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Appeal to extend teenage killer's sentence refused

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:39
An attempt to turn a triple-murderer's 49-year minimum jail term into a whole-life order is rejected.

Appeal to extend teenage killer's sentence refused

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:39
An attempt to turn a triple-murderer's 49-year minimum jail term into a whole-life order is rejected.

The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:25
Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

Grey-Thompson humiliated by blame for flight delay

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:25
The former Paralympian is looking at how airlines can better support disabled passengers.

Outback victim's family 'relief' after killer dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:14
Bradley Murdoch, who killed Peter Falconio in Australia in 2001, has died in prison.

Outback victim's family 'relief' after killer dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:14
Bradley Murdoch, who killed Peter Falconio in Australia in 2001, has died in prison.

Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:13
Bradley Murdoch, who was serving a life sentence, never disclosed the location of Peter Falconio's remains.

Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:10
The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.

Physician associates need new job title, says review

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:50
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:49
The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.

Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:49
The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.

Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:31
The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.

UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:54
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

Southern Water issues hosepipe ban for 1m people

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:41
Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Monday.

Girl playing in park was killed by falling branch

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 10:21
A senior coroner says it "can only be described as a truly tragic incident".

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:04
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.

Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? What you need to know as restrictions widen

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:26
As dry weather continues, several UK water companies have issued hosepipe bans. What do they mean and who do they affect?

Inside Kew Gardens' Palm House ahead of massive makeover

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:10
An £50m plan to renovate the world-famous Palm House at Kew Gardens is set to take place.

Tributes paid to custard-loving WW2 veteran, 106

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 06:03
Leslie Lemon's granddaughter describes him as "a war hero, our hero, and the family patriarch".

The Papers: '£7bn Afghan migrant cover-up' and 'Kitchen nightmare'

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 00:05
News the UK government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans after a data leak dominates Wednesday's papers.