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Man found guilty of murdering ex-partner's sister and her three children in house fire
A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:40:00 +0000
A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:40:00 +0000
British soldier who died in Ukraine named
The UK armed forces member who died in Ukraine yesterday has been named by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as 28-year-old Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:23:00 +0000
The UK armed forces member who died in Ukraine yesterday has been named by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as 28-year-old Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:23:00 +0000
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55, her family have said.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55, her family have said.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
UK lettuce in pre-packed sandwiches was likely cause of fatal E.coli outbreak
UK grown lettuce in pre-packaged sandwiches was the likely cause of the UK's largest ever STEC 0145 E. coli outbreak, a new report concludes.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:29:00 +0000
UK grown lettuce in pre-packaged sandwiches was the likely cause of the UK's largest ever STEC 0145 E. coli outbreak, a new report concludes.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:29:00 +0000
Kiki sought help rather than take her own life - but what she found on her journey shocked her
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves acknowledges damage of 'too many' budget leaks
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged there were "too many leaks" in the run-up to last month's budget.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:36:00 +0000
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged there were "too many leaks" in the run-up to last month's budget.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:36:00 +0000
Reeves misses opportunity to end loop of permanent budget speculation
Whatever your political bent or economic creed, it is hard to argue that the build up to last month's budget was anything but hapless.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Whatever your political bent or economic creed, it is hard to argue that the build up to last month's budget was anything but hapless.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Madeleine McCann's father describes huge toll of his family's 'monstering' by the press
Madeleine McCann's father has called for greater scrutiny of the UK media, describing the "huge toll" on his family from a "monstering" by sections of the press.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:09:00 +0000
Madeleine McCann's father has called for greater scrutiny of the UK media, describing the "huge toll" on his family from a "monstering" by sections of the press.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:09:00 +0000
GCHQ releases annual Christmas puzzle - can you solve it?
GCHQ has released its annual Christmas challenge, with seven puzzles aimed to put the nation's codebreaking skills to the test.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
GCHQ has released its annual Christmas challenge, with seven puzzles aimed to put the nation's codebreaking skills to the test.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
One in five women in childbirth and labour feel concerns are not taken seriously
Nearly one in five women in childbirth or labour feel their concerns are not taken seriously by NHS maternity services, new research has found.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:14:00 +0000
Nearly one in five women in childbirth or labour feel their concerns are not taken seriously by NHS maternity services, new research has found.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:14:00 +0000