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X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100

Boy pleads guilty to arson in connection with attack on synagogue in northwest London
A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0100
A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0100

Police warn people not to carry out arson for money after eight arrested by counter terror police
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0100

Counter terror police arrest ex-parliament worker under anti-hacking laws
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100

Man admits religiously aggravated rape and assault of Sikh woman
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0100
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0100

Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0100
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0100

Four tell-tale signs your car has a secret past | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Baroness Brady steps down from West Ham after 16 years
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100

Teenager died from serious neck injuries after dog attack, inquest hears
A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0100
A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0100

King and Queen commemorate Elizabeth II's 100th birthday
The King and Queen have been commemorating what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100
The King and Queen have been commemorating what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100