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X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
Facial recognition to be 'rolled out' across UK after human rights challenge fails
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0100
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0100
'I didn't know it was a synagogue': Boy pleads guilty to arson after attack in northwest London
A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London, telling the court he "didn't know" the building he targeted was a synagogue.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0100
A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London, telling the court he "didn't know" the building he targeted was a synagogue.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0100
Man admits raping Sikh woman in racially aggravated attack
A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0100
A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0100
Police update on manhunt after woman's murder in Glasgow
A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0100
A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0100
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0100
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0100
Four tell-tale signs your car has a secret past | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Police warn people not to carry out arson for money after eight arrested by counter terror police
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Baroness Brady steps down from West Ham after 16 years
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Counter terror police arrest ex-parliament worker under anti-hacking laws
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100