Annual Channel migrant crossings highest since 2022
The 2025 total is the highest since 2022, when nearly 46,000 migrants made the crossing.
Scotland's first 2026 babies make New Year a double celebration
Maternity hospitals across the country have been reporting the first new arrivals of the new year.
Dad pays tribute to 'wonderful family' killed in Boxing Day fire
Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home.
UK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country
Millions around the UK have attended firework displays and street parties to usher in 2026.
Government to defend decision to strip Begum's UK citizenship
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
Government to defend decision to strip Begum's UK citizenship
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder
The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.
Who might be on move in January in WSL?
With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?
How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman
Kenner Jones's lies about being a journalist, a priest and a surgeon are unveiled in a documentary.
I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.
UK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country
Millions around the UK have attended firework displays and street parties to usher in 2026.
Fifty-seven people died on NI roads in 2025
The figures have been released as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins urged the public to focus on road safety in 2026.
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".
Community key to good healthcare, says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally, a former NHS nurse, said in a New Year address that community can help deal with the "root causes" of many hospital admissions.
The Papers: PM's 'year of proof' and 'fight' with judges over Shamima Begum
Sir Keir Starmer's New Year promise to voters and developments in the case of Shamima Begum lead Thursday's papers.
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
