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Man found guilty of ‘brutal’ murder of cricketer

Man found guilty of ‘brutal’ murder of cricketer

Man found guilty of ‘brutal’ murder of cricketer

07 December 2023

Victim Thomas Barton had confronted Cameron Baker after seeing him holding hands with his ex-girlfriend.


‘Heart hero’ honoured for lifesaving CPR on driver who had cardiac arrest

‘Heart hero’ honoured for lifesaving CPR on driver who had cardiac arrest

‘Heart hero’ honoured for lifesaving CPR on driver who had cardiac arrest

07 December 2023

Stuart McCreath has been recognised by the British Heart Foundation.


2024 set to be ‘milestone in climate history’, says Met Office

2024 set to be ‘milestone in climate history’, says Met Office

2024 set to be ‘milestone in climate history’, says Met Office

07 December 2023

Greenhouse gas emissions, buoyed by El Nino, are likely to make next year even hotter than 2023.


UK not home for Harry’s children ‘if not possible to keep them safe’, court told

UK not home for Harry’s children ‘if not possible to keep them safe’, court told

UK not home for Harry’s children ‘if not possible to keep them safe’, court told

07 December 2023

The Duke of Sussex has brought a legal challenge against the Home Office over changes to his personal protection when in the UK.


Kate promotes ‘special’ Christmas Eve carol service

Kate promotes ‘special’ Christmas Eve carol service

Kate promotes ‘special’ Christmas Eve carol service

07 December 2023

The Princess of Wales will host the event at Westminster Abbey on Friday, which will be broadcast on December 24.


Fresh disruption to rail services as drivers’ strikes continue

Fresh disruption to rail services as drivers’ strikes continue

Fresh disruption to rail services as drivers’ strikes continue

07 December 2023

Services across northern England are the latest to be affected by industrial action.


What is the BBC licence fee and how could it change?

What is the BBC licence fee and how could it change?

What is the BBC licence fee and how could it change?

07 December 2023

The licence fee had been frozen at £159 over the last two years and the Government has announced it will now rise by £10.50 to £169.50.


Brianna’s blood found on accused’s trainers and jacket, murder trial hears

Brianna’s blood found on accused’s trainers and jacket, murder trial hears

Brianna’s blood found on accused’s trainers and jacket, murder trial hears

07 December 2023

Transgender teenager Brianna Ghey, 16, was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife in a park near Warrington.


Benjamin Zephaniah remembered as ‘beautiful human being’

Benjamin Zephaniah remembered as ‘beautiful human being’

Benjamin Zephaniah remembered as ‘beautiful human being’

07 December 2023

Among those paying tribute to the late poet was his Peaky Blinders co-star Cillian Murphy.


Woman accused of murder told police to shoot her in the head, court told

Woman accused of murder told police to shoot her in the head, court told

Woman accused of murder told police to shoot her in the head, court told

07 December 2023

Chester Crown Court heard how Alice Wood told her arresting officers she did not deserve to be looked after.


Johnson blamed Welsh Covid rates on ‘singing and obesity’, Vallance diary claims

Johnson blamed Welsh Covid rates on ‘singing and obesity’, Vallance diary claims

Johnson blamed Welsh Covid rates on ‘singing and obesity’, Vallance diary claims

07 December 2023

The extract was highlighted at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.


‘Urgent lessons’ must be learned by Ofsted from Ruth Perry’s death, family say

‘Urgent lessons’ must be learned by Ofsted from Ruth Perry’s death, family say

‘Urgent lessons’ must be learned by Ofsted from Ruth Perry’s death, family say

07 December 2023

Staff at the school said the headteacher was left tearful and incoherent after the inspection on November 15 and 16 last year.


Labourer’s death ‘as painful now as it was five years ago’

Labourer’s death ‘as painful now as it was five years ago’

Labourer’s death ‘as painful now as it was five years ago’

07 December 2023

David Willis, 29, died instantly when he fell inside a shredder while at work.


Key points: Boris Johnson’s second day at Covid inquiry

Key points: Boris Johnson’s second day at Covid inquiry

Key points: Boris Johnson’s second day at Covid inquiry

07 December 2023

The former prime minister was questioned by inquiry counsel Hugo Keith.


Self-assessment helpline will focus on ‘priority queries’ in run-up to deadline

Self-assessment helpline will focus on ‘priority queries’ in run-up to deadline

Self-assessment helpline will focus on ‘priority queries’ in run-up to deadline

07 December 2023

Treasury Committee chairwoman Harriett Baldwin has written to HMRC CEO Jim Harra ‘to get much-needed answers about what this means for taxpayers’.


Storage of legal battle ‘sterile gowns’ costing £3.2m per year, court hears

Storage of legal battle ‘sterile gowns’ costing £3.2m per year, court hears

Storage of legal battle ‘sterile gowns’ costing £3.2m per year, court hears

07 December 2023

The Government has sued PPE Medpro – the firm which supplied the gowns – and Mr Justice Bright on Thursday oversaw a pre-trial hearing.


Court rejects Rossi’s attempt to delay US extradition

Court rejects Rossi’s attempt to delay US extradition

Court rejects Rossi’s attempt to delay US extradition

07 December 2023

Scottish ministers signed an order in September giving permission for him to be transferred to America to face charges.


200,000 small businesses to get tool to complain about their energy supplier

200,000 small businesses to get tool to complain about their energy supplier

200,000 small businesses to get tool to complain about their energy supplier

07 December 2023

The changes will help firms with fewer than 50 employees.


Johnson said ‘F*** You Daily Mail’ over Covid rule-of-six coverage

Johnson said ‘F*** You Daily Mail’ over Covid rule-of-six coverage

Johnson said ‘F*** You Daily Mail’ over Covid rule-of-six coverage

07 December 2023

The former prime minister is said to have made the comment during a meeting in September 2020.


Queen hears reference to ‘happy and unhappy families’ during Garden Museum visit

Queen hears reference to ‘happy and unhappy families’ during Garden Museum visit

Queen hears reference to ‘happy and unhappy families’ during Garden Museum visit

07 December 2023

The museum’s director quoted Tolstoy as he hosted Camilla’s visit following the fall-out of a controversial book about the monarchy.


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