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Forensic evidence to be re-examined in review of Lin and Megan Russell murder case convictions

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 08:03
Mother and daughter Lin and Megan Russell were killed in 1996, while another daughter survived.

Forensic evidence to be re-examined in Lin and Megan Russell murders

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 08:03
Mother and daughter Lin and Megan Russell were killed in 1996, while another daughter survived.

UK's Chagos Islands deal an 'act of great stupidity', Trump says

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 07:29
The US president said it was "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".

Confessions of double murderer to be heard for first time

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:34
Dentist-turned-murderer Colin Howell confessed to killing his wife and his lover's husband 18 years after the crime.

'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:20
Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children.

Hospitals inquiry holds final sessions after infected water admission

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:19
The public inquiry will hear final statements after NHS Greater Glasgow conceded a hospital's water system probably caused infections.

Hospitals inquiry holds final sessions after infected water admission

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:19
The public inquiry will hear final statements after NHS Greater Glasgow conceded a hospital's water system probably caused infections.

'Dad died in hospital 18 months ago - we won't bury him until we get answers'

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:01
Bill Trotter's family claims his death was avoidable but a hospital says he died of natural causes.

'Dad died in hospital 18 months ago - we won't bury him until we get answers'

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:01
Bill Trotter's family say he will stay in the hospital mortuary as they dispute he died of natural causes.

The Papers: 'Brooklyn goes nuclear' and UK teenagers 'face social media ban'

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 05:14
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's statement on his strained relationship with his parents features prominently on Tuesday's papers.

Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 04:13
The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:34
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:34
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:31
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.

The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?

Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:31
Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 22:30
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 22:30
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Sarwar calls for Swinney and Sturgeon to be investigated over QEUH

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 19:53
The Scottish Labour leader says complications at the hospital were "the biggest scandal in the history of the Scottish Parliament".

CCTV proposal for nurseries after abuse case

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 19:25
Compulsory CCTV for nurseries is being considered by government after a worker’s child abuse.

South East Water boss 'should not get bonus', says environment secretary

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:36
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies