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Kiki sought help rather than take her own life - but what she found on her journey shocked her
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000

I've started a family in Britain - but I'm willing to join hotel protests, says asylum seeker
"The system is more than broken - it crossed that limit a long time ago," says Palestinian asylum seeker Ibrahim Altaqatqa.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:44:00 +0000
"The system is more than broken - it crossed that limit a long time ago," says Palestinian asylum seeker Ibrahim Altaqatqa.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:44:00 +0000

Meghan contacts estranged father
The Duchess of Sussex has been able to contact her estranged father in hospital via a letter, her spokesperson has confirmed.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000
The Duchess of Sussex has been able to contact her estranged father in hospital via a letter, her spokesperson has confirmed.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000

Flying taxis could be in UK skies from 2028 and end up being as cheap as an Uber
Electric flying taxis with speeds of up to 150mph could soon be available to UK passengers, with plans to gain approval for commercial flights as early as 2028.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:35:00 +0000
Electric flying taxis with speeds of up to 150mph could soon be available to UK passengers, with plans to gain approval for commercial flights as early as 2028.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:35:00 +0000

PM issues warning to European leaders ahead of ECHR talks
Sir Keir Starmer has called for a tougher approach to policing Europe's borders ahead of a meeting between leaders to discuss a potential shake-up of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:30:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has called for a tougher approach to policing Europe's borders ahead of a meeting between leaders to discuss a potential shake-up of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Russia may exploit death of British soldier in Ukraine
The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:08:00 +0000
The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:08:00 +0000

Storm Bram brings 90mph winds, rain and flooding to parts of UK
Weather warnings from strong winds remain in place and more travel disruption remains likely thanks to Storm Bram.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:25:00 +0000
Weather warnings from strong winds remain in place and more travel disruption remains likely thanks to Storm Bram.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:25:00 +0000

'Unacceptable' prostate supplement adverts banned
Adverts for prostate supplements and home testing kits have been banned over concerns vulnerable people may be misled by them.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Adverts for prostate supplements and home testing kits have been banned over concerns vulnerable people may be misled by them.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

PM warns of 'lost decade of kids'
Sir Keir Starmer has declared it his "moral mission" to "turn the tide on the lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage".
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:21:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has declared it his "moral mission" to "turn the tide on the lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage".
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:21:00 +0000

'Utterly wicked' woman tried to murder toddler by feeding her adult medication
A woman has been found guilty of trying to murder a toddler by repeatedly giving her adult medication.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:39:00 +0000
A woman has been found guilty of trying to murder a toddler by repeatedly giving her adult medication.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:39:00 +0000