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'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth'

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 07:07
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.

The Stone Roses gig that inspired Pulp's new track

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 07:06
The Spike Island track refers to a gig by The Stone Roses held in Cheshire in 1990.

Doctor Who recurring role for EastEnders legend

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 07:05
The Surrey-based actress appears as Mrs Flood in Ncuti Gatwa's first two seasons as The Doctor.

Why do some fans think misogynistic chanting is OK?

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 07:05
Some individuals can feel "empowered" by being part of a crowd of thousands, an expert says.

Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 06:00
The vote later won't determine British Steel's future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation.

The Papers: 'Parliament recalled' and Harry 'Royals trap' claim

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 05:11
A vote aimed at saving a British Steel plant and claims from the Duke of Sussex feature on Saturday's front pages.

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 01:37
MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel.

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 01:15
The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge.

Sunny and warm UK weather to fade over weekend

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 00:56
Warm, dry and sunny so far this April but some changes this weekend.

Some wildlife 'may not return' after recurring fires

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 00:02
Butterflies, birds, insects and lizards are among wildlife negatively affected by fires.

The Scots magician who inspired the great Houdini

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 23:00
John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.

Escaped XL Bully found and put down after shooting

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 21:38
The dog is believed to be the same one which fled when marksmen shot at it last week, police say.

PM aims to pass emergency law on Saturday to 'take control' of British Steel plant

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 20:57
Parliament will be recalled on Saturday in a bid to save the firm's Scunthorpe plant.

Teachers in England say they would strike over pay

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 18:45
Members of the National Education Union have rejected a 2.8% pay rise recommended by the government.

Smugglers hid £8m of cocaine in foie gras

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 18:25
Four men have been jailed for importing drugs worth about £8m.

Met Police officers dressed as Batman and Robin make arrests

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 18:01
Two Met officers launched the "superhero mission" to tackle illegal Westminster Bridge gambling.

Elton celebrates 'extraordinary' 10th number one album

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 17:58
The star says he's "blown away" to top the UK album chart, 52 years after he first achieved the feat.

Highs of 23.2C - but UK falls short of hottest day of the year

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 17:58
It has been warm and sunny for most in the UK as temperatures reached highs of 23.2C.

Woman who killed terminally ill dad gets suspended sentence

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 16:06
Lisa Davenport admitted manslaughter after smothering her 88-year-old father at his care home.

Gove gets peerage in Sunak's resignation honours list

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 14:58
The veteran former cabinet minister is among several Conservative figures to be given peerages.