Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Suffolk Strangler' told he will die in jail as he's sentenced for sixth murder
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000
Only 'Suffolk Strangler' survivor describes terrifying 40 mins she was chased by him
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
Teenager charged with murder of university student in Leicester
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a university student in Leicester.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a university student in Leicester.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Details of eagerly-awaited new Gruffalo book revealed
The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0000
The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0000
Michelin-star restaurant owner spiked woman's cocktail with date-rape drug
The owner of a Michelin-star restaurant has been found guilty of spiking a woman's drink with a date-rape drug at a Mayfair private members' club in a bid to overpower her for sex.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:58:00 +0000
The owner of a Michelin-star restaurant has been found guilty of spiking a woman's drink with a date-rape drug at a Mayfair private members' club in a bid to overpower her for sex.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:58:00 +0000
Paedophile camp leader jailed for sexually abusing children he drugged with sweets
A summer camp leader who drugged children with sweets laced with a tranquiliser before sexually assaulting them has been jailed for more than 23 years.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +0000
A summer camp leader who drugged children with sweets laced with a tranquiliser before sexually assaulting them has been jailed for more than 23 years.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +0000
'Incel' schoolboy who threatened Valentine's Day massacre pleads guilty to terrorism offences
An "incel" schoolboy who threatened to launch a Valentine's Day massacre has pleaded guilty to possessing bomb-making videos.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0000
An "incel" schoolboy who threatened to launch a Valentine's Day massacre has pleaded guilty to possessing bomb-making videos.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0000
When will the rain end? What the Met Office is saying
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
Two arrests for illegally dumping waste at six sites across the country
Two people have been arrested in Essex for allegedly illegally dumping waste at six different illegal spots across England, the Environment Agency has said.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0000
Two people have been arrested in Essex for allegedly illegally dumping waste at six different illegal spots across England, the Environment Agency has said.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0000
Tributes paid to pilot killed in light aircraft crash
Tributes have been paid to a pilot who was killed in a light aircraft crash earlier this week.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to a pilot who was killed in a light aircraft crash earlier this week.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
