Ann Widdecombe’s family will hold a public memorial later this year following her murder on July 9. Prosecutors disclosed allegations against Joshua Kerry, 28, who is charged with killing the former MP by striking her 21 times with a hammer. He remains in custody until an Old Bailey appearance on October 9.

A Russian warship conducted a live-fire artillery exercise 40 miles off Plymouth’s coast, monitored by the Royal Navy. The Russian frigate Neustrashimy notified HMS Tyne of its intentions before the 30-minute operation, which required the patrol vessel to maintain a safer distance.