32 m. ago Future of hit ITV crime drama finally confirmed – and fans will be thrilled

EXCLUSIVE: ITV bosses have decided whether or not to continue making hit crime drama The Bay after months of silence by execs over its future, and viewers will be delighted

Events

36 m. ago The Fife town that was crowned Scotland's 'best for Christmas shopping'

"The perfect place if you enjoy an old fashioned and traditional atmosphere."

Economics

42 m. ago Teen Tristyn Bailey's heartbreaking Mother's Day plans before she was stabbed 114 times

Tristyn Bailey, 13, was planning to make her mum a special Mother's Day breakfast on the day she was reported missing - and her killer was caught out by a Snapchat selfie

Politics

46 m. ago Fresh lead in Meredith Kercher murder as Italian prosecutors ‘search for mystery woman’

The British student was killed in Perugia, Italy in 2007, in a murder case that attracted world-wide attention

Events

47 m. ago Charming French town with beautiful Christmas market so close it could be a day trip

Lille in France is the perfect destination for an extreme day trip, with the Eurostar from London taking just an hour and 22 minutes to reach the city

Politics

49 m. ago 'Predator' Met Police officer 'confessed in letter to sexually abusing 12

David Carrick is accused of writing a letter ‘confessing’ to sexually abusing a girl

Events

49 m. ago BBC Death in Paradise detective confirms return to beloved role and fans will be thrilled

Death in Paradise star Ben Miller has been keeping busy since leaving the BBC crime drama

Events

80 m. ago Tommy Robinson found not guilty over border stop terror charge

Far-right figure was driving Bentley to Benidorm with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped by police, court heard

Events

94 m. ago LNER thanks ‘heroic’ worker who protected passengers during Huntingdon train attack

Samir Zitouni’s family has also praised him for his ‘courage’ during the attack

Events

99 m. ago London Police vs Apple: the blame game over stolen iPhones just got louder

London Police vs Apple: the blame game over stolen iPhones just got louder  PhoneArena

Events

1 hour ago I visited Italy's 'prettiest town' and very quickly had one major complaint

Tropea in the Calabria region of Italy has recently been voted the prettiest village in the whole country

Politics

1 hour ago The Lost Boys of Mercury review – heartbreaking film on the enduring wounds of church

Clémence Davigo’s uncompromising film gives voice to three survivors of a French correctional school, and the difficult path towards healingGreat courage, physical and moral, is shown by the three principal interviewees in this heartbreaking French documentary. André, Michel and Daniel are former wards of the church-run Belle Étoile correctional school in the Savoie town of Mercury and, now in their 60s and 70s, they recount a barrage of abuse at the hands of Abbot Garin and his lackeys: beatings that inflicted permanent damage, sleep deprivation, cold-water baths, starvation, nocturnal molestation.As director Clémence Davigo sits in on their long reminiscence sessions, the damage is clear. Michel weeps at the memory of his humiliations: deprived of a nurturing education, André became a career criminal, spending decades in prison; the alert-eyed Daniel, sexually abused and trapped in “hell”, speaks of later being emotionally crippled, unable to tell anyone he loves them. Michel and ...

Politics

1 hour ago Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence after being stopped at the border

Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, refused to give police access to his phone at the Channel tunnel

Events

2 h. ago Barcelona's condition for Marcus Rashford transfer clear after Man Utd decision

Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a stunning start to life at Barcelona and the English forward is expected to remain with the Spanish giants beyond the end of the season

Politics

2 h. ago Picturesque Yorkshire market town in disarray as it becomes 'black hole' with tourists avoiding it

Local businesses in Hebden Bridge, close to Greater Manchester, are struggling due to the lack of phone signal

Politics

2 h. ago There is a thriving shadow economy in Britain – but migrants are not to blame | Emily Kenway

While Labour is desperately trying to mimic Reform’s line on the cash economy, the blame lies solidly with ordinary people feeling the pinchAccording to politicians across all parties, something called the “hidden economy” – the shadowy nethers of the labour market, in which work goes unregulated and undeclared to the authorities – is a “menace”, full of migrants whose illegal working “undercuts British workers”, and even a threat to our national security. MPs have been so worried about asylum seekers delivering their Friday night pizza that they’ve spent parliamentary time discussing Deliveroo et al’s business models. In response, the government has repeatedly reassured us, in the somewhat Mills & Boon-style phrasing of Yvette Cooper, when she was home secretary, that it’s “surging enforcement” to tackle the problem.Solutions suggested include Keir Starmer’s digital ID cards, requirements for increased “right to work” checks, and new data-sharing agreements in which the Home Of...

Events

2 h. ago Andrew Wiggins: how a shy NBA player negotiated growing up a star in the social media era

In an extract from his new book on the rise of Canadian basketball, Oren Weisfeld examines the pressures of being a teenage star in the modern gameAndrew Wiggins was among the first superstar prospects of the social media era. Born in Thornhill, Ontario just north of Toronto, Wiggins was known internationally by the time he was 13. It wasn’t always easy for the shy, small-town kid to embrace the spotlight.After just one full season at Vaughan, Wiggins needed better competition than Canada could provide and moved on to Huntington Prep in Huntington, West Virginia — a relatively new prep school set in a small, blue-collar, sports-oriented college town near Kansas.This is an edited extract from The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse by Oren Weisfeld. It’s published by ECW Press for $19.95 (USD) wherever you get your books. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Colourful and arty seaside town is perfect for winter breaks and is 'just like Brighton'

If you're looking for a picturesque seaside town similar to Brighton but with a quieter, more authentic feel, this 'gem' on the Norfolk coast might be your dream destination

Politics

3 h. ago Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics | Dan Jarvis

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right Every day, I hear appalling stories of the abuse suffered by people who step forward to represent their communities and serve our country. It is shocking to see the level of harassment and intimidation faced by those in our parliament, our town halls and elsewhere in public service. Every story I hear only increases my determination to stop it happening and keep those who serve safe.The horrific murders of my friends Jo Cox and David Amess were not isolated tragedies. They sent shockwaves through parliament and our democracy. Their loss left behind grief and a fear that shapes our politics.Dan Jarvis is security minister and Labour MP for Barnsley North Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Who do you blame for the forthcoming tax rises?

Britain is bracing for a fresh wave of tax rises after Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled that her upcoming Budget would include sweeping measures to plug a major gap in public finances.

Politics