It's ludicrous to have had this two-year, £18m inquiry into Lucy Letby when it looks increasingly likely there weren't any murders at all: PETER HITCHENS

HomeUS ShowbizTVSportsUS PoliticsRoyalsNewsCrime DeskLifestyleMoneyU.K.BuylineGamesHomeUS ShowbizTVSportsUS PoliticsRoyalsNewsCrime DeskLifestyleMoneyU.K.BuylineGames More top stories DON'T MISS EXCLUSIVEEarl Spencer's new book is stolen: copies of Earl's explosive book about his sister Diana - and how King reacted to her death - are taken in raid Ed Sheeran faces cancellation as ALL remaining opening acts drop out of his tour after Macklemore was kicked off his tour following 'Free Palestine' speech Amanda Seyfried SPLITS from husband Thomas Sadoski after nine years of marriage Tom Cruise makes surprising comments about Brad Pitt after being labeled 'last movie star' Sense and Sensibility sisters Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles hold hands as they lead glamorous arrivals at the London premiere Daisy Edgar-Jones takes on Austen: 6 reasons why Sense and Sensibility is the ULTIMATE cinematic tale of love and sisterhood Giovanni Pernice says the 'Strictly family doesn't exist' as he opens about Amanda Abbington row which he claims left him with a heart condition Keri Russell seen chiding partner Matthew Rhys in awkward behind the scenes footage after he snubbed her in Emmys speech TWICE Matthew Rhys' teacher recalls him 'stealing the show' as Elvis aged 18 after the school 'built the show around him' before historic Emmy double win Helping families rise: The baking bus bringing families together, one stop at a time This snapshot of post-war Britain shows how much we've changed: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS gives the final chapter of 7 Up five stars Fiona Shaw puts on a playful display as she lounges on the ground and sniffs the floral display at the Sense and Sensibility premiere in London Ed Sheeran breaks his silence after Macklemore was kicked off his tour after his 'Free Palestine' speech as he says his shows will never be a political forum Kim Kardashian awarded meager compensation sum after traumatic Paris robbery... as legal drama finally ends a DECADE after crime Esmé Creed-Miles ditches her dramatic gown for a sheer blouse before heading inside the Sense and Sensibility premiere Celebrity Traitors start date is REVEALED: Tense new teaser shows the stars arriving at the iconic castle as host Claudia Winkleman declares Kendall Jenner shows beau Jacob Elordi what he's missing with sizzling shoot after they've not been spotted together in weeks Experts are baffled by Harry and Meghan's school security fiasco - and question why bodyguards only tested route to Archie and Lilibet's new school in summer holidays Jack Lowden looks dapper as Jane Austen's romantic hero Mr Darcy as he joins Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman in the first look images of Netflix's Pride and Prejudice Shailene Woodley's awkward reaction to being asked about ex Aaron Rodgers' cuckolding confession AMANDA PLATELL: Sydney Sweeney is under attack again. This is the point that the jealous, snobby sisterhood is missing Brad Pitt reveals which celebrity he pretends to be as he models a cowboy look in Colorado to promote Heart Of The Beast Gwyneth Paltrow reveals if she wears makeup in her viral cooking videos EXCLUSIVEMargot Robbie and Bradley Cooper share a passionate kiss as they film intimate scenes for Ocean's Eleven reboot on the French Riviera The skincare advent calendar that's sold out four years running is back - here's why beauty lovers can't get enough SHOPPING EXCLUSIVEKevin Costner's 'affectionate' mystery blonde companion UNMASKED: Aspen horse girl's glamorous past and Yellowstone ranch life... as colossal age gap is revealed Viewers are left 'in bits' over emotional 70 Up finale Taylor Swift fiddled with her diamond wedding rings from husband Travis Kelce after sitting next to Tom Cruise Jack Lowden is mysteriously absent as Slow Horses is renewed for eighth season - after co-star Gary Oldman claimed he's the new James Bond Trinny Woodall tips her 'phenomenal' sleep routine to this silk accessory - and I put it to the test SHOPPING Emily Atack gets the party started at her Spanish wedding as she grabs the mic and kisses husband Alistair Garner during wild celebrations with her Rivals co-stars