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Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 19:29
Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

Couple save six people after boat explodes on river

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:48
The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat.

Couple save six people after boat explodes on river

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:48
The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat.

Birmingham bin strike could last until December

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:21
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for "as long as it takes".

Boy and girl sentenced for killing dog walker, 80

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:49
A 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl were both found guilty of Bhim Kohli's manslaughter.

Boy and girl sentenced for killing dog walker, 80

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:49
A 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl were both found guilty of Bhim Kohli's manslaughter.

Rare diamond tiara fetches £889,400 at auction

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:47
The jewellery was owned by Nancy Astor, the first woman to take a seat in Parliament.

Rare diamond tiara fetches £889,400 at auction

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:47
The jewellery was owned by Nancy Astor, the first woman to take a seat in Parliament.

Misconduct claims against VIP abuse inquiry officer dropped

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:41
Steve Rodhouse, who led Operation Midland, was due to face disciplinary proceedings over conduct.

'There is no crisis' before Euro 2025 - Wiegman

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:52
England manager Sarina Wiegman says "there is no crisis" despite a chaotic 10 days in the build-up to Euro 2025.

'There is no crisis' before Euro 2025 - Wiegman

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:52
England manager Sarina Wiegman says "there is no crisis" despite a chaotic 10 days in the build-up to Euro 2025.

Footballer jailed for £600k drugs smuggling plot

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:35
"It is through your own actions you will no longer be known as a professional footballer," the judge says.

Footballer jailed for £600k drugs smuggling plot

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:35
"It is through your own actions you will no longer be known as a professional footballer," the judge says.

Former footballer charged with assaulting Sugababe

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:52
Former Luton Town player Taiwo Leo Atieno faces eight charges relating to his ex, Keisha Buchanan.

'Draco is back' - Harry Potter star Tom Felton to reprise role on stage

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:29
He is the first star of the original movie series to appear in the spin-off stage show.

'Draco is back' - Harry Potter star Tom Felton to reprise role on stage

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:29
He is the first star of the original movie series to appear in the spin-off stage show.

Mark Wahlberg 'would play brothers rowing Pacific'

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:24
Edinburgh's Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean are attempting to set a new record for rowing the Pacific.

Maths standards in Wales too low, watchdog says

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:19
Watchdog Estyn expresses concern that not enough pupils are reaching their full potential in maths.

'Where do I get rid of somebody?' Man jailed over 'nightmarish' knife attack

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:49
The victim, who was dumped in a field outside Broughshane, suffered permanent and life-changing injuries.

Four jailed over 'outrageous' £6m NHS contract fraud

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:40
The four men conspired to defraud the health service out of huge sums during the procurement of telecoms services.