Martin Butcher was confirmed as the ceremonial mayor of the town of Ware, in Hertfordshire, last night, having been elected by the Green-controlled local council.

They're swarming the US in their trillions and known for producing an annoying buzz. But one way Americans have been dealing with the 'apocalyptic' influx of cicadas is by eating them.

Predatory carer Gordon Collins took advantage of 15-year-old Holly Hamilton (pictured), of Falkirk, when she was living under his watch at a council-run children's unit in Scotland.

The Dyson WashG1, released later this year, can mop and vacuum at the same time - keeping clean water, debris and dirty water in separate chambers.

Deborah Stallard, 54, stabbed Barrie Stallard, 51, in the chest with a penetrative knife after the pair had been drinking at a pub before returning to their mobile home in Dymchurch, Kent.

How's that for a non-royal royal tour? A whiplash 72-hour visit to Nigeria saw Harry and Meghan as if on official business - as though they were still working royals.