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'Danger to life' weather warnings as Met Office names storm approaching UK
A major storm forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday has been named by The Met Office as Storm Chandra.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:25:00 +0000
A major storm forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday has been named by The Met Office as Storm Chandra.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:25:00 +0000

More than 500 report sexual abuse during military medical examinations
Dectectives are encouraging anyone with information about sexual abuse during military medical examinations to come forward after receiving more than 500 reports.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Dectectives are encouraging anyone with information about sexual abuse during military medical examinations to come forward after receiving more than 500 reports.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0000

Reward of up to £20,000 to find killer of young father shot dead in 'cold blood'
A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information in the hunt for a killer who shot a young father dead in "cold blood".
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:25:00 +0000
A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information in the hunt for a killer who shot a young father dead in "cold blood".
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Police appeal for 'heroic' witness who stepped in to help three women in Camden
Police are appealing for a "heroic" witness to come forward after he stepped in to protect a group of women being harassed in northwest London.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:48:00 +0000
Police are appealing for a "heroic" witness to come forward after he stepped in to protect a group of women being harassed in northwest London.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:48:00 +0000

Heading football 'likely' to have contributed to death of former Man Utd star, coroner finds
Heading a football is "likely" to have contributed to the brain injury which was a factor in the death of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner in North Yorkshire has found.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Heading a football is "likely" to have contributed to the brain injury which was a factor in the death of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner in North Yorkshire has found.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Passenger killed in train derailment died on wedding anniversary, inquiry hears
Three men who were killed in a train derailment suffered unsurvivable injuries in the crash, a fatal accident inquiry has been told.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:38:00 +0000
Three men who were killed in a train derailment suffered unsurvivable injuries in the crash, a fatal accident inquiry has been told.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:38:00 +0000

What do local residents think of move to block Burnham from running in Gorton and Denton by-election?
The part of Manchester I call home has suddenly found itself thrust into the political spotlight.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:36:00 +0000
The part of Manchester I call home has suddenly found itself thrust into the political spotlight.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:36:00 +0000

Facial recognition technology to be rolled out nationally and police to also get AI support
Facial recognition technology is to be rolled out across England and Wales to help all police forces, under sweeping reforms announced by the home secretary.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:28:00 +0000
Facial recognition technology is to be rolled out across England and Wales to help all police forces, under sweeping reforms announced by the home secretary.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:28:00 +0000

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after missing man found dead in Plymouth
A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man reported missing was found dead in Plymouth.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:39:00 +0000
A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man reported missing was found dead in Plymouth.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:39:00 +0000

Body found on beach thought to be man who went missing at Christmas Day swim
The body of a man who disappeared during a Christmas Day swim in Devon is believed to have been found.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:36:00 +0000
The body of a man who disappeared during a Christmas Day swim in Devon is believed to have been found.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:36:00 +0000