The families of two of three girls murdered at a dance class in Southport have told of the moment they heard ‘something awful has happened’.

Father-of-two Joel Verite, 26, was among the first on the scene as Southport killer Axel Rudakubana launched his attack.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have said they are still “best friends” after more than 25 years of marriage. Speaking to reporters during their official tour of Nepal, the royal couple said they ...