92 m. ago Violent criminals to be 'reassured' by prison officers in case Taser trial behind bars triggers them

Guidance issued to officers at HMP Belmarsh in south-east London instructs staff to explain the rollout of the devices and 'provide reassurance' to convicts unsettled by the scheme.

Events

93 m. ago Girl, 16, shot dead at sleepover while brushing friend's hair in horror drive

Traelynn Sibley, 16, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting at a Kansas City home on August 9, in what prosecutors say was a case of fatal mistaken identity that has left a community in shock

Events

95 m. ago Late Queen Elizabeth II was 'lukewarm' on idea princesses could one day take the throne

According to a new book, the beloved monarch and her aides at Buckingham Palace were seemingly less than keen on a change in the law, which would allow girls to ascend to the throne.

Politics

96 m. ago 150th anniversary event explores the trailblazing women behind QMU

As part of Queen Margaret University’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a special public talk and Q&A will explore the remarkable legacies of women who shaped Scotland’s history and are associated with the institution.

Politics

1 hour ago Stacey Solomon's autumn range lands in Asda as shoppers drool over £3.50 buy

The autumn winter collection is the supermarket's fifth At Home With Stacey Solomon range

Economics

1 hour ago Freddie Mercury's 'secret' daughter unable to prove identity for sad reason

Queen fans have been up in arms over author Lesley-Ann Jones' claims that Freddie Mercury has a secret daughter

Events

2 h. ago Girl, 5, given devastating 12 month prognosis celebrates health update

Rosie Hassall started complaining of a pain in her forehead in November 2024 and was later diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour

Politics

2 h. ago Tommy Robinson doubles down on row with Tony Bellew in heated rant

The pair have traded barbs online on multiple occasions over the last few months, and Robinson was eager to explain his side of the story and did not hold back in his assessment of Bellew

Politics

2 h. ago Northern Lights Scotland 2025: Here's how to see the Aurora Borealis this autumn

The next few months are likely to be busy for Aurora hunters.

Politics

2 h. ago Drug deaths Scotland: Deaths fall to lowest level in eight years, as opiate and cocaine rates revealed

The latest drug death figures for Scotland have been released.

Events

2 h. ago Retired couple explain how they travel the world without paying for accommodation

Joan and Noel Patterson have saved at least £45,000 with this method

Politics

2 h. ago Cooper rejects claims Reeves has been sidelined on economic policy by No 10 mini

‘Quite the reverse’, says home secretary, amid reports Starmer’s reorganisation is aimed at freezing chancellor out ahead of autumn budgetIn an interview with Sky News this morning Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, declined to guarantee that migrants will definitely be sent back across the channel this month as part of a returns agreement with France.Asked for the exact date of the first returns, Cooper replied: “It will be later this month.”We expect the first returns to take place this month. But I’ve always said from the very beginning on this, it’s a pilot scheme and it needs to build up over time.If you submit an asylum claim that lacks merit, it will be swiftly and robustly refused.Any request for asylum support will be assessed against destitution criteria. If you do not meet the criteria, you will not receive support.If nothing has changed in their country, people should not be claiming asylum at the end of a student course. We need to clamp down on that and that’s why we’r...

Economics

2 h. ago Louise Thompson's 'soft and scrumptious' cashmere jumper is ideal for autumn layering

Louise Thompson has found the perfect 'soft and scrumptious' jumper for transitioning from summer to autumn, and it's ideal for layering over outfits

Economics

2 h. ago Beauty queen, 21, arrested after 'hiding dead newborn baby in a closet'

University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling was taken into police custody after a disturbing discovery of a newborn baby in a state where abortion has been prohibited since 2022

Events

2 h. ago Yvette Cooper fails to guarantee that boat crossings will fall by next year

The home secretary also failed to confirm that migrants will be sent back to France this month as part of the returns agreement, saying she refused to make ‘grand promises’

Events

2 h. ago England women's rugby star faces ban as video highlighting male referee slur goes viral

Sinead Peach, one of the top players in women's rugby, faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday after allegedly making a vulgar comment to a referee in a Women's Super League match

Politics

3 h. ago New PIP reform plans could impact Blue Badge holders and people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process will be completed by Autumn next year.

Politics

3 h. ago Lawyer explains what to if neighbour's caravan is blocking your driveway

Caravan owners are being warned they could be breaking the law if they don't follow the latest advice

Transport

3 h. ago EastEnders' Zoe Slater star addresses 'struggles' with character ahead of soap comeback

Michelle Ryan's Zoe Slater will be reuniting with her mother Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) two decades after her explosive EastEnders exit

Politics

3 h. ago Queen of Clean: The jobs to tackle now the kids are back at school

Time for a big tidy-up, says TVs Queen of Clean. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Politics