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Weekly quiz: Which EastEnders star will be in Celebrity Traitors?

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:49
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Childcare subsidy scheme to be extended to primary school children

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:36
The Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme will include primary school-age children from September.

Woman appeals against Southport tweet jail term

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:12
A councillor's wife tells the appeal court she never intended to incite violence with a 2024 post.

Madeleine McCann suspect release date pushed back

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:12
Christian Brückner, currently serving a prison sentence in Germany for rape, is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance.

UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:04
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?

UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:04
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?

Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:46
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.

Abuser of disabled children may have 81 victims

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:12
Daniel Clarke, a 28-year-old teaching assistant, is jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:01
Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.

Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 16:01
Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.

Farage is running a cult, says ex-Reform MP Lowe

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 15:16
Rupert Lowe brands his former party "the cult of Nigel," in a BBC Newsnight interview.

UK in talks to send failed asylum seekers abroad

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 14:55
Sir Keir Starmer wants to send asylum seekers overseas after their claims have been rejected in the UK.

Senior general appointed new Royal Navy chief

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 13:29
King Charles approved Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins to take over the role as First Sea Lord from Adm Sir Ben Key.

'I had a criminal record for 56 years for being a lesbian - nobody told me'

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:10
She was thrown out of the RAF in 1969 when bosses discovered a love letter from her then-girlfriend.

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 10:44
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 10:44
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Reeves says UK 'beginning to turn corner' as growth beats forecasts

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 10:27
The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.

Scottish Water warning after driest period in 60 years

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 09:44
The firm said Scotland had been using around an extra 150 million litres of water a day since the middle of April.

Real identity of Diane killer 'was known on estates'

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 06:24
A charity set up after Diane Sindall's murder was told by locals police had the wrong man.

Identity of Diane Sindall's real killer 'was known on estate'

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 06:24
A charity set up after Diane Sindall's murder was told by locals police had the wrong man.