36 m. ago Hidden design flaw made Alcatraz's greatest prison break possible

An expert spent more than 30 years researching Alcatraz and uncovered a flaw that helped pave the way for three men to escape in what is considered America's greatest prison break.

Events

73 m. ago Royal Mail postwoman, 30, took her own life while on the phone to HR boss after being sexually assaulted by colleague, inquest finds

Carly Wealleans, 30, died at her home in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, in March 2022 during a distress call to Royal Mail, the coroner was told.

Events

81 m. ago Trump plans to break up the EU by ‘pulling four MAGA allies’ out of the bloc, report claims

The White House pushed back on claims that Washington was seeking to take nations including Italy and Hungary out of the EU

Politics

1 hour ago Moment chimney falls from building and crashes onto street below during Storm Bram

'I was walking past the road by the pub when I heard a loud crash behind me'

Events

2 h. ago Motorbike gang stabbed man to death in 'targeted execution' in Surrey village as pub staff desperately tried to save his life

Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in his 20s who was stabbed to death outside a pub in a Surrey village.

Events

2 h. ago Scots footballer left man with broken neck bone in violent pub brawl

Dunfermline Athletic captain Kyle Benedictus knocked Dean Wilkes unconscious when two groups of men clashed at Freddy’s bar in the capital’s city centre earlier this year.

Politics

2 h. ago This Morning's Alison Hammond makes surprise visit to couple at home

The TV presenter took a break from interviewing celebs to offer a helping hand to the Specsavers Home Visits team.

Politics

3 h. ago Guinness perfect pint gadget pours 'just like a pub' drops by £10 for Christmas party season

Get the perfect pint of Guinness at home this Christmas

Economics

3 h. ago This Morning's Cat and Ben announce break and they'll be off screen for weeks

This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have announced their break from the ITV show

Politics

3 h. ago This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard confirm break from ITV show

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made an announcement at the end of Thursday's show

Culture

4 h. ago ITV This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard announce break from show

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made an announcement on Thursday

Culture

5 h. ago Motorbike gang stabbed man to death in 'targeted execution' in quaint Surrey village as pub staff desperately tried to save his life

Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in his 20s who was stabbed to death outside a pub in a Surrey village.

Events

5 h. ago M&S shoppers race to buy heavily reduced luxury chocolate hampers for under £20

Shoppers seeking the perfect gift for chocolate lovers this festive season that won't break the bank, won't want to snooze on this luxury M&S chocolate hamper that's now under £20

Economics

5 h. ago Pub was forced to delay long awaited reopening after disaster struck village again

The Little Jockey pub in Little Mill, Monmouthshire had been closed for more than a year before floods struck again

Events

5 h. ago Olivia Attwood slams BBC host over 'psychological assault' in 'horrible' interview

Former Love Island star turned TV presenter Olivia Attwood has revealed a bad experience she suffered when she was interviewed by a BBC presenter about her show The Price of Perfection

Events

5 h. ago MPs and peers could sit over Christmas break to pass workers' rights overhaul after Starmer's latest humiliating defeat in the Lords

Furious peers voted down a last-minute change to the Employment Rights Bill that could open the door to unlimited unfair dismissal payouts.

Politics

6 h. ago Motorbike gang stabbed man to death in 'targeted execution' which horrified residents of quaint Surrey village as pub staff desperately tried to save his life

Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in his 20s who was stabbed to death outside a pub in a Surrey village.

Events

6 h. ago Man 'took a fancy' to woman he met in seaside town then raped her in dark alley

A judge told the 60-year-old defendant he had carried out a "violent, callous assault" on a lone woman before walking off and "discarding her without a thought"

Events

7 h. ago P Louise shares January pyjama collection that fans 'need to get their hands on'

Paige Louise Williams, CEO of P Louise, proudly flaunted her latest pyjama collection, with some wanting to get their hands on them ASAP as they'll 'break the internet'

Politics

12 h. ago Chilling words said before mum 'stole pregnant daughter's son from womb' revealed

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Rebecca Park's own mother has been arrested in connection with her death, with a probable cause arrest affidavit revealing an alleged disturbing exchange between the victim and her mother.

Politics