2 h. ago Man arrested and charged months after three people die in horror motorbike smash

Andrew Lartey and passenger Georgia Tate died in the crash involving their Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike, while the rider of a second vehicle who died was named as Jason Gibbon.

Events

7 h. ago New update on calls for people on Carer’s Allowance to be paid £1,600 each month

More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition supporting the proposed increase.

Economics

9 h. ago New PIP and ADP payment rates from next month for people on standard, enhanced or mixed awards

Full list of new payment rates for all disability benefits and Carer's Allowance for the 2025/26 financial year.

Events

10 h. ago People over State Pension age due up to £1,362 each month in new financial year

The annual uprating will see weekly State Pension and benefit payments rise on April 7.

Economics

32 h. ago Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy released after Texas DA declines to pursue charges

Kansas City wideout faced third-degree felony chargeWorthy was taken in first round of last year’s draftXavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence.Williamson County district attorney Shawn Dick told the Austin American-Statesman his office had spoken with witnesses and was not accepting the case at this time. He also said Worthy and his lawyers were fully cooperating with the investigation. Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago 'Beauty expert' teacher accused of sex with student at school where it's happened before

Dulce Flores, 33, has been put on a leave of absence from her role at Riverbank High School after being arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student

Society

52 h. ago Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been arrested on a felony domestic violence charge in Texas

Events

64 h. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 d. ago 12 arrests as part of huge police cannabis operation in Wales

South Wales Police swooped on a number of addresses over the period of a month and several people will appear in court

Events

4 d. ago Mason Greenwood 'gives up on England' and applies to switch international allegiance

Mason Greenwood has applied to switch international allegiance and play for Jamaica after his England career ended in disgrace following his arrest and charges

Politics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis says Chase bank customers may want to switch banks after big update

Chase Bank has announce it's making changes to its cashback offering for customers from next month and Martin Lewis has urged people to 'find alternatives' as he called it 'bad news' for customers

Economics

4 d. ago Man charged after horse rider assaulted in Irvine after 'altercation'

A 54-year-old man was arrested and has since been charged after reports of an "altercation" between a horse rider and a man with a dog.

Events

4 d. ago Energy switching checklist to help people beat price cap rise next month

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Politics

4 d. ago British man faces possible death sentence in Bali after he was allegedly caught with HUGE haul of drugs

A British national has been charged with several drug-related offences in Bali following an arrest which was kept under wraps for weeks.

Events

4 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from next month

Social Security Scotland will deliver 18 benefits and one-off payments by the end of 2025.

Economics

4 d. ago House Speaker Johnson's top aide is arrested on charge of driving under the influence, police say

The chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing into a police vehicle following President Donald Trump’s address to Congress

Events

4 d. ago Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff arrested on DUI charge after Trump’s speech

Spokesperson says Johnson ‘has full faith and confidence in Hayden’s ability to lead the Speaker’s office’

Politics

5 d. ago Suspect in Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US soldiers to face charges in Virginia court

Officials accuse Mohammad Sharifullah of being a member of the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliateUS politics live – latest updatesA suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 US service members during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been taken into custody and will appear Wednesday in federal court in the United States to face charges.Donald Trump announced the arrest during his Tuesday night address to Congress, with the White House and the justice department subsequently identifying the suspect as Mohammad Sharifullah. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Suspect in Kabul bombing that killed 13 US soldiers to face charges in Virginia

Officials accuse Mohammad Sharifullah of being a member of the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliateUS politics live – latest updatesA suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 US service members during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been taken into custody and will appear on Wednesday in federal court in the United States to face charges.Donald Trump announced the arrest during his Tuesday night address to Congress, with the White House and the justice department subsequently identifying the suspect as Mohammad Sharifullah. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago People on PIP could save over £1,400 this year through new disabled discount scheme

Millions of disabled people could save up to £118 each month with Purpl.

Economics