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Millions of drivers owed hundreds of pounds in compensation - here's how to claim
Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance agreements are due to receive £829 on average in compensation, it has been announced.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance agreements are due to receive £829 on average in compensation, it has been announced.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100

Three teenagers charged with murder of 16-year-old girl in Leeds
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:11:00 +0100
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:11:00 +0100

Man arrested for suspected murder of 17-year-old who went missing in 1998
A man has been arrested over the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl who went missing almost 28 years ago.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:13:00 +0100
A man has been arrested over the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl who went missing almost 28 years ago.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:13:00 +0100


Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of 'serious sexual offences' against boy under 16
Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:05:00 +0100
Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:05:00 +0100

Drugs courier who dumped nearly £1m of cocaine during police chase ordered to repay thousands
A drugs courier who dumped nearly £1m worth of cocaine during a high-speed police chase has been ordered to pay back more than £46,000 of ill-got gains.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0100
A drugs courier who dumped nearly £1m worth of cocaine during a high-speed police chase has been ordered to pay back more than £46,000 of ill-got gains.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0100

Beatrice and Eugenie to miss Easter church service
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not join their fellow royals for their usual Easter Sunday church service, the Press Association (PA) understands.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:26:00 +0100
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not join their fellow royals for their usual Easter Sunday church service, the Press Association (PA) understands.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:26:00 +0100

Grooming gangs inquiry to examine whether 'ethnicity of perpetrators or victims influenced offending'
The chair of the upcoming grooming gangs inquiry has vowed to "not flinch from uncomfortable truths" as she launches the terms of reference of the long-awaited review.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100
The chair of the upcoming grooming gangs inquiry has vowed to "not flinch from uncomfortable truths" as she launches the terms of reference of the long-awaited review.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Travelodge boss 'desperately sorry' over sex assault at hotel
The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100
The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100

Serial abuser handed life sentence for attacking women in Scottish Highlands
A serial abuser who throttled women during a campaign of violence that spanned more than three decades has been sentenced to an order for lifelong restriction.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:43:00 +0100
A serial abuser who throttled women during a campaign of violence that spanned more than three decades has been sentenced to an order for lifelong restriction.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:43:00 +0100