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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.

She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.  

The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show.

Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.

Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral.

The winner of an "unprecedented" literary double has said he will not accept his latest £50,000 prize until the sponsor shares a plan to reduce its "investment in fossil fuel extraction".

Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.

She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.  

The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.

A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.

Officers arresting a man with a rucksack full of over-the-counter medication detained a second person in the same shop for allegedly stealing meat.

Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.

A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.

The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has appeared in court after being arrested on suspicion of rape.

Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.

The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.

John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.

Former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has said her experience of being abused as a child "ruined" her life.

The UK's longest-serving MP has called for the assisted dying bill to be delayed as he said there is not enough time "to consider the immense complexities".

Americans distraught by the re-election of Donald Trump are being offered an escape route - a €1 house in an Italian village.

An Egyptian mug from 2,000 years ago was last used to serve up a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, according to ground-breaking research.

Police in Lincolnshire have urged motorists to stop chasing an on-the-run emu in off-road vehicles.

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.

The science secretary has said he will "keep everything on the table" when it comes to restricting social media for children aged under 16 if tech companies do not act.

Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the government strengthens its regulation of online safety.

Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK - as the car industry frets over weak electric vehicle (EV) sales that could see firms fined more missing government targets.

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.

Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.

The science secretary has said he will "keep everything on the table" when it comes to restricting social media for children aged under 16 if tech companies do not act.

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully performed another launch of its Starship rocket in front of President-elect Donald Trump, but the test flight did not go perfectly.