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First minister 'confident' of hospital safety despite dirty water revelations
Scotland's first minister has said he is "confident" Glasgow's scandal-hit super-hospital is safe, despite Sky News revealing mould and dirty water had forced the partial closure of a cancer ward.
Harry Maguire sentenced over Mykonos incident
Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident in Mykonos in August 2020.
Ex-England footballer Andy Carroll pleads not guilty to breaching court order against ex-wife
Former England footballer Andy Carroll has pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife.
Saharan dust to coat UK and bring vibrant sunsets
A cloud of Saharan dust is expected to produce spectacular hazy sunsets and coat cars and other outdoor surfaces across the UK, forecasters have said.
Former gamekeeper found guilty of shotgun murder to appeal against conviction
A former head gamekeeper found guilty of the shotgun murder of an ex-colleague intends to appeal against his conviction.
Police anti organised crime operation 'locks down' part of Liverpool
Police say a huge operation is underway to "lock down" an area of Anfield in Liverpool as part of a "relentless" offensive targeting criminals.
TV chef on Jamie Oliver cookbooks and the thing he wishes customers would stop doing
On the first Wednesday of every month, we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more.
Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Metropolitan Police have said.
UK's first visa ban in asylum crackdown
The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Grandmother died from rabies after scratch from stray dog
A grandmother died from rabies months after she was scratched by a stray dog on the beach, an inquest has been told.
Why UK inflation forecast is not worth the paper it was written on
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
UK to deploy warship to Cyprus
Britain will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Drill rapper who twice escaped police custody detained in France
A drill rapper who escaped from police custody twice in the space of a week has been detained in France.
Person dies in collision involving car and train at level crossing
One person has died in a collision involving a car and a train at a level crossing in Cambridgeshire.
China used UK Border Force officer for 'shadow policing operations'
China used a Border Force officer to carry out "shadow policing operations" in the UK including spying on dissidents and forcing entry to a suspected fraudster's flat, a court has heard.
Learner driver arrested for drug driving during test
A learner driver has been arrested for drug driving in the middle of his driving test.
Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy-up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard
The after-effects of a debacle that has seen taxpayers pay hundreds of millions for a pair of ferries at nearly four times the original budget, are continuing with the harbour that was too small to fit the ships set to be taken into public ownership.
UK bills cannot escape the forces of Iran war
The economic impacts of the Iran war are already being felt in global markets, and could raise energy prices and wider consumer bills in the UK before long.
Police appeal after woman murdered 30 years ago
Police are making a new appeal for information over the murder of a university graduate nearly 30 years ago.
Prisoners had drugs and weapons 'delivered to order... as if by Uber Eats or Deliveroo'
A gang that used drones to smuggle drugs, weapons and phones into prisons has been jailed by a judge who likened their operation to "Uber Eats or Deliveroo".
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'We were all let down': BAFTAs host on 'trauma triggering' film awards
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run
Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.
Victim's mum describes 'unimaginable loss' as rapper Ghetts faces jail over fatal hit-and-run
The mother of a young man killed after being hit by a car driven by rapper Ghetts has described the "extreme pain" and "unimaginable sense of loss" of losing her only child.
The Actor Awards fashion: All the best looks from the red carpet
Celebrating a brand-new name, The Actor Awards - formerly the SAGs - welcomed a host of stars to the red carpet in LA on Sunday night.
Actor Awards: Sinners shakes up Oscars race as Jessie Buckley remains undefeated
Sinners triumphed at this year's Actor Awards, with the vampire horror winning best ensemble and best actor for Michael B Jordan.
Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen
Manchester legends, suprise appearances from Bjork and Dua Lipa, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne complete with a message from Dolly Parton - this was the Brit Awards 2026.
Olivia Dean dominates Brit Awards, winning album of the year
Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.
Brit Awards fashion 2026 - all the best looks from the red carpet
The Brit Awards exist to celebrate the stars behind the best music of the past year - but the red carpet is all about the fashion.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died
American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died aged 86.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn
Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
Ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace drops legal claim against BBC
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has dropped his High Court claim against the BBC and won't be receiving any damages, the corporation has said.
Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race
Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away.
UK's delicate deal to get Bayeux Tapestry loaned from France - diplomatic coup or cultural gamble?
When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum later this year it will be the culmination of one of the most impressive cultural exchanges this century.
Government confirms broadcast‑style regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and more
The UK's biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, under new legislation being implemented.
BBC says second racist slur was edited out of ceremony, as filmmaker quits as BAFTA judge
The BBC has confirmed that a second racist slur was edited out of the BAFTA ceremony broadcast, but admitted the first was missed and "aired in error".
Tourette's campaigner 'deeply mortified' after racial slur at BAFTAs
A Tourette's campaigner who yelled out a racial slur at the BAFTAs has spoken out about the incident, saying he is "deeply mortified".
Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount's best and final offer submitted
Paramount Skydance has offered even more money for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), adding pressure on the media giant to accept a bid it has so far rejected.
Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty to murder of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the actor-director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
Who is BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo?
It's not often an actor from Hull pips Hollywood actors to a top award, but Robert Aramayo has done just that.
BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises for racial slur
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.