35 h. ago Nursery worker detained for rape and sexual abuse against boys as young as three

Thomas Waller, 18, was earlier this year found guilty of rape, two counts of causing or inciting sexual activity and taking indecent photos.

Events

36 h. ago Summer camp leader admits ‘sweet game’ child cruelty and sex offences

Jon Ruben, 76, admitted a total of 17 offences during a hearing at Leicester Crown Court.

Politics

36 h. ago Rapist thought to be among ‘most prolific sex offenders of all time’ is jailed

The Metropolitan Police said Chao Xu filmed himself ‘raping and sexually assaulting women who appear to be unconscious or heavily incapacitated’.

Events

39 h. ago Manchester’s Christmas Markets officially crowned the best in the UK

It beat markets in Edinburgh, Birmingham and more

Politics

49 h. ago Serial rapist who drugged victims to be sentenced for 24 sexual offences

Chao Xu, 33, of Greenwich, pleaded guilty to 24 sexual offences over the course of three years including rape, sexual assault and upskirting.

Events

65 h. ago Scottish Christmas market crowned 'best in the UK' to open this weekend

Millions of festive fans are expected to flock to the capital's Christmas offering over the coming weeks.

Politics

66 h. ago Jody Cundy 'gobsmacked' after crowning golden year with prestigious national award

Cundy was named Paralympic Athlete of the Year at the 2025 British Cycling Awards

Events

67 h. ago Top chefs Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr lead fury over Crown Estate's plans to convert Britain's oldest Indian restaurant into offices

The Michelin starred Veeraswamy has been serving customers at Victory House since 1926. (Pictured: the owners of Veeraswamy Ranjit Mathrani and Namita Panjabi).

Society

3 d. ago The Scottish luxury 'floating hotel' that was crowned quirkiest in the UK

"The restaurant is really romantic too."

Politics

3 d. ago Woman stabbed in neck described as ‘shining light’ in family tribute

Katie Fox, 34, was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her neck after she was stabbed in Birmingham on Friday night but died a few days later.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish tech firm’s knowhow will aid motorist safety in UK’s longest road tunnels

“It is a very proud moment to see the system go live and have a positive impact on emergency services and motorists” – Tom Sime, Exchange Communications

Science

4 d. ago Moment ‘bitcoin queen’ fraud arrested in her bed as she’s jailed over £5bn stash

Zhimin Qian and Seng Hok Ling were sentenced following a multibillion-pound fraudulent Bitcoin scheme

Events

4 d. ago Scotland's 'best chippies' crowned at 2025 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

Takeaways up and down the country took home top prizes.

Events

4 d. ago Fraudster jailed after UK's largest cryptocurrency seizure worth £5.5bn

Zhimin Qian and Seng Hok Ling were sentenced following a multibillion-pound fraudulent Bitcoin scheme

Economics

4 d. ago Chinese fraudster involved in largest UK cryptocurrency seizure jailed

Zhimin Qian and her accomplice Seng Hok Ling were sentenced over the roles they played in a multibillion-pound fraudulent Bitcoin scheme.

Events

4 d. ago Driver who crashed stolen BMW into care home jailed for over five years

A 94-year-old woman with dementia was among the elderly residents injured when the car slammed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland.

Events

4 d. ago UK’s most popular dog name revealed as champ retains its crown

Rover’s annual pet names report proves that Brits really have gone barking mad when it comes to naming their pooch, with Luna holding on to its crown as the top choice

Politics

5 d. ago Airdrie councillor crowned Scotland’s Young Councillor of the Year at LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards

Chris Costello was recognised for his strong commitment to supporting young people, especially those with care experience, and for his work tackling poverty across the area.

Events

5 d. ago Hybrid SUV is crowned UK’s most loved car after beating out BMW, Range Rover and Toyota rivals

THE UK’s most loved car has been revealed with a Japanese model beating the best of British to the top spot in 2025. Brit motorists could be forgiven for failing to guess which brand ticked all the right boxes in a customer survey – as it was once seen as a joke. In a move...

Politics

5 d. ago 'Spectacular' Scottish Christmas market crowned best in the UK for 2025

Another festive attraction in Scotland was praised for its "affordable price point".

Politics