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A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma" caused by the Church of England's role in historical forced adoptions.

A 5,000-year-old structure that may have served as an early "prototype" for Stonehenge has been found just three miles away from the famous site.

Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.

An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.

Polls have opened in the Makerfield by-election.

Heatwave conditions are predicted for parts of the UK this weekend, with heat health alerts already in effect ahead of possible highs of 33C (91.4F) early next week.

There has been an unexpected dip in the UK's unemployment rate in official figures also showing new recruits in payrolled work at their lowest level for five years and private sector basic pay awards struggling.