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Police involved in a major operation to tackle an ongoing feud in England which saw two teenagers’ skulls being stolen from a grave have found two sub-machine guns and ammunition.

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Connor Beasley is reported to be in a stable condition after undergoing surgery on a fractured skull following a fall at Wolverhampton on Tuesday.

A man who claimed a headteacher took his virginity, when he was 15, has told a jury it was a “tumultuous night”— he crept into her tent and had sex with her.

A finance director who worked for Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne’s group of companies has been charged with fraud and money laundering totalling almost £8m, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

Footballer Adam Johnson has been charged with three offences of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one of grooming.

England footballer Adam Johnson has been released on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16.

Clerk of the course Barney Clifford is looking forward to what promises to be an enthralling afternoon at Kempton on Friday as the William Hill King George VI Chase takes centre stage on another action-packed Boxing Day bonanza.

Police have issued an appeal for a “Cinderella” would-be thief who left his trainer at the scene of a crime.

Police have arrested five people after a rabbit was stolen from a hutch then taken to a party and allegedly set on fire and thrown from a window.

One Direction fans rushed to the boyband's defence after footage was published appearing to show two of them smoking cannabis.

A triple killer has won £800 in compensation after some of his belongings, including nose hair clippers, cranberry juice and an alarm clock, were lost or broken in prison.

Lots of films on the box tonight, including comedy Step Brothers, spy thriller Enigma, crime thriller In Bruges and gangster epic Scarface.

Stand-up comic robot an automatic winner of science photography prize

Firefighters in England tackled a blaze at a farm shed where 13 tonnes of crisps went up in smoke.

The pilot who died in today’s dramatic central London helicopter crash worked on Hollywood films and was described as a hero and “one of the best” by former colleagues today.

Snack favourites including KP Nuts, McCoy’s crisps and Hula Hoops were sold to a German firm today in a deal thought to be worth more than £500m (€615.9m).

Britain’s beleaguered towns and villages were dealt a further blow today as more rain battered the country and 200,000 householders were warned they could lose their home insurance policies.

A man who auctioned off his entire life on eBay after he was left broken-hearted has found new love and bought his own Caribbean island.

This afternoon’s meeting at Sedgefield must pass a third course inspection at 11am.

This afternoon's meeting at Sedgefield goes ahead following a 12pm course inspection.

Fierce storms battered Britain today with heavy rain and winds gusting over 100mph.

A fairly ordinary card at Fontwell today could be lit up by the Debbie McCurry Memorial Beginners’ Chase, in which Brackloon High could prove most exciting.

TONY McCOY is hoping Binocular can kickstart the new campaign in the best possible way in the Stanjames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Dubawi Gold swept through for a cheeky success in the Betfair Celebration Mile at Goodwood today to somewhat replenish Richard Hannon's strength in the division.

Publication of the verdict in the British Horseracing Authority investigation into Howard Johnson running a horse in contravention of the welfare rules has been delayed.

Howard Johnson has been informed by the disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority whether he has been found guilty at an inquiry into welfare issues.

CLASSIC winners Blue Bunting and Treasure Beach are among a quality 36-strong entry for the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster on September 10.

Teachers at a UK school calmed children returning from a trip to France by conducting a sing-along when a suspected stowaway began banging on the underside of their coach.

David Pipe feels Comply Or Die has his best chance of winning a race since he famously landed the Grand National back in 2008 when he lines up in tomorrow’s totesport.com Eider Chase at Newcastle.

Tuesday’s meeting at Sedgefield is already in major doubt with course officials announcing a noon inspection for tomorrow.

A MAN in his 20s was due to appear in court this morning in connection with a serious assault which left a Polish man in a critical condition in hospital.

A SPECIALIST nurse described yesterday how a baby was deliberately frozen for four days in a life-saving treatment after he suffered complications following heart surgery.

DENIS O’Regan has revealed he will not be riding for Howard Johnson next season.

Denis O'Regan has revealed he will not be riding for Howard Johnson next season.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley was back in prison in Britain today after an attack by a fellow prisoner left him needing hospital treatment.

Soham murderer Ian Huntley was today admitted to hospital after he was attacked by a fellow prison inmate, the UK Ministry of Justice has said.

Convicted British sex offender Peter Chapman was jailed for life today after admitting the kidnap, rape and murder of a teenager he ensnared on a social networking site.

A convicted sex offender in the UK today admitted kidnapping, raping and murdering a teenager who he ensnared using an internet social networking site.

Officials at Sedgefield will stage a precautionary inspection at 8am ahead of Sunday's meeting.