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'A horror scene': Boy and father in critical condition after masked men carry out attack in home
A 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after they were attacked in their own home by masked men in a "completely unprovoked" assault, police say.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0100
A 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after they were attacked in their own home by masked men in a "completely unprovoked" assault, police say.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0100
Volunteer police force chief sacked after using work phone to capture sexual images
The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0100
The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0100
Irish property group in talks about rescue deal for Poundland
The privately owned Irish company which this week finalised the purchase of NCP, the car parks giant, has emerged as the mystery party backing Poundland's bosses as they race to agree a takeover of the discount retailer.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:26:00 +0100
The privately owned Irish company which this week finalised the purchase of NCP, the car parks giant, has emerged as the mystery party backing Poundland's bosses as they race to agree a takeover of the discount retailer.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:26:00 +0100
Orange Order calls for 'urgent meetings' over Drumcree parade ban
The Orange Order is calling for urgent meetings after the Northern Ireland secretary banned the Drumcree parade.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0100
The Orange Order is calling for urgent meetings after the Northern Ireland secretary banned the Drumcree parade.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0100
Michelle O'Neill invited for police interview over Garvaghy Road protest
Michelle O'Neill says she has received a letter inviting her for a police interview in relation to her involvement in a Garvaghy Road protest.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0100
Michelle O'Neill says she has received a letter inviting her for a police interview in relation to her involvement in a Garvaghy Road protest.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0100
Two Latvian men bailed after arrest at RAF base
Two Latvian men who were arrested on suspicion of trespassing at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire have been bailed.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0100
Two Latvian men who were arrested on suspicion of trespassing at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire have been bailed.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0100
Man who murdered wife and hid body in freezer while contacting escorts jailed for life
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering his wife with a hammer and keeping her body in a freezer while he emptied their bank accounts and contacted escorts.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0100
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering his wife with a hammer and keeping her body in a freezer while he emptied their bank accounts and contacted escorts.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0100
Ringleader of 'zoo sadist' monkey abuse network jailed
Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence and cruelty to animals
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0100
Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence and cruelty to animals
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0100
