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'I have terminal cancer and lost my life savings to whisky barrel scammers'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 10:08
Jay Evans was among hundreds duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

Minister sorry for comparing benefits to pocket money

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 09:54
Darren Jones apologises for the "tactless" comments after critics branded them "offensive" and "patronising".

ADHD doctor investigated for 'charging NHS patients'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:23
Parents of children with ADHD and autism say they are in limbo after the doctor ceased seeing clients privately.

Fears 19th Century canal could start to run dry in days

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:07
The operators of a 225-year-old canal warn of an "urgent" water shortage without imminent rainfall.

Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:05
The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:49
The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

Police get new powers to protect places of worship

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:47
New measures follow "intimidating" protests outside mosques and synagogues in recent months.

Police get new powers to protect places of worship

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:47
New measures follow "intimidating" protests outside mosques and synagogues in recent months.

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:25
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:25
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.

'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:52
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:52
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

Record allegations of police abusing their positions in NI

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:23
The number of investigations into alleged misuse for sexual purposes is at a record level.

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:04
A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:00
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:00
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

The Papers: 'On the backs of the poor' and 'tax rise fears'

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 23:42
Reaction to the chancellor announcing billions in cuts and gloomy economic forecasts dominate the front pages.

Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 23:17
The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement.

Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:58
The operators of a 225-year-old canal warn of an "urgent" water shortage without imminent rainfall.

More than 60 firefighters tackle three blazes on Slieve Binnian

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:32
The three separate blazes on the mountain are believed to have been started deliberately, the NIFRS area commander says.