it has been announced. The series named Y Llais (Welsh for The Voice) will be presented by Radio 1 DJ Sian Eleri. The Boom Cymru-produced show will make its debut on S4C next year. Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel has been announced as

The pups are at the polls once more as voters turn out for local elections with four-legged friends in tow. London mayor Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya Ahmed were accompanied by their dog Luna as they voted at St Alban’s Church in south London. Image: Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya Ahmed with their

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been fined £20,000 and handed a suspended two-month ban for breaching the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules. Italian international Tonali, 23, is also currently serving a separate 10-month suspension imposed by the Italian Football Federation for similar offences. He was fined by the FA on Thursday after he admitted