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Thousands of criminal cases collapsing due to missing or lost police evidence

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 10:16
More than 30,000 prosecutions in England and Wales collapsed in four years, data obtained by BBC shows.

Pro-Palestinian activist detained in West Bank

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 09:54
Deirdre Murphy's son is "in the dark" as to when he will see her again after her arrest.

Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 09:26
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.

Lost Turner oil painting found after 150 years

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 09:24
The oil painting fell "into obscurity", with no-one realising who it was by until it was cleaned in 2024.

Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 07:22
The ballot was held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.

Why Zia Yusuf's resignation matters for Reform UK

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 07:01
Chris Mason details the three key things that the party will lack without its former chair.

How to train your dragon star Gerard Butler on Belfast, remote pubs and Viking helmets

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 06:42
The Hollywood star spent months filming the first live-action remake of the hit animated trilogy in Northern Ireland.

M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 06:39
The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.

M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 06:39
The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.

The Papers: 'Reform civil war' and 'arise Sir Becks'

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 06:25
Reform UK's chair Zia Yusuf quits the party and David Beckham will receive a Knighthood.

Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 05:22
At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it.

Labour confounds expectations with Hamilton by-election victory

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 04:29
The result in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election came as a surprise to many pundits.

Should you be eating food products with fewer ingredients?

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 02:08
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 01:17
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin production.

Cowboy Beyoncé dazzles nearly sold-out stadium

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 01:12
The 43-year-old global superstar performed the first night of her six show residency in London.

Olly Alexander lands West End role after leaving record deal

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 00:06
The star says he is focusing on acting after parting ways with his record company.

'My children are too anxious for school - please help me get them educated'

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 00:02
Beverly Craig says her son Casey, 14, and daughter Autumn, 12, "go into meltdown" anytime they go near school.

Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 22:30
Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules.

Birmingham bin strike could last until December

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 22:05
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for "as long as it takes".

Birmingham bin strike could last until December

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 22:05
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for "as long as it takes".