The 3ft (90cm) long snake was located in the flat after it was discovered between the sheets.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene in Thamesmead while the horse had to be put down.
Thousands of people watched Wendy Tuck's return to Liverpool, nearly a year after she set off.
The unlikely pairing of the former Bake Off judge and Never Gonna Give You Up singer surprised fans.
Britain's Geraint Thomas can effectively secure victory in the 2018 Tour de France on Saturday's penultimate stage, a 31km (19.2-mile) time trial.
Jack Shepherd was absent throughout his trial for the manslaughter of Charlotte Brown.
There were angry scenes at Newry Magistrates Court on Saturday as the accused was driven into court.
After a week of hot weather, thunderstorms on Friday night cause disruption to flights and ferries.
The 15-year-old had been swimming with his friend near the pier when he got into trouble.
A man injured in an incident at a Norwich chemical site has died, police say.
A group linked to a banned terrorist organisation in Northern Ireland received money from a trust.
Force India go into administration before a possible takeover, but will still compete in the remainder of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Britain's Cameron Norrie reaches the Atlanta Open semi-finals after Nick Kyrgios retires injured during their match.
Almost four tonnes of metal remaining after cremation has been collected in Northern Ireland since 2010.
5 Live listener Jo tries to overcome her fear of flying on a special course, which includes a 30 min flight. But will she be able to do it?
Six men are arrested after a man in his 30s is found with serious injuries.
RMT union members at South Western Railway and Eurostar will walk out for 24 hours.
A campaign to warn holidaymakers is launched ahead of the busiest summer weekend for flights.
Fishing rods and friendship - bonding on the river bank
After being hospitalised and juggling a music career, Hardy Caprio graduated with a first class degree in accounting and finance.
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