Michael J. Fox's bittersweet love story with wife Tracy Pollan as he praises her 'sacrifices and patience' during his decades-long Parkinson's battle Olivia Attwood stuns in Margot Robbie's iconic Wolf Of Wall Street lingerie as she lives it up in New York 'All they wanted to do was rip me to shreds': Kelly Osbourne reflects on being body-shamed at the BRITs and says 'it should have been about my dad and his legacy' EXCLUSIVEDame Joan Collins says she'd get bags of 'hate-mail' if Dynasty was aired today despite character Alexis being 'ahead of her time' Emmys' big night: what you didn't see after the show ended like Sofia Vergara with her pups, Zendaya getting help and Noah Wyle kissing his wife Jennifer Lopez, 57, flashes her abs in a nude crop top and leggings as she hits the gym for a workout Cher, 80, seen for first time since her heartbreaking tribute to 'sweet Prince' designer pal Bob Mackie who died at 87 Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb, 78, and actress ex Clare Burt move back in together more than a decade on from their split Tom Cruise, 64, strips off for a smouldering GQ shoot as he opens up on his 'intense' personality and says movies are his 'life' in a rare interview HBO Max's Harry Potter series casts THREE more stars for season two with Rafe Spall set to follow in his dad Timothy's footsteps with a role in the controversial show 'If you truly seem to thrive when I'm not doing well, I don't want you in my life:' Kelly Osbourne reveals she has cut ties with estranged sister Aimee EXCLUSIVEFamed actor who starred on NYPD Blue is spotted on rare public outing after stepping away from Hollywood... can you guess who he is? 'We've finally found a flaw': Michelle Keegan leaves Capital Breakfast hosts in shock as she reveals her 'disgusting' eating habits Martha Stewart, 85, says she's thinking of releasing her 'nudes' as she shares sultry new thirst trap Sydney Sweeney loses more than 200,000 Instagram followers after her naked betting advert was accused of 'sexualising women's sport' Kate O'Flynn's journey to an Emmy: How Bury-born Widow's Bay star quietly built a respected career and became the toast of Hollywood while avoiding the 'tough, Northerner' typecast Kaia Gerber flashes her six-pack abs in a white bra top as Hollywood's finest party the night away after the Emmys Stephen Colbert looks happier than ever as she poses with his wife after Emmy win following a very 'tough' year Shirley Ballas, 66, 'grows close' to Italian dancer Giuseppe Nonnis, 36, after saying she had abandoned hope of finding love Michael J Fox moves Emmys audience to TEARS as he accepts award from wheelchair and reveals reason why he first kept Parkinson's diagnosis a secret Helena Christensen, 57, embraces the 90s bandana trend as she steps out in a gingham mini-dress to walk her dog 'I've never loved my wife more than now': Jamie Oliver declares he's the 'happiest' he's ever been at 51 and says he's 'got to know' Jools more in the last two years Big Brother house is rocked by explosive row as Rochelle and Johanne are pulled apart by their housemates in heated clash Kylie Jenner flaunts her ample assets in backless top and leather slacks after selling Hidden Hills mansion for $15m Hayden Panettiere and suspected drug dealer exchanged 'a slew of messages' before her death, report says Dua Lipa sprawls on a bed in lingerie and a sheer dress as she shares loved-up snaps with husband Callum Turner 'I love this man': Jennifer Aniston shares a gushing tribute to hypnotist boyfriend Jim Curtis after he shed light on their days spent meditating together Amber Davies to reprise her role of Elle Woods in a West End run of Legally Blonde - months after being hit by claims of a lingering feud with her understudy Awkward moment Matthew Rhys snubs his partner Keri Russell as he wins record double Emmy Pamela Anderson looks every inch the retro bombshell as she leads the star turnout at the Carolina Herrera New York Fashion Week show 'Simply the best': Meghan's gushing birthday photo tribute to Harry after Archie and Lilibet were 'removed from school' due to security fears 'I don't think his wife will appreciate that': Sarah Michelle Gellar hits back at Emmys red carpet photographers for asking her to kiss Buffy co-star David Boreanaz EXCLUSIVELady Gaga's baby is already 'months old', friends say: Inside singer's ultra-secret new life as a mother and the lullaby music she's written Emmy Awards 2026 best dressed! Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Mariska Hargitay lead red carpet glamour at TV's biggest night Inside Gary Oldman's Emmys night prep: The $38 spray behind his 'slightly messy' low bun 'Our family is the crown jewel of my life': Pregnant Kaley Cuoco shares a kiss with fiancé Tom Pelphrey after his gushing Emmys acceptance speech left her in floods of tears Molly Smith continues her bridal wardrobe takeover as she slips into a white bikini on minimoon to Turkey with husband Tom Clare GMTV's Andrew Castle becomes a grandfather again as his West End star daughter Georgina gives birth to her first child and reveals baby girl's name Charlie's Angels stars, who have a collective age of 232, leave fans awed by their AGELESS appearances at the Emmys Bella Hadid embraces the 90s in a Prada silk slip dress and retro shades as she enjoys a night out in New York Swifties convinced Travis Kelce dropped major hint about wife Taylor Swift's next music release with gameday outfit Shailene Woodley covers up her 'bizarre' red carpet outfit at Emmys party after being mocked for her 'terrible' look Emmy Awards 2026 WINNERS: Matthew Rhys leads Widow's Bay to a SWEEP as he becomes first actor to earn TWO leading acting honours on same night Sally Field shocks A-listers as she goes on hysterical rant after scoring her FOURTH Emmy 'I lost my mind': Kelly Osbourne reveals she relapsed with drinking and 'couldn't eat' after her father Ozzy's death as grief left her at 'ground zero' Phoebe Dynevor gets back to work on the set of crime thriller Dirty days after 'marrying Cameron Fuller at 18th-century French farmhouse' Pierce Brosnan, 73, and son Paris, 25, enjoy a low-key stroll in New York after addressing nepo baby comments British talent scoop top prizes at the Emmys: Bury-born Kate O'Flynn picks up Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy as her Widow's Bay co-star Matthew Rhys makes history Macklemore reveals billionaire Robert Kraft orchestrated his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'rallying stadium owners and issuing an ultimatum' Angelina Jolie is joined by daughter Zahara, 21, at Without Blood screening as they step out as Maddox, 25, legally drops Brad Pitt's last name Robbie Williams, 52, is dubbed 'man of steel' by proud wife Ayda as he flexes his muscles while posing shirtless Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz criticised for lacklustre tribute to their late co-stars during Emmy Awards appearance Shailene Woodley leads Emmys 2026 worst dressed list in bizarre mismatched look Harry Potter star says all private schools should be 'burnt to the ground' after nightmarish boarding experience RICHARD EDEN: Dec raises the roof at his £2.25m party pad Taylor Swift sparks wild NEW ALBUM speculation with cryptic clues in surprise Emmys skit: 'I know these are song titles!' Penelope Cruz, 52, is the ultimate red carpet bombshell in a strapless leather and lace dress as she turns heads at Toronto Film Festival premiere of Bunker Lily James perfects her hair flick as she opts for low-key glamour in a classic LBD at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo Britain's golden girl Amy Hunt doubles down in Sydney Sweeney row on GMB Zendaya takes inspiration from 90s Halle Berry with her pixie cut and plunging gown at the Emmys - and gets her seal of approval Emmy winners make history! Four major records broken in one night by Jean Smart, Allison Janney, Matthew Rhys and Widow's Bay 'We've worked hard to earn respect for the sport we play': Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley weighs in as Sydney Sweeney's naked betting advert is widely criticised Salma Hayek embraces 60 as she sizzles in a curve-hugging scarlet gown at Without Blood screening days after celebrating milestone birthday Martin Short and Steve Martin are left in tears as Emmys viewers praise emotional tribute to Catherine O'Hara by her screen children Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy Emmys opening segment is branded 'dreadful' and 'weird as hell' as Mariska Hargitay is mocked over 'cringe' I Love TV Screens song littered with product placement Perez Hilton moves to residential treatment facility for 'weeks or more' as he continues