57 m. ago Moment car thief uses electronic gadget to steal motor while owner sleeps

CCTV footage captured Kabir Ahmed, 35, using a key emulator to unlock a vehicle parked outside a home in Brockley, southeast London, on July 10 last year.

Events

60 m. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Which describes your current pension position best?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Politics

67 m. ago Van driver who was watching YouTube music videos when he crashed into stationary car to kill pensioner on way home from celebrating her 83rd birthday is jailed for 11 years

Steve Crowe, 48, was travelling on the A12 near Howe Green, Chelmsford, Essex, in January 2023 when he smashed into the back of a stationary car and killed Jennifer Anne Tillett, 83.

Events

72 m. ago 'He's back where he belongs' say victim's family as killer returned to prison

Jack Shepherd was released from jail last year after the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown on their first date

Events

73 m. ago TV licence UK: how to apply to get free TV licences for pensioners, do over 60s need one

Older pensioners could wipe nearly £170 a year off their bills with one simple application 📺

Politics

77 m. ago CCTV appeal launched for 'confused' pensioner missing in Scots city

When last seen he was wearing a black baseball cap with the “Armani” logo, black jogging bottoms, a navy blue jacket and white trainers.

Events

82 m. ago Firebug started blaze at Wishaw McDonalds one week after finishing jail sentence for similar crimes

Alan Beck set a towel alight after placing an order and calmly left with his food as the flames took hold.

Events

84 m. ago Chinese airline launches ‘world’s longest flight’ that takes 29 hours

The journey will cross more than 12,500 miles

Politics

1 hour ago Warning to protect your money as Rachel Reeves' Budget could target pensions

The Chancellor has promised to "get the balance right" when she delivers her statement on November 26, against the background of a claimed £50bn black hole in the nation's finances

Events

2 h. ago Coronation Street fan favourite 'unveiled' as character to be killed off but it's not Billy

Coronation Street fans are convinced they know which character will be killed off in the new year, as part of the historic crossover with Emmerdale in early 2026

Events

2 h. ago Speedboat killer is jailed again after breaching licence conditions

Shepherd was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of Charlotte Brown on the River Thames in 2015

Events

2 h. ago Former special constable who encouraged strangers to turn up at front door and sexually assault his girlfriend in bizarre stalking campaign jailed for seven years

James Dunne, 36, encouraged strangers to turn up at their front door and sexually assault her or demand sex. He also persuaded them to leave used condoms in envelopes at their home.

Events

2 h. ago Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd back in prison after breaching licence conditions

He was jailed over the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown on their first date

Events

2 h. ago Government responds to calls for free BBC TV licences for all pensioners

The UK Government has responded to a campaign to end the £174.50 fee for everyone who reaches state pension age.

Politics

4 h. ago Serial Scots rapist who molested child and pregnant woman jailed for 11 years

Brian Thomson, 67, began sexually offending when he was just 12-years-old.

Events

4 h. ago This Greek island retreat taught me how to holiday in style as a single parent

Kid’s club holidays conjure up water slides, blue bubble-gum ice cream on tap, and screaming, but not at The Peligoni Club on the Greek Island of Zakynthos, where, says Charlotte Cripps, the vibe is a cross between ‘White Lotus’ and ‘Motherland’

Politics

5 h. ago Local man equals St Andrews course record with stunning nine

John Paterson thrilled to land maiden Tartan Pro Tour win in St Andrews Classic

Politics

6 h. ago Screamers, treble and ‘let me talk’: Kevin De Bruyne’s memorable Etihad moments

As the Manchester City legend returns to face his former team, we look back at moments that will never be forgottenOn 22 May 2022, in a dictionary definition of carpe diem, De Bruyne shows his greatness with the assist that harvests another title for City, just as Pep Guardiola’s men veer near to losing the plot. After 69 minutes Aston Villa are cruising at 2-0 up and the title is heading to Anfield where Liverpool, drawing with Wolves 1-1, need a goal to seal a famous last-day triumph. But, after City strikes on 76 and 78 minutes, De Bruyne takes charge. A piercing burst along the right prompts a pinpoint cross to Ilkay Gündogan, whose threaded finish on 81 minutes sends the Etihad Stadium ballistic. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago France faces day of strikes as disruption to hit travel, hospitals and schools

Unions continue to denounce Macron’s pension reform that raised the minimum retirement age from 62

Events

6 h. ago CCTV shows moment brazen mobility scooter rider steals £250 worth of steaks from Co

Malcolm Ravenhill, 63, was caught on camera stealing the meat just days after he was given a second chance by magistrates for committing a similar offence

Economics