Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Mother of girl, 14, groomed by man on Roblox speaks of her horror
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0100
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0100
British man in court for leading fighters in African Islamist terror group
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0100
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0100
Both drivers killed in two-car crash
Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Two men have died following a car crash in the Scottish Borders.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0100
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0100
Four people die off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0100
Two men and two women have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities have said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0100
Woman accused of murdering sister stole Rolex, court hears
A woman accused of killing her film director sister allegedly slashed her in the neck and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, a court has heard.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0100
A woman accused of killing her film director sister allegedly slashed her in the neck and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, a court has heard.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Four arrested as hundreds of suspected stolen phones are found
Police have seized more than 500 suspected stolen phones from a shop in London - as four men are arrested.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:07:00 +0100
Police have seized more than 500 suspected stolen phones from a shop in London - as four men are arrested.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:07:00 +0100
Pub bag snatcher jailed for making off with £2m Faberge egg and gold watch
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch - worth about £2m combined - has been jailed for more than two years.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0100
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch - worth about £2m combined - has been jailed for more than two years.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0100
The photo that left people so aghast they thought it was AI
The RSPCA has been forced to deny a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was AI-generated.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100
The RSPCA has been forced to deny a photo of dozens of dogs crammed into a living room was AI-generated.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100
UK temperatures reach 26.6C, before cooler weather arrives
The UK has seen one of its warmest April days on record, forecasters have said.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0100
The UK has seen one of its warmest April days on record, forecasters have said.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0100
