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Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 19:15
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.

Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 19:15
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.

'African tribe' leader deported after eviction from Scots woodland

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:40
Kofi Offeh, who describes himself as King Atehene, has been deported to Ghana.

Grime artist Skepta cleared of drug-driving charge

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:18
The charges are dismissed after a court hears an expert cannot be sure the reading was accurate.

Jewish man called 'baby killer' in antisemitic attack

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:07
The victim says he feared for his life after being assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:47
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

Football Focus to end after 52 years

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:21
Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

Doctor warned Nottingham attacker he would end up killing

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:14
However, Dr Faizal Seedat told the Nottingham Inquiry he did not actually believe Valdo Calocane would kill.

Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:53
A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.

Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:53
A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.

Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:53
A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.

Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:36
The men, who are all asylum seekers, had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of October 4.

Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:23
The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.

Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 16:23
The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.

Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:55
Evie and her mother were enjoying a day trip to south Wales when they came across the amphibian.

My rapist deliberately gave me HIV. I was just 15

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:51
Sam, who was heading home from school when he got his diagnosis, says Hall's jailing is a relief.

The boy who vanished: 50 years on from the disappearance of Sandy Davidson

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:45
The three-year-old disappeared after chasing after a dog that escaped from his grandparents' garden in Irvine in 1976.

DJ Bob Harris says prostate cancer spread to his spine

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:40
The presenter said recent weeks had been "extremely testing" but he is "now on the pathway to recovery".

Knife killings down by 21%, figures show

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 14:48
The annual ONS crime data also shows overall recorded homicides have fallen.

Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vetting

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:47
Cat Little, the top official at the Cabinet Office, tells MPs "due process" was followed in the appointment.