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Broken jail buzzer a factor in inmate's suicide

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 19:15
A coroner raises concerns after an inmate died when his wife and police could not contact the prison.

Weekly quiz: How did the UK's oldest horse celebrate her birthday?

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 18:29
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Gatwick second runway backed by government

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 17:41
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.

Funds not available for major water infrastructure plans

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 17:03
NI Water says the severity of wastewater and drainage development constraints will increase as a result.

Murder arrests after man dies at scene of burglary

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 16:54
A man in his 20s was found dead after police responded to reports of an aggravated burglary.

MP Mike Amesbury's jail term suspended on appeal

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 16:06
Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury, convicted of a street assault, was originally sent straight to jail.

MP Mike Amesbury's jail term suspended on appeal

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 16:06
Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury, convicted of a street assault, was originally sent straight to jail.

Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:55
The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.

Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:55
The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.

Groomed girl was 'fixated on Hitler' before death

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:52
Rhianan Rudd was the UK's youngest female terror suspect before charges were dropped and she was found dead.

Nurse left out of tea round given £41,000 payout

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:46
Susan Hamilton wins her case for unfair constructive dismissal against a south London NHS Trust.

Son loses case against parents over move to Africa

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:35
The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.

Woman, 19, dies in suspected XL bully dog attack

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:08
Two people are arrested as police investigate reports the dog was an XL bully.

Woman, 19, dies in suspected XL bully dog attack

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:08
Two people are arrested as police investigate reports the dog was an XL bully.

Woman, 19, dies in suspected XL bully dog attack

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:08
Two people are arrested as police investigate reports the dog was an XL bully.

More councils agree tax increases of up to 13%

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:05
Ten local authorities with a combined population of more than a million people set their tax rates.

UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 14:53
More than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in 2024, according to new statistics.

Extra defence cash could be spent in Wales - minister

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 14:36
Treasury minister says there could be "opportunities" for Welsh defence industry, which employs 20,000.

The island split over where to build a new high school

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 13:01
Argyll and Bute Council has shortlisted four options for the location of the new school.

Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 11:36
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.