Brian Whitelock told neighbours he did not know why he stabbed Wendy Buckney, a court hears.

Labour claims that public services require a £40bn increase in taxation and spending

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

Northern Ireland needs to have "the protections that are in the protocol" says SDLP MLA.

The sports minister said his department does “not have the budget” to increase the amount of funding.

The new procedure will allow members to vote in the NI Assembly without physically being there.

The health minister predicts difficult conversations with unions over pay due to budget problems.

Guernsey Post issues customers with cards aimed at protecting their staff from dog attacks.

A Guernsey hotel manager says introducing a GST would mean higher prices for customers.

Andrew Jenkins says his aim was to give hope to those feeling defeated.

It's taken two years to build and is 200m (656ft) long, but why does the River Trent need a fish pass?

Access from the bridge to some platforms has been closed on a trial basis.

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

Runnymede and Weybridge MP, Dr Ben Spencer talks traffic, tax, innovation and technology.

Barry Crisp will be one of the experts at the BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event on 25 October.

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident on the A5 between Potterspury and Old Stratford.

The Cobblers' Community Trust will receive £27,000 to help boost the confidence and wellbeing of children.

Morgan Rose Betchley was “passed from pillar to post” before her death, her family tell an inquest.

Chagossians from Crawley are critical of an agreement between the UK and Mauritian governments.

The fire in Hailsham is being treated as suspected deliberate ignition, police say.

The big button-eyed, fluffy baby is one of 128 pups to have been born at Donna Nook this year.

Nuclear Waste Services says it is undertaking a range of studies in the search area.

A near neighbour told the BBC his own house had been damaged by gunfire in recent years.

Ronald Whelan faces extradition over an alleged plot to import 100kg of high-purity Colombian cocaine.

Premier League referee David Coote is suspended with immediate effect by refereeing body PGMOL.

Liverpool City Council is expected to announce next year whether it will approve the hotel's plans.

A report on the summer riots shows asylum seekers and refugees were afraid to leave their homes.

Achieving Championship survival this season will "taste all the better for the suffering" Portsmouth are currently experiencing, says winger Matt Ritchie.

The planning inspector said the proposal would "overwhelm" the manor house the hotel is based in.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says his side will not be afraid of losing when they host rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.

A deer was shot dead by police after it was spotted in Greenhill Primary school grounds.

Police say the large deer posed a 'danger' and take the decision to 'humanely' destroy it.

The successful candidate will fly one of its Airbus H145 helicopters, Yorkshire Air Ambulance says.

A jury is dismissed, recording the death as accidental, but a coroner has yet to make a conclusion.

The 87-year-old woman died hours after being knocked over by the downwash of the landing helicopter.

Kenny Jackett stands down from his role as Gillingham's director of football for medical reasons.

Nigel, from Somerset, decided to become a foster parent aged in his 80s after his wife died.

Middleport Pottery has been given £250,000 by the National Lottery's heritage fund.

Cameron Bell was seen wearing her work uniform as a group walked through Tamworth town centre.

Iris has played in boys teams since she was four, and has now broken into Aston Villa’s girls team.

Unison say they're seeing a "dip in people" wanting to work in the council sector.

Aled Morris says the show has become a big part of his life.

Former Shrewsbury School boy Sandy Irvine went missing climbing Everest 100 years ago.

The Royal Victoria Hotel, which closed in 2015, is due to undergo emergency repairs.

Ruben Amorim says he is ready to face the challenge of the "difficult" job ahead at Manchester United.

Campaigners say it should be easier for plus-size walkers to enjoy the countryside.

Stockholm-based women's football club Hammarby is known for its large and vociferous fanbase.

The Gloucester centre is eager to emulate the exploits and travel of idol Jamie Roberts.

Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson says he has tried to play down the significance of Saturday's derby with Cambridge United to his players.