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Meta AI tools come to UK for first time

Meta AI tools come to UK for first time

Meta AI tools come to UK for first time

09 October 2024

The firm’s own AI chatbot will accessible to UK users inside Facebook and Instagram initially.


Prosecutors welcome conclusion of Peter Tobin fatal accident inquiry

Prosecutors welcome conclusion of Peter Tobin fatal accident inquiry

Prosecutors welcome conclusion of Peter Tobin fatal accident inquiry

09 October 2024

The serial killer, 76, died in hospital a month after surgery for a fractured hip following a fall in a cell at HMP Edinburgh in 2022.


William makes plea for new Jason Bourne film during Bafta visit

William makes plea for new Jason Bourne film during Bafta visit

William makes plea for new Jason Bourne film during Bafta visit

09 October 2024

The Prince of Wales clasped his hands together and told director Paul Greengrass ‘another Bourne, another Bourne’.


Woman vows to continue fundraising after finishing walk in memory of daughter

Woman vows to continue fundraising after finishing walk in memory of daughter

Woman vows to continue fundraising after finishing walk in memory of daughter

09 October 2024

Emma Webb walked 150 miles in memory of her daughter, Brodie, who took her own life when she was 16.


Son of Kinahan crime gang member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences

Son of Kinahan crime gang member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences

Son of Kinahan crime gang member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences

09 October 2024

Jack Kavanagh, 24, from Tamworth, has been extradited to the UK to stand trial for alleged firearms offences following a National Crime Agency probe.


Hurricane Milton disrupts flights for thousands of UK holidaymakers

Hurricane Milton disrupts flights for thousands of UK holidaymakers

Hurricane Milton disrupts flights for thousands of UK holidaymakers

09 October 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said there was an increasing risk of a life-threatening storm surge on the west coast.


Former choirmaster and teacher, 65, admits series of child sex offences

Former choirmaster and teacher, 65, admits series of child sex offences

Former choirmaster and teacher, 65, admits series of child sex offences

09 October 2024

He is due to be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court in the week beginning November 11.


Parents who go through baby loss should be offered paid leave, says Labour MP

Parents who go through baby loss should be offered paid leave, says Labour MP

Parents who go through baby loss should be offered paid leave, says Labour MP

09 October 2024

Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Sarah Owen said all employers should offer paid leave to those who experience baby loss or miscarriage.


Barrister seeks answers from PSNI over image ‘found on Noah Donohoe’s phone’

Barrister seeks answers from PSNI over image ‘found on Noah Donohoe’s phone’

Barrister seeks answers from PSNI over image ‘found on Noah Donohoe’s phone’

09 October 2024

Noah, 14, was found dead in a storm drain in the city in June 2020 – six days after he went missing as he cycled to meet up with friends.


Duchess of York hoping for part on Coronation Street after visit to set

Duchess of York hoping for part on Coronation Street after visit to set

Duchess of York hoping for part on Coronation Street after visit to set

09 October 2024

The duchess visited the ITV Studios in Media City, Salford Quays, on Wednesday with soap star Sally Dynevor.


Tory MPs start voting to whittle leadership hopefuls down to final two

Tory MPs start voting to whittle leadership hopefuls down to final two

Tory MPs start voting to whittle leadership hopefuls down to final two

09 October 2024

Former home secretary James Cleverly is looking all but certain to make it through the latest stage.


Duchess of York shares cancer experiences as she joins Corrie star for visit

Duchess of York shares cancer experiences as she joins Corrie star for visit

Duchess of York shares cancer experiences as she joins Corrie star for visit

09 October 2024

The duchess visited the Nightingale Centre in Wythenshawe, Manchester, with Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor.


Oldest working royal Duke of Kent, 89, joined by duchess for birthday tribute

Oldest working royal Duke of Kent, 89, joined by duchess for birthday tribute

Oldest working royal Duke of Kent, 89, joined by duchess for birthday tribute

09 October 2024

Three pipers from Royal Scots Dragoon Guards played for the duke outside his Kensington Palace home, Wren House.


Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned

Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned

Getting assisted dying law wrong ‘too terrible to contemplate’, MPs warned

09 October 2024

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will introduce a private members’ bill (PMB) on assisted dying after topping a ballot.


Vardy ordered to pay Rooney further £100k in Wagatha costs battle

Vardy ordered to pay Rooney further £100k in Wagatha costs battle

Vardy ordered to pay Rooney further £100k in Wagatha costs battle

09 October 2024

Lawyers for Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney have been in court in London in a dispute over legal costs.


Starmer accused of ‘opening the door’ to tax and borrowing changes in Budget

Starmer accused of ‘opening the door’ to tax and borrowing changes in Budget

Starmer accused of ‘opening the door’ to tax and borrowing changes in Budget

09 October 2024

The Prime Minister said he would not be drawn on such matters ahead of the Budget on October 30.


Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

09 October 2024

Concerns over the territories were raised after the Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands.


Train passenger fears criminal record over £1.90 fare underpayment

Train passenger fears criminal record over £1.90 fare underpayment

Train passenger fears criminal record over £1.90 fare underpayment

09 October 2024

Sam Williamson said he is being prosecuted by Government-owned operator Northern because he used a railcard at the wrong time.


Major route closed as flood warnings continue

Major route closed as flood warnings continue

Major route closed as flood warnings continue

09 October 2024

National Highways said the A1 in Co Durham was likely to be closed throughout Wednesday morning as more than 50 flood alerts remain across England.


Two teenage boys murdered in Bristol in case of mistaken identity, court told

Two teenage boys murdered in Bristol in case of mistaken identity, court told

Two teenage boys murdered in Bristol in case of mistaken identity, court told

09 October 2024

Two adults and three teenage boys have gone on trial charged with the murders of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.


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