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Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:49
The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.

Man found hiding in cupboard during cannabis farm raid

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:44
Antonjo Kodhelwas, 42, was found by police at the property in Uplands, Swansea.

Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:39
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 12:22
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

Holyrood leaders 'childish' for excluding Reform, MSP says

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:46
Helen McDade, one of Reform's 17 new MSPs, has called for other parties to stop "posturing".

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:46
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

About 80 firefighters sent to recycling centre blaze

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:31
The blaze started on Sunday night and plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles.

Man charged after car hits five people in town centre

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:31
Duane Anthony is charged with five counts of attempted murder after the incident on Saturday.

New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:19
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

Two men in court charged with murder after teens killed in crash

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 11:07
Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and 16-year-old Tashay Canoville, died on Aberthaw Road in Newport on Thursday.

Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 09:46
Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.

Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 09:46
Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.

BBC tours England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:53
Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.

Fourth person charged over Coventry murder

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:18
Michael Ababio died after he was stabbed near Foleshill Library on 22 February.

The Beatles will open a museum on the site of their last gig

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:04
The band will recreate their recording studio and share unseen memorabilia in London's Savile Row.

Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 06:35
Three other Senedd parties indicate they will either back his nomination or not oppose him.

Arctic air to sweep UK bringing midweek cold snap

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 06:14
Temperatures will be below the May average this week as colder air spreads in from the Arctic. Simon King explains what we should expect

The couple who 'lied and lied' about toddler's fatal injuries

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 06:04
Kol Page was two years old when he sustained fatal injuries over which his mum Zoe Coutts and her boyfriend Scott O'Connor have now been jailed.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 03:48
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 03:10
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.