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Great Ormond Street surgeon harmed almost 100 children, report finds
A report into disgraced former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar has found that 94 children were harmed during the care he provided.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0000
A report into disgraced former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar has found that 94 children were harmed during the care he provided.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0000
Teenager pleads guilty to murder of 12-year-old boy
A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 12-year-old boy from Birmingham.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0000
A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 12-year-old boy from Birmingham.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0000
Man given Musk's brain chip in UK trial says it 'feels magical'
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
Santander UK to shut 44 branches - is yours affected?
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Shoplifter killed Asda security guard during struggle over alcohol
A shoplifter has admitted killing a security guard during a struggle at an Asda superstore as she tried to flee with stolen alcohol.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0000
A shoplifter has admitted killing a security guard during a struggle at an Asda superstore as she tried to flee with stolen alcohol.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0000
Bus driver who chased and knocked out thief sacked
A London bus driver was sacked after he chased and knocked out a thief who stole a passenger's necklace.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000
A London bus driver was sacked after he chased and knocked out a thief who stole a passenger's necklace.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London 'this year'
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
The 10-year passport rule that's seen Britons turned away from flights | Money newsletter
For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Who does tastiest fried chicken? Taste test ranks top 12 (and KFC isn't top)
Fried chicken lovers have more choice then ever after a host of big international players arrived on UK high streets over the last few years.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000
Fried chicken lovers have more choice then ever after a host of big international players arrived on UK high streets over the last few years.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000
Man arrested after more than 600 items stolen from museum collection
A man has been arrested after more than 600 artefacts were stolen from a museum collection.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0000
A man has been arrested after more than 600 artefacts were stolen from a museum collection.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0000