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Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 17:21
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 17:00
The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.

Runner died falling off knife-edge ridge while picking up his dog

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 16:18
Thomas Smith was a dad-of-three and training in Yr Wyddfa - Snowdon - for a 100-mile race when he fell.

Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:58
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:39
The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:04
Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise.

TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 14:57
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 14:57
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 14:51
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:23
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.

Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:23
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:08
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

Contract secured to build one of world's largest offshore wind farms

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:16
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:16
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:14
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 07:08
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 07:08
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

'We feel abandoned': Rural group to bring hospital campaign to Stormont

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 06:39
Hundreds of people gathered in Enniskillen on Tuesday to vent about services at South West Acute Hospital.

Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 06:18
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Quicker action would have stopped Grok AI deepfakes, victim says

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 06:07
Presenter Jess Davies says the UK government has been "dragging its feet" when creating AI deepfake laws.