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Boy, 15, charged with murder of nine-year-old girl

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 18:00
Aria Thorpe's family say the nine-year-old was "bubbly" and loved country music.

Abramovich must pay £2.5bn from Chelsea FC sale to Ukraine fund or face court, Starmer says

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:53
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

True origin of 'first black Briton' revealed

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 17:00
Scientists say they now know where the 'Beachy Head Lady', an ancient skeleton, actually came from.

Welsh secretary labelled 'dinosaur' for only communicating in English

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:30
A Plaid Cymru politician says Jo Stevens showed an "incredible lack of respect" for the Welsh language.

Lawwell cites 'abuse and threats' as he quits as Celtic chairman

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:02
Peter Lawwell is to stand down as Celtic chairman at the end of December, citing "abuse and threats from some sources".

Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:35
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Erasmus scheme to return for UK students

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:09
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.

Man arrested over husband and wife's 1993 unsolved murders

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:03
Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farm more than 30 years ago.

Man arrested over husband and wife's 1993 unsolved murders

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:03
Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farm more than 30 years ago.

Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:38
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:27
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.

Influential classical music broadcaster Sir Humphrey Burton dies

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:23
He presented the BBC's Omnibus and In Performance, and also hosted shows on Radio 3 and Classic FM.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:18
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:40
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.

Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:36
The 70-year-old is accused of attacking the same person in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.

Katie Price's ex-husband denies raping girl, 13

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:29
Kieran Hayler has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.

Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:17
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m over problem gambling failings

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:03
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling

Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:47
James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.

Doctors start five-day strike as hospital bosses warn of disruption

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 07:00
British Medical Association members started the 14th walkout over pay in England at 07:00 on Wednesday.