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Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 14:03
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 13:42
Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute.

Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:56
Armed police march a 13-year-old and his family out of Gatwick after entry to a flight is refused.

Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:37
The former health secretary accused regulators and politicians of being "asleep at the wheel" on the issue.

Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:24
The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

Two people receive specialist care after TT crash

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:59
Isle of Man TT organisers say all other spectators and the rider have been discharged from hospital.

Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:33
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:26
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.

Three teenagers dead after being pulled from water at beauty spots

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:26
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.

How long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:34
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

How long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:34
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

How long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:34
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Lights at police centre to cost 'disturbing' £500k to replace

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:28
Architects say the lighting at a Dyfed-Powys Police building is outdated, sparking cost concerns.

Lights at police centre to cost 'disturbing' £500k to replace

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:28
Architects say the lighting at a Dyfed-Powys Police building is outdated, sparking cost concerns.

Watch: Top tips for staying safe in the sun

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:49
As the UK experiences a spell of scorching May weather, the BBC's Elizabeth Rizzini has some useful advice.

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 07:57
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 06:00
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.

England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 05:14
It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.

Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 00:35
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.

Donaldson sex abuse trial to begin with jury selection

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 00:02
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.