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Teenagers guilty of killing man they lured to beach

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:45
Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.

Teenagers guilty of killing man they thought was a paedophile

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:45
Alexander Cashford was lured to a beach, chased and hit with rocks before he died.

Motorcyclist hit five-year-old boy and fled, court told

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 17:25
An 18-year-old admits dangerous driving after the boy was dragged along the road by the motorbike.

Jet2 hands passengers life ban after mid-air brawl

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:35
Flight LS896 from Turkey to Manchester had to make an emergency landing in Brussels.

Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'Neill

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 16:12
The health minister defends his decision to suspend NI from taking part in the UK-wide trial after a review of gender identity services from Dr Hilary Cass.

Murder trial jury told of dog walker's shotgun injuries

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 15:44
Jurors heard forensic evidence in the trial of David Campbell, who is accused of killing dog walker Brian Low in Aberfeldy in February 2024.

Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 14:35
The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 14:00
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:55
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:55
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

Teacher guilty of whispering exam help to pupils

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:05
Veronique Matchim gave "improper assistance" to pupils at a Leeds school, a misconduct panel rules.

Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon's wife in Beatles biopic

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:34
Morfydd Clark will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, in the four-part biopic.

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:32
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:52
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

Tech firms must keep children's data if they die, under new plans

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:52
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

Abandoned tents and unsafe fires: What Highland rangers dealt with last summer

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:14
Their job involves encouraging people to behave responsibly and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

What does the future hold for Scotland's giant cranes?

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:13
Four giant structures beside the Clyde are impressive symbols of Scotland's industrial heritage, but who will pay for their upkeep?

'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:06
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:06
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 06:06
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.