Sammy, 14, and Siobhan Clarke, 15, left school early on Friday to meet up with their 20-year-old friend Kieran Hartley-Anderson, 20, Essex Police revealed last night.

Ed Miliband, who was accused of 'hubris on a Biblical scale' after unveiling an 8ft tablet inscribed with Labour's manifesto commitments, insisted today he did not regret the decision.

Nicola Sturgeon, in last night's Scottish leaders' debates, said she would decide about a second vote next year, despite promising that September's contest was 'once in a generation'.

The Conservatives are thought to be focusing on 23 seats in marginal constituencies such as Twickenham and Kingston and Surbiton in the final few days before the vote.

The London Mayor claimed it would lead to a 'chaotic and tense arrangement' if Ed Miliband is forced to rely on SNP support to prop up a Labour government.

The motorists were branded 'idiotic' and 'irresponsible' after footage of the unrelated stunts emerged, while police districts in Scotland and Sussex are aware of the incidents.

New rules mean existing tax can no longer be passed on with a car when it is sold - and force buyers to purchase that entire month's tax but do not allow sellers to gain a refund for it.

Chemotherapy, stomach pumps and digestive disorders were just some of the issues behind pet claims as the British pet insurance industry last year marked a historic high.

With its cassette deck, simple controls and basic graphics, the Spectrum ZX cannot compete with today's multimillion pound gaming industry.

Aidan Jackowiak Smith from Alnwick, Northumberland had a complex and rare genetic disorder called Cloves Syndrome, which has only been diagnosed in around 150 people worldwide.

Mohamed Abdullahi Hassan, an Al Shabaab fighter in Somalia, is thought to have posted messages urging violence against the event in the city of Garland, pre-empting Sunday night's attack.

Blogger Pamela Geller, 56, president of the American Freedom Defense Initiative, has long been known for her controversial tactics.

Pamela Geller, the co-founder of the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), vowed to go ahead with her Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest in Garland, Texas, despite anticipating an attack.

The first EventsTag installation (pictured) has been installed in the Holly Home Care Home, Enfield in London. Experts are also providing social media tutorials to the residents in two, hour-long sessions.

Aisha Ali-Khan, pictured, has lodged an official complaint claiming she spent most of her time on Mr Galloway's personal errands when she worked for the Bradford West MP in 2012.

ANDREW PIERCE asks: What will Harriet Harman make of her husband appearing at a a public meeting where the women were segregated on one side of the room from the men?

Despite saying 'the BBC does not need to be doing all of these things', the Ukip leader later rushed out a statement insisting it was actually makeover and dating shows he had a problem with.

Ladbrokes said Charlotte had become the most popular bet since the Duchess gave birth, with three times as many wagers placed compared to previous hot favourites such as Alice and Diana.

Charlotte is the feminine version of the name Charles, meaning 'free man'. Charlotte means 'petite' and 'feminine', the name is rather regal and has been used in England since the 17th century.

Soldiers on horseback rode out in procession through the capital this afternoon, before dozens of deafening volleys were fired simultaneously from Hyde Park and the Tower of London.

As a navy Sous Marine cardigan from Amaia Kids sells out after Prince George wears it to meet his baby sister, the fashion brands put on the map by the youngest members of the Cambridge clan.

EXCLUSIVE: Fiona Hart, 32, from the Scottish island, Islay, is receiving chemotherapy for blood cancer in Glasgow. In a letter to her children Jacob, two, and Honor, seven months, she begs their forgiveness for being so far away.

The wreckage of the light aircraft in which John MacKinnon (pictured) and another man died was found near the village of Abernyte, Scotland, about four hours after it went missing.

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WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The gruesome discovery (pictured) was made by police following a fight between partying revellers in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire on Sunday night.

Ian Grainger spotted a collection of twigs on the stairs inside his apartment building in Bristol but it took several days before he discovered it was a bird's nest from which two chicks would soon hatch.

This is the view from a home in Silvertown in north east London which is leading the way in the battle to be crowned winner of the worst view in Britain. Four other finalists are vying for the title.

Homes are unaffordable for first-time buyers in every single one of the UK's regions, the study by KPMG shows.

Lauren Taylor, three, from Barnsley, was diagnosed with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Her mother Katherine is often held up while shopping as Lauren stops to say 'hello' to people.

The actress has beaten the likes of quintessential Englisg actor Hugh Grant and Bond star Daniel Craig to become the most requested voiceover accent in America.

Viewers of The C-Word, the BBC dramatisation of journalist Lisa Lynch's battle with breast cancer, took to Twitter to urge other women to check their breasts for early signs of the disease.

Italian-born Ms Cristoferetti (pictured) took her first sip from an espresso pouch at 12.44GMT yesterday. The espresso maker is dubbed ISSpresso, inspired by the International Space Station's acronym.

Annaliese Dayes (left) and Dani J, both professional models, took on the rough terrain of the Moroccan wilderness in the punishing Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc despite having no off-road experience.

In some of the fascinating images, the photographer has merged photographs from the Second World War with pictures taken today, revealing just how much Berlin has changed since 1945.

There's nothing better than receiving a good old letter. Especially when it's written by a child. From brutal honesty to unflattering illustrations, these kids' literary masterpieces are too good not to be shared.