Five people have died on the M6 in England after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

The former Ukip leader said he would be able to use his profile in European politics to put "real pressure" on MEPs to back a "sensible deal" for the UK.

An undercover officer told how he posed as a courier firm boss to help catch convicted terrorists dubbed the "Three Musketeers" allegedly plotting an imminent attack on British soil.

Jeremy Corbyn is not the cause of all of Labour’s problems, but is nonetheless central to them, writes Terry Prone.

A dog owner in England walked away after his Staffordshire bull terrier attacked a four-year-old boy, leaving him with serious injuries to his face.

Tony Pulis labelled as "absolutely disgraceful" the way he believes Stoke have "spun" claims he called Ryan Shawcross a "loser".

A British schoolboy killed in a grenade blast at an apartment in Sweden had just celebrated his eighth birthday, his grieving father has said.

A judge has demanded an urgent review into “what went wrong” after prosecutors dropped the case against medics accused over the death of a woman at an abortion clinic four years ago.

The parents of a one-year-old boy treated for heatstroke after being left in a locked car in England have been given police cautions.

A chat and a chance meeting on a train led to the creation of a new online store which makes a virtue of selling items which are sustainable and traceable, but which also have a strong design ethic, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

USA: A truck driver was caught using a fishing line to flip his licence plate in a bid to avoid paying tolls into New York City.

ENGLAND: Memorabilia from the some of the world’s most famous films is going under the hammer at an auction held inside a cinema.

USA: Three sets of twins were born on the same day at a Montana hospital — adding up to more than half of the hospital’s births that day.

USA: A man who was arrested for robbing a Pennsylvania bank when he stopped to eat biscuits at a nearby restaurant will spend two to four years in prison.

Faith Ryan finds bargain style, ancient wall maps, cute bud vases and more.

BRITAIN: Getting your tongue around Welsh place name Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is a tough task for Britons, let alone for potential overseas visitors.

ENGLAND: Hapless jobseekers are using their CVs to boast that their “outside interests” include browsing Facebook, sleeping and watching TV, according to a new poll.

"The 2003/04 campaign can be scrutinised in much the same way as historians view the mythical golden summer of 1913 – the final blissful days of a peaceful Europe before the spectre of conflict blotted out the sun."

Britain could be carrying out airstrikes in Iraq within days after the cabinet unanimously backed action against Islamic State (IS).

Robbie Williams was granted the Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent yesterday.

Chart star Robbie Williams has been given one of his greatest honours after years of amassing awards – the Freedom of the City of his native Stoke-on-Trent.

Newlyweds Claire Johnson and Mark Gaffey have their gorgeous dogs to thank for finding love.

Joanna Trollope,

I am married. I have two children, a boy and a girl, and I am 40-years-old. Anto Finnegan is married. He has two children, a boy and a girl, and he is 40-years-old.

Today’s Premier League fixtures all remain scheduled to go ahead despite warnings of severe weather, particularly in the north west of England.

Robbie Williams is to have streets named after his music in the city where he grew up while civic celebrations will mark the pop star’s landmark 40th birthday.

Walking through the streets of Cork city, Conor Hourihane blends in with the crowd.

Kya deLongchamps looks at the incredible history of Belleek, the jewel in Ireland’s pottery crown.

Kya deLongchamps takes a peek at the pottery of Clarice Cliff, produced with naughty glee!

The royal birth will generate a flood of souvenirs and memorabilia to mark the special occasion — and much-needed sales for British companies.

Robbie Williams wants to be buried in Los Angeles.

Phil Taylor has no plans to retire from darts after beating Michael van Gerwen in dramatic fashion to clinch his 16th world title on Tuesday.

The funeral of two young brothers who died in a Christmas Day crash on the M6 in England will take place today.

Police in England investigating a motorway crash on Christmas Day in which two young brothers were killed have described the incident as “unimaginably sad and tragic”.

Several people were feared dead today after a crash on a busy motorway in England.

A Stoke City footballer has today been found not guilty of punching a man on a night out.

In the UK a man has been arrested over a cyber attack on the website of the British Home Secretary Theresa May.

Pop superstar Robbie Williams had a private jet on standby as he prepared to play last night’s sell-out concert in case his pregnant wife went into labour.

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has a private jet on standby as he plays a sell-out Dublin concert tonight in case his pregnant wife goes into labour.

Popstar Robbie Williams jets into Ireland tomorrow for the exclusive launch of his new clothing range, Farrell, at Brown Thomas and BT2, Dublin.

Robbie Williams is excited about moving back to the UK with his wife.

Seven people are being treated for Legionnaires' disease in Britain's Stoke-on-Trent.