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Gunman who disguised himself as Deliveroo rider jailed for 38 years after shooting eight-year-old girl
A suspected hitman who disguised himself as a Deliveroo e-bike rider to shoot three people, including a girl celebrating her eighth birthday, has been jailed for 38 years.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0000
A suspected hitman who disguised himself as a Deliveroo e-bike rider to shoot three people, including a girl celebrating her eighth birthday, has been jailed for 38 years.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0000
Former nuns and retired support worker punished for cruelty in children's homes
Two former nuns and a retired support worker have been sentenced for abusing vulnerable youngsters at children's homes in Scotland more than 40 years ago.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0000
Two former nuns and a retired support worker have been sentenced for abusing vulnerable youngsters at children's homes in Scotland more than 40 years ago.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0000
Woman jailed for murdering e-bike rider in mistaken identity case
A woman has received a life sentence for murder after ploughing into an e-bike rider with her Range Rover in a case of mistaken identity.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:01:00 +0000
A woman has received a life sentence for murder after ploughing into an e-bike rider with her Range Rover in a case of mistaken identity.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:01:00 +0000
Half a million patients left waiting on hospital trolleys for 12 hours or more
More than half a million people spent 12 hours or more on a hospital trolley waiting for an NHS bed last year.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:07:00 +0000
More than half a million people spent 12 hours or more on a hospital trolley waiting for an NHS bed last year.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:07:00 +0000
Number of children being taught at home increases by 15% in a year
The number of children being taught at home has risen again, with more than 175,000 educated outside school last year, according to new government data.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0000
The number of children being taught at home has risen again, with more than 175,000 educated outside school last year, according to new government data.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0000
Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed to death in village
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 68-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a Hampshire village home.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:27:00 +0000
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 68-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a Hampshire village home.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:27:00 +0000
Armed terrorists. Dead passengers. The captain taken hostage. What do police do now?
Guns raised, counterterrorism police scramble onboard a large ferry on the south coast of England as marauding terrorists shoot passengers and take the captain hostage.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:34:00 +0000
Guns raised, counterterrorism police scramble onboard a large ferry on the south coast of England as marauding terrorists shoot passengers and take the captain hostage.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:34:00 +0000
England cricket stars face visa delays ahead of T20 World Cup
Two England cricketers of Pakistani heritage are facing visa delays ahead of the 2026 men's Twenty20 World Cup in India next month.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Two England cricketers of Pakistani heritage are facing visa delays ahead of the 2026 men's Twenty20 World Cup in India next month.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacks him
Former senior Tory Robert Jenrick has defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Former senior Tory Robert Jenrick has defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000
I'm ashamed of Sir Keir Starmer, says furious rebel
Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:18:00 +0000
Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:18:00 +0000