9 h. ago Programme for Government: John Swinney accused of stealing Labour's vow to end GP 8am rush

The First Minister is facing criticism after appearing to parrot a policy pledge announced by Anas Sarwar 11 weeks ago to end an 8am rush for GP appointments.

Politics

11 h. ago Woman killed and baby injured after driver suffers 'mental health episode' at the wheel

A woman was killed and three others injured when a car hit them in two separate incidents in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, at the weekend, as police have provided an update

Events

14 h. ago Seven bodies have been pulled from Portland river in the past two weeks. Police say it’s normal

The bodies were found in various waterways, including the Willamette River and the Columbia River since April 13

Events

36 h. ago Full list of British royals without the protection Prince Harry is demanding

Prince Harry spoke this week of his fears about being in the UK without police protection - but not all members of the Royal Family are given full-time security...

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3 d. ago Terrifying moment police horses chased and attacked by out of control dog in London park

A terrifying video caught the moment a bulldog chased after and repeatedly tried to bite at the legs of two police horses in the middle of a London park this week

Events

4 d. ago Bodies of three missing girls pulled from Missouri River after vanishing on fishing trip last month

One of the girls slipped into the water, and as the others tried to help they drowned. It's taken authorities two weeks of tireless searching to recover their bodies

Events

4 d. ago Blair sought to advise Brazilian climate summit despite net zero criticisms

Former UK prime minister caused a political storm this week with comments on green policy

Politics

4 d. ago Moment police raiding Oxford Street candy store find secret underground tunnel where staff fled after tourist charged £899 for TWO pack of sweets

An unhappy tourist complained to Metropolitan Police on the weekend of April 12-13 after being charged nearly a grand for two packets of sweets at an Oxford street store.

Society

4 d. ago Madeleine McCann's parents to get police guard at prayer vigil after 'stalking'

Police will attend a vigil for Madeleine McCann this weekend to protect her parents, Kate and Gerry, amid ongoing stalking allegations.

Events

7 d. ago Trump 100 days: ‘unpredictable’ US alienates allies and disrupts global trade

Trump has cut off Ukraine aid, brokered and lost a ceasefire in Gaza and took a sledgehammer to world commerce100 days of TrumpFor US foreign policy, Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office were the weeks when decades happened.In just over three months, the US president has frayed alliances that stood since the second world war and alienated the US’s closest friends, cut off aid to Ukrainians on the frontlines against Vladimir Putin, emboldened US rivals around the world, brokered and then lost a crucial ceasefire in Gaza, launched strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and seesawed on key foreign policy and economic questions to the point where the US has been termed the “unpredictable ally”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Trump 100 days: from cornerstone of the west to unreliable ally

Trump has cut off Ukraine aid, brokered and lost a ceasefire in Gaza and took a sledgehammer to world commerce100 days of TrumpFor US foreign policy, Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office were the weeks when decades happened.In just over three months, the US president has frayed alliances that stood since the second world war and alienated the US’s closest friends, cut off aid to Ukrainians on the frontlines against Vladimir Putin, emboldened US rivals around the world, brokered and then lost a crucial ceasefire in Gaza, launched strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and seesawed on key foreign policy and economic questions to the point where the US has been termed the “unpredictable ally”. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Man arrested after turning himself in for 'raping dead man's corpse on New York subway'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Felix Rojas, 44, turned himself in to police, according to sources - almost three weeks after he was seen on CCTV fleeing a subway station after allegedly raping a dead passenger

Events

8 d. ago Police issue appeal over missing man last seen more than two weeks ago

Lee went missing earlier this month

Events

1 week ago Public urged to 'stay alert' as Met Police prepares for busy weekend of major events

Officers will be deployed both in central London and across the city in communities and at key venues

Events

1 week ago Transgender women banned from female pool category after Supreme Court ruling

Sport in this country has been mired in controversy over its transgender inclusion policies after last week’s Supreme Court ruling

Events

1 week ago Haunting snap shows killer instructor paddleboarding safely down fish pass in swollen river just seconds before she led four daytrippers to their deaths

Former policewoman Nerys Lloyd, 39, organised the weekend paddleboard outing on the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, which ended in tragedy.

Events

1 week ago Chilling video shows abandoned paddleboards of tragic daytrippers minutes after they drowned

Former policewoman Nerys Lloyd, 39, organised the weekend paddleboard outing on the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, which ended in tragedy in October 2021.

Events

1 week ago Trans rights rally placards should be investigated by Met, policing minister says

Placards carried at a trans rights protest in London over the weekend should be investigated by the Metropolitan Police, the policing minister has said.

Politics

2 w. ago Inside the unit hunting Manchester’s most dangerous fugitives – and the shocking crime that started it all

In 2012, Manchester’s most wanted fugitive laid a trap and murdered two police officers after weeks evading capture. Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin visited the specialist unit which now works to capture the city’s most dangerous suspects by tracking their every move

Events

2 w. ago FTSE 100 claws back week of strong gains after Trump tariff nosedive

The FTSE 100 delivered a week of solid gains ahead of Easter as unpredictable US trade policy continues to drive volatility in global markets.

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