[ad_1] Fergus WalshMedical EditorWatch: New mum Grace (left) and her sister Amy (right) talk about the "miracle" of baby AmyA "miracle" baby has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb.The baby's mum, Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus, and received her sister's womb in 2023 – in what was then the UK's only successful womb transplant.Two years
[ad_1] A man who was killed in a shooting has been identified by police.Barry Dawson, 60, was shot on Saturday in his home on Elm Street, in Stanley, County Durham, and died at the scene.Durham Police said a post-mortem showed Mr Dawson died from a single gunshot wound.A 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and remained in police custody, the force
[ad_1] The Metropolitan Police is deciding what action to take after receiving a report accusing 10 British nationals of war crimes and crimes against humanity while they served in Israel's military in Gaza.The 240-page report "will now be assessed by specialist officers to determine whether any UK-based investigation may be required", a Counter Terrorism Policing spokesperson said.A summary of the dossier accused the Britons of being involved in the forced
[ad_1] South Wales PoliceHakan Barac arrived in the UK in April 2023An Islamic extremist who arrived in the UK seeking asylum has been jailed for supporting terror group Islamic State.Turkish national Hakan Barac, 28, of Commercial Road, Newport, posted videos on social media sites glorifying terrorists Osama bin Laden and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.He admitted five counts relating to the online distribution of terrorist publications, and one of expressing support for
[ad_1] Caroline GallBBC News, West MidlandsThick stench, piles of bin bags: Birmingham bin strikes five weeks onLichfield District Council has said it will step in and help clear the piles of rubbish that have accumulated in Birmingham since bin workers went on strike last month.From Wednesday, the local authority will send crews to the city to tackle the waste backlog which is growing by about 1,000 tonnes a week, Lichfield
[ad_1] Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondentGetty ImagesThe King and Queen will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on WednesdayKing Charles and Queen Camilla have released new photographs to mark their 20th wedding anniversary later this week, with the couple smiling and looking relaxed in images taken soon after they arrived in Italy for a state visit.They posed for pictures in the gardens of the Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador's residence in Rome, with
[ad_1] Birmingham residents have been queuing up in their cars for miles in order to dispose of their rubbish. This comes as bin strikes enter a fifth week, as a major incident is declared by the city council.Reporting from a collection point in Billesley, BBC Midlands' David Lumb described the stench as "thick in the air".Asked about residents' hopes that there could be a temporary halt to the strike action,
[ad_1] A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday's 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United.The Daily Mail reported that Grealish, 29, was confronted as he made his way off the pitch at Old Trafford following the goalless derby.Greater Manchester Police announced in a statement on Monday that Alfie Holt of Haven Drive, Droylsden will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court
[ad_1] West Yorkshire PoliceVillian Kesel was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in a young offender institutionThe ringleader of a gang who targeted users of the LGBT dating app Grindr has been sentenced to more than four years in a young offender institution.The group, led by 20-year-old Villian Kesel, from Bradford, arranged meetings with five men using the app in 2024 and stole items from their homes or demanded money.In the most
[ad_1] The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has retired after it was confirmed he was being investigated for two alleged workplace relationships.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) notified Scott Chilton on Monday morning he was under investigation for potential gross misconduct in relation to a relationship from before he was chief constable, and another after taking the force's top job.A spokesman for the watchdog said
