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Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:06
Thomas McKenna, 60, had set up a gun-conversion factory in a caravan in South Ockenden, Essex.

Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:06
Thomas McKenna, 60, had set up a gun-conversion factory in a caravan in South Ockenden, Essex.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 14:11
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

Porn site fined £800,000 for not rolling out age checks

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 14:04
Separately, message board 4chan says it will refuse to pay an expected £520,000 fine from the media regulator.

Strictly star Robin Windsor 'took own life after mental health deterioration'

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:58
The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Strictly star Robin Windsor 'took own life after mental health deterioration'

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:58
The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Boy, 13, stabbed pupil in neck, court hears

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:26
The two victims are said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the attack on Tuesday.

Radio 1 DJ Greg James comes out of 'challenge retirement' for Comic Relief

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:23
The Radio 1 breakfast show DJ is going to cycle 630 miles (1,000km) across the UK on a tandem bike.

Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:23
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:04
Some 35 Labour MPs are among those who have written to the home secretary to raise concerns about the plans.

Footballer Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:55
The former Arsenal midfielder is set to appear in court on 13 March.

Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:09
The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people's mental health.

Pokémon cards worth £65,000 stolen in 'killer' blow to games shop

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:26
Alex Badham says a loss of this size is a "killer" blow to Badzgaming in Cwmbran, Torfaen.

Widow's 'frustration' at Pat Finucane public inquiry delay

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 08:38
The UK government agreed to establish an independent public inquiry into the 1989 killing 17 months ago.

Forest open Pereira talks after sacking Dyche

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 07:26
Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche as head coach after just 114 days in charge, with former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira in talks to replace him.

'I racked up £145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:15
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

Game-changing cancer test means I met my granddaughter

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:11
Pat Grant's inoperable cancer diagnosis made her think she would never meet her first grandchild.

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:03
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:03
A BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.

Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from Scotland's chip shops?

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:01
Across Scotland, 178 incidents of cooking oil thefts were reported to police between April to October last year.