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Fraudster made £550,000 selling fake 'Scottish-grown tea'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 18:25
Thomas Robinson imported leaf tea from abroad, then repackaged it and claimed it was grown in Perthshire.

Fraudster made £550,000 selling fake 'Scottish-grown tea'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 18:25
Thomas Robinson imported leaf tea from abroad, then repackaged it and claimed it was grown in Perthshire.

Farmer took own life over inheritance tax

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:52
John Charlesworth from Barnsley was worried about "losing everything", an inquest hears.

Girl, 15, raped by masked man who led her from bus stop

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:27
The man, who was wearing a balaclava, approached the 15-year-old at a bus stop on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Constance Marten's partner previously convicted of rape in US, retrial told

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:18
Gordon, who is on trial with his partner Constance Marten over the death of their child, was previously jailed in the US.

Constance Marten's partner previously convicted of rape in US, retrial told

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:18
Gordon, who is on trial with his partner Constance Marten over the death of their child, was previously jailed in the US.

Body found in reservoir search for teenage girl

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:02
Emergency crews were called to Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden on Wednesday afternoon.

Murder suspect was on the run from police, court told

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 14:55
Roy Barclay is accused of murdering Anita Rose in July last year.

Douglas Ross questions Holyrood neutrality after FMQs ejection

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 14:10
The ex-Tory leader questioned the conduct of the Scottish parliament's presiding officer after he was ordered to leave the chamber.

Nine-year-old youngest injured in Liverpool parade crash

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:59
The ages of those injured range from nine to 78 after a car crashed into Liverpool fans on Monday.

Farage would crash economy like Truss, says Starmer

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:56
The prime minister's comments suggest he sees Reform UK as his principal political adversary.

Centuries-old ring found 'gleaming in the sunshine'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:23
Metal detectorist Malcom Weale says he "did a bit of a dance" after finding a gold mourning ring.

UK turns to AI and drones for new battlefield strategy

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:14
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.

Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:45
The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots.

Starmer to liken Farage to Truss in policy attack

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:10
The PM's comments suggest the prime minister sees Farage as his principal political adversary.

'I didn't know my hoarding was a mental illness'

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 06:12
Susan Lindon hopes to help other hoarders while tackling her own problem with the disorder.

Wales could lose £466m in welfare reforms

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 06:09
Almost 190,000 people are likely to be affected by disability welfare reforms, new analysis has found.

Government fast-tracks two new reservoirs to shore up water supply

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:49
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.

Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:44
Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.

Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:44
Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.