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Fresh search for 'Beast of Birkenhead' - after previous accused served 38 years in jail
It's a brutal crime that's haunted the streets of Merseyside for decades.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0000
It's a brutal crime that's haunted the streets of Merseyside for decades.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0000
Why ADHD drug use has rocketed among UK adults
The use of medication to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has risen sharply in the UK, largely due to growing prescription rates among adults - particularly women.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:29:00 +0000
The use of medication to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has risen sharply in the UK, largely due to growing prescription rates among adults - particularly women.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:29:00 +0000
Water fights are usually fun, but this one is anything but
Water fights are supposed to be fun - but the anger, indignation, and exasperation in Tunbridge Wells mean this one will be feisty.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:20:00 +0000
Water fights are supposed to be fun - but the anger, indignation, and exasperation in Tunbridge Wells mean this one will be feisty.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:20:00 +0000
Warning of floods as heavy rain soaks parts of UK
Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruption in parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000
Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruption in parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000
They made Meghan's life a misery, emotional Harry says of Mail
Prince Harry became emotional as he finished an intense day of evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail - telling the High Court his wife Meghan's life had been made an "absolute misery".
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0000
Prince Harry became emotional as he finished an intense day of evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail - telling the High Court his wife Meghan's life had been made an "absolute misery".
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0000
Prince Harry v Daily Mail: A huge day, but a surprisingly short time on the stand
This was billed as a huge day for Prince Harry, the emotional enormity of it all immediately clear as he gave his evidence, from his visible frustration to his audible final moment of upset.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0000
This was billed as a huge day for Prince Harry, the emotional enormity of it all immediately clear as he gave his evidence, from his visible frustration to his audible final moment of upset.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0000
It seems almost certain UK will ban social media for children
The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0000
The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0000
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Kemi Badenoch issues warning to Tory MPs at emergency meeting
It was billed as an emergency meeting of Tory MPs after a trio of defections to Reform UK, but judging by the noise that greeted Kemi Badenoch it could have been a victory rally.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:49:00 +0000
It was billed as an emergency meeting of Tory MPs after a trio of defections to Reform UK, but judging by the noise that greeted Kemi Badenoch it could have been a victory rally.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:49:00 +0000
Nearly a third of kids can't use books when starting school - and try to swipe them like phones
Almost a third of children who started reception last year were not able to use books correctly, sometimes even trying to swipe or tap them like a smartphone, a survey has found.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:06:00 +0000
Almost a third of children who started reception last year were not able to use books correctly, sometimes even trying to swipe or tap them like a smartphone, a survey has found.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:06:00 +0000