3 h. ago The £4million bridge for bats that Reform councillor refuses to spend taxpayer money on because it's 'nonsense'

The discovery of barbastelle bats in Lincolnshire risks derailing a long-awaited relief road after the leader of the council refused to fork out an additional £4m for a bat tunnel.

Economics

5 h. ago Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

Politics

5 h. ago Emmerdale spoilers tease Caleb mystery, Gabby's secret revealed and Liam's health fears

Emmerdale airs more drama next week, with Gabby Thomas' secret finally revealed and Caleb Miligan is hiding something of his own - while there's health fears for Liam Cavanagh

Society

5 h. ago Keir Starmer was told of investigation into Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before backing him at PMQs

Sir Keir finally broke cover in an interview in which he insisted he would never have appointed the controversial peer as US ambassador if he had known the full truth about his friendship with Epstein.

Events

6 h. ago Jack the Ripper mystery 'solved' as criminologist identifies real killer and sixth victim

The identity of Jack the Ripper has been a mystery for over a century, but now a criminologist believes he has finally identified the killer and his sixth victim

Events

7 h. ago Huge X Factor documentary in development as bosses eye up Simon Cowell involvement

A major documentary on The X Factor is reportedly in development but bosses are hoping to get Simon Cowell on board to explore the 'highs and lows' of the talent show

Culture

8 h. ago Hollyoaks star confirms shock exit after eight years and final scenes will air next week

Hollyoaks star Lacey Findlow has confirmed her final scenes as Dee Dee Hutchison will air next week after playing the character in the Channel 4 soap for eight years

Events

8 h. ago Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

France flanker handed 12-match suspensionManaé Feleu also banned owing to a high tackleThe France flanker Axelle Berthou­mieu has been banned for biting the ­Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their ­Women’s Rugby World Cup ­quarter‑final and the flanker will miss the semi‑final against England on Saturday.Manaé Feleu, the France captain, will also miss the England clash as she has been banned for a high tackle in the Ireland game. Both players are appealing against the sanctions. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Notorious 'Tinder Swindler' may finally face justice for 'crimes totalling MILLIONS of pounds years after being made famous by Netflix documentary'

The Tinder Swindler could finally face justice for alleged crimes in Germany totalling millions of pounds following his arrest on Sunday.

Events

9 h. ago David Bowie Spent His Final Months Writing a Musical Inspired by Satire and Crime in 18th

David Bowie Spent His Final Months Writing a Musical Inspired by Satire and Crime in 18th-Century London  Smithsonian Magazine

Events

9 h. ago Ricky Hatton’s greatest night: How ‘The Hitman’ toppled the legendary Kostya Tszyu

Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home on Sunday... in honour of the British boxing legend, Sam Brookes revisits his greatest night against Kostya Tszyu

Events

9 h. ago Conflict, aid cuts and equality backlash causing ‘stagnation and regression’ of women’s rights – UN

Report calls on governments to commit to renewed action at general assembly in New York, saying ‘a different path is still possible’Hard-won progress on women’s access to healthcare, rights and employment is being put at risk from global conflict, cuts to aid spending, and a backlash against gender equality, according to a UN equality watchdog.A woman’s chance of dying in pregnancy or childbirth is more than a third lower than it was 25 years ago, UN Women said in its annual report, while girls are more likely to complete school than ever before. It also found that rates of intimate partner violence were 2.5 times lower in countries that had introduced comprehensive measures on violence. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Doctor who left patient during operation to have sex allowed to practise

Medical tribunal rules ‘very low risk’ of Suhail Anjum, who had been dismissed by hospital in Greater Manchester, repeating behaviourA doctor who left a patient midway through an operation to have sex with a nurse is at “very low risk” of repeating his serious misconduct, a medical tribunal has ruled.Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a shocked colleague who walked in on the pair at Tameside hospital. The consultant anaesthetist had asked another nursing colleague to monitor the male patient, who was under general anaesthetic, so he could go to the bathroom. Continue reading...

Science

9 h. ago Doctor who left patient during operation to have sex with nurse allowed to practise

Medical tribunal rules ‘very low risk’ of Suhail Anjum, who had been dismissed by hospital in Greater Manchester, repeating behaviourA doctor who left a patient midway through an operation to have sex with a nurse is at “very low risk” of repeating his serious misconduct, a medical tribunal has ruled.Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a shocked colleague who walked in on the pair at Tameside hospital. The consultant anaesthetist had asked another nursing colleague to monitor the male patient, who was under general anaesthetic, so he could go to the bathroom. Continue reading...

Science

9 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star reveals 'working out' Dianne Buswell baby news in major 'first

The professional dancer and her boyfriend Joe Sugg revealed they were expecting their first child together in a sweet social media post

Politics

11 h. ago Duchess of Kent's coffin begins final journey as heartbroken family pay respects

The Duchess of Kent's coffin has travelled from her home at Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral in Central London for a series of private funeral rites ahead of her Catholic funeral service tomorrow

Politics

11 h. ago Husband and wife sell up Greater Manchester home and flee to Florida after he's finally rumbled

Steven Wright set up a company despite being banned from doing so

Sport

11 h. ago Joanne Froggatt reveals what she kept from the set of Downton Abbey

Joanne Froggatt has revealed what she took home from the set of the final Dowton Abbey film and why she asked for permission to keep part of her costume

Politics

11 h. ago Chris Wilder returns as Sheffield United boss for third time after Ruben Selles sacking

Wilder was sacked at the end of last season following their Championship play-off final failure

Politics

11 h. ago Cristian Romero eyes bright Tottenham future after past bosses left him 'so angry'

The Argentine signed a new four-year deal over the summer and is ready to win more silverware

Politics