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Over 100,000 drivers caught breaking 20mph speed limit

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 23:02
The highest speed recorded was 89mph in January 2025, but the average speed was most often about 28 mph.

'Brutal' restraint of autistic boy in calming room

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 22:31
The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 22:30
The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers.

Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer, claim scientists

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 22:08
Analysing DNA in saliva can identify men at the greatest risk of prostate cancer

King and Queen meet Pope Francis at Vatican on their anniversary

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 21:18
The King meets the Pope despite a planned state visit being postponed due to the pontiff's ill health.

Ex-England striker Aluko speaks out after judge rules against Joey Barton in defamation case

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 21:09
Eni Aluko says she is "past the point of asking nicely" for people to treat women with respect.

Former Putin-appointed governor guilty of breaching UK sanctions

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 20:45
Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, a former governor in annexed Crimea, breached sanctions whilst living in the UK, a jury finds.

Former Putin-appointed governor guilty of breaching UK sanctions

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 20:45
Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, a former governor in annexed Crimea, breached sanctions whilst living in the UK, a jury finds.

Romanian arrested on espionage offences over DHL fire

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 19:03
A 38-year-old man was arrested as he flew in to Stanstead Airport.

Romanian arrested on espionage offences over DHL fire

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 19:03
A 38-year-old man was arrested as he flew in to Stanstead Airport.

Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 18:49
The government has two days to reach a deal with the plant's Chinese owners to keep blast furnaces running.

Four men charged with woman's 2022 shooting murder

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 18:27
Jacqueline Rutter, 53, was shot in the chest in her own home in Moreton, Wirral, on 30 October 2022.

Four men charged with woman's 2022 shooting murder

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 18:27
Jacqueline Rutter, 53, was shot in the chest in her own home in Moreton, Wirral, on 30 October 2022.

Man guilty of murdering woman stabbed in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 18:12
Shakeil Thibou is found guilty of murdering Cher Maximen after stabbing her at Notting Hill Carnival.

Majority of 214 wildfires in Northern Ireland started on purpose, , say firefighters

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 18:01
A County Tyrone resident had to rescue his pets and farm animals as a wildfire approached his home.

Seven officers injured in crash during A1 pursuit

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:44
Two people are arrested after a police chase, which saw seven officers taken to hospital.

Joey Barton X posts about ex-England striker Aluko defamatory, judge rules

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:46
A judge rules Joey Barton's social media posts about the former England striker were defamatory.

Man guilty of murdering woman stabbed in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:17
Shakeil Thibou is found guilty of murdering Cher Maximen after stabbing her at Notting Hill Carnival.

Man guilty of murdering mum in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:17
Cher Maximen was stabbed with a zombie knife on the first day of the event, known as family day.

Ex-snooker champion Dott charged with child sex offences

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:16
The 47-year-old faces historical charges relating to two children who were understood to be around 10 years old at the time.