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Healey expects UK to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 09:55
A government source says the defence secretary has "full confidence" in Labour's plans to increase defence spending.

The police job that is beyond the stuff of nightmares

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 09:07
David Murray is a victim identification officer who examines images and footage to find children who've been sexually abused.

The police job that is beyond the stuff of nightmares

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 09:07
David Murray is a victim identification officer who examines images and footage to find children who've been sexually abused.

Firefighting twins retire after 68 years of service

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 07:13
Dave and Paul Minall are leaving Whitchurch Fire Station after a combined 68 years of on-call service.

Scouse superhero Speedo Mick: From rock bottom to seeing life story on stage

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 02:44
He went from sleeping rough to raising £1m on charity walks in all weathers in just his swimming trunks.

'A cry from the council estate' - the trans teen drama that pulls no punches

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 02:28
The coming-of-age BBC drama is a visceral look at working class life when you don't fit in.

'Humbled' Ricky Gervais gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 01:36
The British actor says he is "humbled" and his success was "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide".

'As awkward as it gets': Ricky Gervais gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 01:36
The British actor says he is "humbled" and his success was "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide".

Samantha Mumba: From 'obnoxious teen' to pop superstar

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 01:17
It was 25 years ago that the Dubliner's life changed forever when she shot to fame as a 17-year-old with debut single Gotta Tell You.

Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 01:11
The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players.

Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 01:11
The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players.

Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 00:08
An international study found immunotherapy before surgery could give patients extra years of life.

Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 00:08
An international study found immunotherapy before surgery could give patients extra years of life.

The Papers: 'Key worker' and 'Nazi' slur

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 23:58
Most of Saturday's front pages lead on Donald Trump gifting Elon Musk a key to mark his last day in office at Doge.

Gerry Adams awarded €100k in libel case against the BBC

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 23:22
The former Sinn Féin leader was seeking damages over a story in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson.

Gerry Adams awarded €100k in libel case against the BBC

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 23:22
The former Sinn Féin leader was seeking damages over a story in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson.

The police job that is beyond the stuff of nightmares

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 23:01
David Murray is a victim identification officer who examines images and footage to find children who've been sexually abused.

'Road from hell' to fully reopen after 23 years

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 23:00
For the first time since 2002, you can drive on the A465 without getting stuck in roadworks.

King Charles gifted Rolls-Royce as coronation present

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 22:56
Other gifts received by the King include a feather crown and a gold Blue Peter badge.

Woman and 15-year-old girl die in house fire

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 21:50
Their deaths are unexplained, and an investigation is under way, police say.