to recover from horrific self-harm livestream Matthew Rhys says he will only put his Emmys on show when Keri Russell wins one as he pays tribute to his wife backstage after snubbing her in speech Florence Pugh joins first time nominee Carey Mulligan and James Bond hopeful Jack Lowden in leading the British arrivals at the Emmy Awards Widow's Bay sweeps board at 2026 Emmys as Zendaya and Keri Russell lead high profile snubs Noel Gallagher reveals his 'heart is full of pride' after nepo baby son Sonny, 15, aimed X-rated gesture at Man United fans during Manchester City's derby win Brooks Nader gives her iconic Baywatch swimsuit a red carpet makeover as she turns heads at Emmys afterparty with her reboot co-stars Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet 'removed from school' by Duke and Duchess of Sussex after two days due to security fears Battle of the skinny stars at Emmys 2026 as Hollywood's Ozempic obsession continues Newlyweds Zendaya and Tom Holland look loved-up as they flash their wedding rings at Emmys 2026 after surprise nuptials Pippa Middleton and hedge fund boss husband win battle to bar public right of way through estate of their £15million mansion Emily Blunt and John Krasinski make the rare move of taking their young daughters out in public Hollywood mourns 'angel' Dolly Parton during Emmys In Memoriam... as viewers are left 'sobbing' over emotional tribute Lisa Kudrow fans fume after she's snubbed AGAIN in Emmys loss for The Comeback 'Emmys So White': Woke viewers moan as actors of colour are SNUBBED in every major acting category ER reunion! Noah Wyle is cheered on by Julianna Margulies as he takes home Lead Actor in a Drama AGAIN for The Pitt at 2026 Emmys Newlywed Taylor Swift skips the Emmys as she is joined by Tom Cruise to cheer on new husband Travis Kelce in Chiefs opening game of NFL season Emmy Awards' hidden political moments as TV's biggest stars fail to mention Trump by name before Colbert makes desperate attempt to dodge question backstage Beloved Home and Away veteran Sheila Kennelly dies at age 88: 'She was a bright star' Michael J Fox, 65, supported by his entire family as he sits in chair on Emmys 2026 red carpet amid Parkinson's battle... ahead of receiving award Dad-to-be Jon Hamm, 55, proudly poses with pregnant wife Anna Osceola, 38, as expectant parents take to Emmys 2026 red carpet Buffy and Angel back together! Fans melt down as Sarah Michelle Gellar, 49, and David Boreanaz, 57, reunite at the Emmys... almost 30 years after Vampire Slayer Jamie Lee Curtis delivers emotional memorial to late friends Rob and Michele Reiner at 2026 Emmys Harrison Ford beams as he and wife Calista Flockhart put on a loved-up display on the red carpet at 2026 Emmys She can't keep still! Nicole Kidman pulls a series of dramatic hand gestures on the red carpet at the Emmys Macaulay Culkin fights back tears as he pays tribute to 'mum' Catherine O'Hara at the Emmys... eight months after her death at 71 Bear fans stunned over star's weight loss as she looks unrecognisable on Emmys red carpet Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday Rose sports scruffy hair as she models a grungy look on the catwalk during New York Fashion Week Gary Lineker's son Harry enjoys a baby shopping spree with pregnant wife Annabelle ahead of welcoming their first child together EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift's cryptic conversation with Tom Cruise revealed as A-list duo was caught in deep discussion during her husband Travis Kelce's NFL game The unstoppable rise of Zendaya: Disney star celebrates her best year yet as she's named highest grossing actress, ties the knot and is gearing up for another blockbuster Mariska Hargitay roasted over 'cringe' Emmys hosting gig as armchair critic quips 'don't quit your day job' Fans stunned by Noah Wyle's hair transformation as he unveils much fuller style at the Emmys 'Did she look in the mirror?' Shailene Woodley leaves fans horrified with Emmys 2026 look... just days after ex Aaron Rodgers trashed her on a podcast Selena Gomez looks incredible in fresh hair extensions and glittery gold gown at Emmy Awards 2026 Emmy fans left stunned over Sheryl Lee Ralph's age as actress wows in glamorous gown on red carpet Follow DailyMail Subscribe Daily Mail Follow @dailymail Follow DailyMail Follow MailOnline Follow Daily Mail