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How online sleuths are making life hell for families of the missing
"When will it end, when will it stop?" It's the question that Jay Slater's mother still can't answer.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:05:00 +0000
"When will it end, when will it stop?" It's the question that Jay Slater's mother still can't answer.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:05:00 +0000
'Jaw-dropping revelations' of alleged Holyrood office bugging
Reports a female MSP had a secret recording device planted in her office by a member of her own staff are "completely and utterly unacceptable", SNP leader John Swinney has said.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:06:00 +0000
Reports a female MSP had a secret recording device planted in her office by a member of her own staff are "completely and utterly unacceptable", SNP leader John Swinney has said.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:06:00 +0000
Kate Winslet: I never wanted to direct, but couldn't say no to this
Kate Winslet says she never set out to become a director - but after reading her son's first screenplay, she simply "couldn't let it go".
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:54:00 +0000
Kate Winslet says she never set out to become a director - but after reading her son's first screenplay, she simply "couldn't let it go".
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:54:00 +0000
Police seize £80,000 of suspected stolen tools from car boot sale
Around £80,000 worth of suspected stolen power tools have been seized by police at a car boot sale in west London.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:11:00 +0000
Around £80,000 worth of suspected stolen power tools have been seized by police at a car boot sale in west London.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:11:00 +0000
PM calls the doctor after disaster demise of the Prince of Darkness
Christian Turner is a mandarin's mandarin. His appointment to the most glamorous posting in the UK diplomatic service is a victory for the Sir Humphreys over the politicians.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:06:00 +0000
Christian Turner is a mandarin's mandarin. His appointment to the most glamorous posting in the UK diplomatic service is a victory for the Sir Humphreys over the politicians.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:06:00 +0000
Why the government's violence against women and girls target includes men, but not girls
Almost two in five victims of what the government defines as violence against women and girls are neither women nor girls, but adult men.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:28:00 +0000
Almost two in five victims of what the government defines as violence against women and girls are neither women nor girls, but adult men.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:28:00 +0000
King pours 'perfect' pint of Guinness
The King was commended for pouring the "perfect" pint of Guinness on a visit to mark the opening of a new brewery in London.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
The King was commended for pouring the "perfect" pint of Guinness on a visit to mark the opening of a new brewery in London.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
Former Premier League footballer wins High Court claim against top surgeon
A former Premier League footballer has won a court case against a leading surgeon, after the player argued an unnecessary procedure had brought his career to a "premature end".
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:41:00 +0000
A former Premier League footballer has won a court case against a leading surgeon, after the player argued an unnecessary procedure had brought his career to a "premature end".
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:41:00 +0000
Manchester Arena bombing survivors to get almost £20m in payouts
A judge has ruled that nearly £20m is to be paid out to 16 survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing who were children at the time of the tragedy.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:22:00 +0000
A judge has ruled that nearly £20m is to be paid out to 16 survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing who were children at the time of the tragedy.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:22:00 +0000
Actors vote for industrial action over AI concerns
Actors have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set in a bid to secure adequate AI protections.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:39:00 +0000
Actors have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set in a bid to secure adequate AI protections.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:39:00 +0000