86 m. ago Furious backlash over Lammy's 'Star Chamber' plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes: Lawyers slam secret justice 'stitch

The Deputy Prime Minister faced a furious backlash after a leaked memo revealed the biggest shake-up in the criminal justice system for 800 years.

Society

2 h. ago Fury as boy, 13, 'excluded' from turning on Stevange's Christmas lights

Stevenage Borough Council has apologised to Logan's family after the teenager was "pushed to the back of the stage" during the Christmas lights switch on in the town

Politics

3 h. ago Man charged in Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting dies in federal custody

The man charged with killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in 2015 because it offered abortion services has died in federal custody

Events

3 h. ago Vulnerable migrants routinely handcuffed and detained for hours, damning report finds

One migrant who had been returned to France under the UK’s flagship deal says he was screaming in pain as officers banged his head against a wall while trying to restrain him

Events

4 h. ago Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released

A federal judge has given the Justice Department a day to say what materials it plans to make publicly available from the file it built to prosecute Ghislaine Maxwell in the sex trafficking case brought against her after financier Jeffrey Epstein died

Events

4 h. ago Councillor pokes fun at Renfrewshire Council digital adviser Millie as AI technology wins award

Chris Gilmour made the quip following its success in the leading innovation category at the Cosla Excellence Awards.

Events

4 h. ago Concerns raised as Renfrewshire Council deals with water leak and damage at Paisley Town Hall

The A-listed landmark underwent a £22 million transformation and officially reopened in September 2023.

Economics

4 h. ago Officials set out risks facing Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership in winter plan

The organisation has prepared its plan for 2025/26 as it tries to protect resilience of critical services in coming months.

Politics

4 h. ago US to send envoy to Moscow to discuss proposals to end Ukraine war

Despite recent efforts and White House optimism, recent negotiations have failed to secure a breakthrough on key issuesDonald Trump said he would send special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss developing proposals to end the Ukraine war, but despite White House optimism there was little sign of progress on core sticking points.The US president said negotiations had left “only a few remaining points of disagreement” but there was no breakthrough on the issues of territorial control and security guarantees and he dampened expectations of immediate peace summits. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Headteacher 'smirked' after 'showing erect penis to primary school colleague in his office'

James 'Jamie' Richards has not engaged with his Education Workforce Council (EWC) hearing

Society

4 h. ago Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves to hammer London in tax grab on wealthy homeowners and millions of workers

The Chancellor’s plans will also seen 260,000 children in the capital benefit from the lifting of the two-child welfare cap

Economics

5 h. ago 20 states sue Trump over his plans to cut homeless funding and put thousands on the street

Thousands of Americans are at risk of losing shelter under planned cuts and new conditions on funds, lawsuit says

Politics

5 h. ago MMA pal of Connor McGregor arrested after 'tussle' with guards on Ryanair flight

Irish MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh has reportedly been arrested after allegedly attacking two Spanish police officers called to deal with a disturbance on a Ryanair plane from Gran Canaria to Dublin

Events

5 h. ago Multiple London councils hit by ‘cyber attack’ and initiate ‘emergency plans’

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said it is ‘too early’ to determine whether any data has been compromised

Events

5 h. ago Diego Rossi in telling Celtic transfer clue as Wilfried Nancy tests golden Columbus Crew rule

The Uruguayan has been touted with a potential move to Celtic Park alongside the Frenchman

Events

6 h. ago Trump sends top envoy to Russia to finalise US peace plan for Ukraine

President’s comments come as Moscow signals it could reject proposal that differs from Alaska talks

Politics

6 h. ago NHS doctor, 31, who 'praised October 7 attacks' should be suspended as 'her comments undermine public confidence in the profession', medical tribunal hears

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, is being investigated by the General Medical Council (GMC) after concerns were raised about her fitness to practise.

Events

6 h. ago National Insurance rise adds £8m to West Lothian Council wage bill

At a meeting of the full council, SNP opposition group leader Councillor Janet Campbell branded the increase a “jobs tax” and raised a motion demanding the council write to Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for its revoke.

Economics

6 h. ago Trump in desperate scramble to salvage Ukraine peace deal as he dispatches trusted envoy to Putin

Ukraine agreed to a new 19-point peace plan, a US official confirmed on Tuesday, but the terms are less favorable to Moscow.

Politics

6 h. ago Plans to convert Larkhall nursery into retail units have been approved

Members of today’s planning committee meeting (November 25) approved plans to give a new lease of life to the former Big Bird Nursery into three retail and office units.

Politics