84 m. ago Church crimewave: Crooks hit places of worship on average eight times a DAY, stealing silver and setting fires

There were a whopping 9,148 records of theft, burglary, criminal damage, vandalism and assault in churches and other religious properties from January 2022 to December 2024.

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2 h. ago Judge tells teen criminal he is 'spending best years of his life' behind bars

A judge told 19-year-old Liam Devois it had been down his 'stupidity' that he returned to dealing drugs

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2 h. ago ‘Nobody has done this before’: Britain’s beloved steam trains trial pioneering technology

In-cab digital signalling was tested last week as part of a project to secure the future of main-line locomotivesAbout 500 steam trains run across the UK each year, from Penzance in the south to Inverness in the north, ­transporting tens of thousands of passengers to a bygone age, ­bringing joy to the faces of enthusiasts and bemusing commuters.But the future of main line steam operations could be under threat unless the traditional fire-breathing machines can be fitted with pioneering modern technology. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Man killed and passenger fighting for life after south London police chase ends in horror crash

Five other people were injured in the collision on Wickham Road

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4 h. ago Three killed in Nebraska plane crash near Fremont after flight plunges into river in latest aviation tragedy

The aircraft had been flying along a river when in crashed into the water just after 8 pm local time on Friday evening.

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4 h. ago Vandalised church hides graffiti with plants to host wedding

Lancashire Constabulary said officers were called to a report of criminal damage to the church building and a number of gravestones in Leyland.

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4 h. ago The second homes council tax loophole is playing us for fools: Fury of beauty spot villages overrun by holiday lets as owners dodge soaring bills by exploiting little

Neighbours living in the stunning Cornish town of Padstow say the problem is so severe, it could erase the seaside resort's heritage, permanently driving away local families.

Economics

5 h. ago Orbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations

Member states are considering removing the country’s voting rights after its attempts to stymie support for KyivThe posters are going up all over Hungary. “Let’s not allow them to decide for us,” runs the slogan alongside three classic villains of Hungarian government propaganda.They are: Ukraine’s wartime leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy; the European Commission’s president, Ursula von der Leyen; and Manfred Weber, the German politician who leads the centre-right European People’s party in the European parliament, which counts Hungary’s most potent opposition politician among its ranks. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The expert guide to riding out the Trump tariffs rodeo by investment guru ANNE ASHWORTH

Nvidia and the other US titans of tech remain engulfed in turmoil, despite the pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs. But should you be breaking up with America? Here is what you need to know.

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5 h. ago Urgent wildflower warning as spring walk mistake could cost you £5,000

Many don’t realise it’s a criminal offence to pick or damage certain wild plants under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

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5 h. ago Model pees all over Bible in hotel room after poisoning grocery store food with wee

Kelli Tedford, 24, has been arrested on multiple pee-related criminal charges after she was allegedly caught on camera urinating on groceries and defecating in her hotel room

Society

7 h. ago Disengaging from China on business would be ‘foolish’, Rachel Reeves says

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Cutting business ties with China would be ‘foolish’, Reeves says amid reports of US pressure

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Coronation Street spoilers for next week: Sad exit news and a villain returns

Coronation Street fans can expect plenty of drama and major hints about what's ahead in scenes next week on the ITV soap, with spoilers teasing an exit and a return

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9 h. ago Cruise passengers watch as ship leaves without them as partying passengers wave goodbye

The pair were seen speeding towards the cruise ship in a golf cart several minutes too late to reboard - with passengers on deck mocking, whistling and shouting 'goodbye' as the ship pulled away

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9 h. ago How to watch WWE WrestleMania 41: Live stream and confirmed match card for tonight

Three titans of the industry collide in the main event of WrestleMania 41 tonight

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9 h. ago Trump has found in El Salvador a model for the repressive state he wants to build – and he’s just getting started | Jordana Timerman

Nayib Bukele has shown how brutal control can be sustained not just through force, but by raising the cost of speaking outThe Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) maximum security prison in El Salvador is the crown jewel of President Nayib Bukele’s efforts to quash not only criminal gangs, but also criticism and political opposition to his government. The “mega-prison” is also one of the more visible destinations in the emerging map of American deportations – a sprawling archipelago that includes conservative US districts, the Guantánamo military base and Central American waypoints connected by a tangle of military and charter flights.That the two states have connected their penal architecture is no coincidence. Donald Trump’s aggressive policies towards foreigners build on Bukele’s infamous iron fist crackdown against criminal gangs: it’s a political toolkit that leverages anti-establishment anger to justify an authoritarian slide. In deploying strongman tactics to address social c...

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11 h. ago Warning over new Eurotunnel rule which could force passengers to buy tickets twice

Travellers who arrive less than an hour before their departure now have their tickets voided

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16 h. ago Rachel Reeves calls for Britain to forge closer ties with Beijing in show of force against Donald Trump after he slapped 245 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports

It would be 'very foolish' for Britain to disengage with China, Rachel Reeves has said as she attempts to draw a line in the sand with the US over their treatment of Beijing.

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17 h. ago Fury as Britain's most dangerous criminals are recorded under FIFTY

The list of genders includes 'pangender', ' transgender person' and bizarre, largely unknown terms like 'androgyne' and 'neutrois'.

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