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'Selfish Steve Wright robbed us of our Victoria'

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 06:33
The family and friends of Victoria Hall tell the Old Bailey how her murder affects their lives.

Mandelson suggested holiday home for 'privacy' of Epstein 'guests'

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 06:10
Former Labour Party peer tells sex offender he found "a great place to stay" with "privacy", a document suggests.

How Lotto winner hid £280m drug lab in his cottage

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 06:03
Neighbours had no idea that John Spiby, 80, ran a diazepam drug lab at his country cottage in Astley.

Boy charged with GBH after teacher injured at school

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 02:41
Police say the teacher sustained stab wounds but has now been discharged from hospital.

Minister used PR firm to investigate journalists' sources

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 02:36
Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.

Minister used PR firm to investigate journalists' sources

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 02:36
Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.

Their parents are in disgrace - what now for Beatrice and Eugenie?

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 00:12
The princesses will need to step out from their parents' shadow if they are to be an active part of the Royal Family.

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 00:11
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

The Epstein Files: The links to Northern Ireland

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 00:09
Millions of files released this week shed fresh light on the links between Jeffrey Epstein and prominent political and public figures.

Camp leader jailed for drugging and abusing boys

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 20:56
Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife.

Camp leader jailed for drugging and abusing boys

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 20:56
Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife.

Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 19:50
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.

'I love her to bits' – elderly couple get engaged in care home

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:56
Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl.

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:52
The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:52
The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

Five arrested after 17-year-old boy dies

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:21
A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old boy dies in Caerphilly.

Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 17:51
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

Steve Wright given 40 years for Victoria Hall murder

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 17:36
Wright, who also murdered five women in Ipswich in 2006, is sentenced for killing the teenager.

Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 17:34
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 17:18
Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.