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Two migrants jailed under new small boats law

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 14:42
A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel.

What we know about Belfast attack and disorder

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:47
Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week.

Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:44
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.

Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:44
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:04
A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:04
A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:04
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".

Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:04
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".

Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 11:24
An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast.

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 10:10
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

Protests across Scotland follow Belfast knife attack

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:54
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations across the central belt with their faces covered and many holding Union flags and banners.

'Uni marking boycott could render my hard work worthless'

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:25
Abigail Maguire says she is unhappy earlier marks could be used to determine her final grade.

'Two of my children play for England, I still pinch myself'

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:14
Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams.

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:12
It is the first time the African bird has been recorded in the UK.

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:08
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:17
Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:17
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:17
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged with knife attack

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 02:10
Police and political leaders call for calm after disorder breaks out in parts of Northern Ireland.

Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged with knife attack

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 02:10
Police and political leaders call for calm after disorder breaks out in parts of Northern Ireland.