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The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 22:19
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found.

The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 22:19
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found

Fire crews tackle trailer blaze at Fife circus

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 20:49
The show at the circus had began not long before a fire broke out at a trailer near the big tent.

MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 19:42
The home secretary says the government accepts the high court’s ruling that an independent investigation should take place.

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 19:08
The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.

Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:32
The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.

Universal UK could feature Europe's tallest rides

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:31
New plans show the theme park firm wants to compete with attractions across Europe.

Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:29
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.

Labour plans further Right to Buy restrictions

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:29
Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.

Labour peer dies while swimming in river

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:17
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.

Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 16:49
The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.

I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:11
The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".

BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:26
No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.

Man who tried to save boy makes river safety plea

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:36
Police say the boy failed to resurface after going swimming with friends on Wednesday.

Redacted evidence 'delayed police grooming cases'

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:35
The decision led to significant delays in police investigations, an inspection says.

Three men cleared of charges in Nama trial

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:12
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson and former Sinn Féin politician Daithí McKay are found not guilty.

Killer inmate given 10 years for revenge plot on guard

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:04
Robert Paterson ordered a gun attack on a guard he believed had left him to die in hospital.

Father who killed baby daughter guilty of murder

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 13:00
Thomas Holford claimed he could not recall how five-week-old Everleigh Stroud was seriously injured.

Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 12:48
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 12:48
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.