31 h. ago Seagull daubed with swastika by evil inmate at notorious Yorkshire Ripper prison

A vile prison lag appeared to grow bored of prison life and, in an attempt to stay entertained, grabbed hold of a bird and decided to abuse the poor animal, say volunteers

Events

32 h. ago Voices: After weeks in the incubator, my owl chick finally hatched from its shell

This week, poet and artist Frieda Hughes looks after a newly-born owl chick

Politics

4 d. ago Voices: Could ‘going nuclear’ finally end Ed Miliband’s career?

The energy secretary is one of politics’ great survivors – but his plan to build a £14bn power station on the Suffolk coast could leave a toxic legacy, says Sean O’Grady

Events

5 d. ago Hugh Jackman recalls his ‘worst’ audition experience: ‘Just humiliated’

The actor said his voice ‘cracked on the final note’ while singing

Politics

1 week ago Yvette Cooper voices small boat fury as she demands France finally changes rules

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said it was 'disgraceful' that nearly 1,200 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday as she called on France to bring in new rules to intercept vessels in shallow water

Politics

1 week ago How Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer 'Wearside Jack' tried to hide voice when finally caught

Top cop Chris Gregg reveals how police tracked down John Humble, 20 years after he faced justice for the most infamous hoax in British criminal history

Events

2 w. ago Voices: The NHS is finally on the road to recovery – I urge doctors not to go on strike

This government inherited an NHS on its knees – for the sake of the patients, I hope that resident doctors decide against a strike that would only set back the clear progress we are making, says health secretary Wes Streeting

Sport

3 w. ago Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen announces departure from band during performance on The Voice season finale

Hansen joined the rock band as the third lead singer in 2005

Sport

3 w. ago Britain's Got Talent star reflects on hitting 'rock bottom' after reaching final of ITV programme

Hear Our Voice went through to the final of the show through the public vote

Events

3 w. ago Britain’s Got Talent comedian Joseph Charm given golden buzzer by his mother

Choir Hear Our Voice were also sent through to the final of the ITV talent show.

Politics

4 w. ago Inside teen murder plot dubbed 'the real Adolescence' from sick voice notes to final hours

Teen Olly Stephens, 13, was lured to a park and murdered by two boys after a social media feud erupted into one of the most horrific youth crimes that shocked the nation

Events

4 w. ago I've been telling Hearts to go for Derek McInnes for a year and I'm glad they've finally done right thing – Ryan Stevenson

Record Sport's voice of Hearts is glad the club have finally heeded his advice and gone for the Killie boss

Politics