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Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:40
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Quentin Tarantino to stage 'swashbuckling comedy' play in London

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:23
The film-maker will write and direct The Popinjay Cavalier, "a rambunctious comedy" set in 1830s Europe.

Police chief criticises Celtic and Rangers after Old Firm disorder

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:21
Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder at Sunday's match at Ibrox.

March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:18
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

Fan attends wrong football stadium 366 miles away

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:01
The supporter travelled from London to Exeter, instead of Newcastle.

Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:40
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:49
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

'We deserve better after a year of all-out Birmingham bin strike'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:45
Householders describe recycling piled up in homes, sporadic waste collections and rat problems.

'We deserve better after a year of all-out Birmingham bin strike'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:45
Householders describe recycling piled up in homes, sporadic waste collections and rat problems.

Al Quds Day march to be banned after government approves Met request

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:26
The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.

First Mandelson files to be published on Wednesday

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:15
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 07:13
MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.

Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 07:13
MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.

UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:44
Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.

'I was punched in the face for driving at 20mph'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:29
A man says he was punched for sticking to the speed limit while driving to a hospital appointment.

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:23
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:00
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 05:41
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:29
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:24
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear