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Talking parrot helps bring down drugs gang

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 13:19
Raids in Blackpool uncovered the bird which had been taught to say phrases used by drug dealers.

MasterChef returns with sacked hosts and less banter

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 13:12
Gregg Wallace and John Torode were both sacked following a report into conduct on the BBC show.

Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 13:10
Sir Keir Starmer defended the government's handling of the economy but failed to answer a question about taxes.

Ukrainian refugee died after being hit by car

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 13:07
Tetiana Martynova, 40, fled to Swansea from Kharkiv, Ukraine after Russia's invasion in 2022.

Family in tribute to Oasis fan who died at Wembley

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:32
Lee Claydon, a 45-year-old from Bournemouth, died after falling from a height at Saturday's concert.

'Please release Gena' - charity appeals to kidnappers

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:56
Gena Heraty was among several people taken in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, on Sunday morning.

Thousands still without power in aftermath of Storm Floris

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:44
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said it had restored supplies to more than 68,000 homes.

BrewDog ad banned for implying beer beats loneliness

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 11:44
The firm said the advert promised reliable quality rather than implying any sort of relief.

Guests rejected by Airbnb host because they're from Wales

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 10:57
Jemma Louise Gough and Jamie Lee Watkins had their Airbnb stay rejected because of their nationality.

I'm feeling the pressure, Eluned Morgan says after year as FM

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 10:08
Wales' first minister is gearing her party up for the next Senedd election.

Antisemitic incidents spiked after Vylan set, charity says

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 09:33
Reports of antisemitic incidents spiked a day after Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance, a Jewish security charity says.

Antisemitic incidents spiked after Vylan set, charity says

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 09:33
Reports of antisemitic incidents spiked a day after Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance, a Jewish security charity says.

Man 'given no choice' over trowel arrest caution

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 06:04
Samuel Rowe accepted a caution without representation because police could not find a solicitor.

'Facial recognition tech mistook me for wanted man'

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 05:56
Shaun Thompson is challenging the Met Police's use of live facial recognition technology.

'Facial recognition tech mistook me for wanted man'

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 05:56
Shaun Thompson is challenging the Met Police's use of live facial recognition technology.

The Papers: '£50bn black hole' and parental help from a princess

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 05:02
Wednesday's papers lead on the next budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to stick to her spending promises.

Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 02:28
Liberal Democrats say regulations need to catch up with "the reality of how people are watching content".

'All sides' to blame in Prince Harry charity row, watchdog finds

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 01:14
The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.

No bullying found in Harry charity row, but blame for all sides

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 01:14
The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.

The real reason weather forecasters (like me) often appear to get it wrong

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:05
The accuracy of forecasting has improved enormously - and AI promises further advances. But there are certain challenges in finding ways to share that mass of data with viewers