40 m. ago Overflowing bins in Welsh town 'unable to cope' after council changes, say residents

Vale of Glamorgan Council started removing some litter bins across the county to stop them from being abused and to tackle the issue of fly-tipping

Politics

47 m. ago Fury over judge's 'light' sentence for footballer who raped woman in her own home and will be out in less than two years

Spartans FC footballer Niall Geany, 19, preyed upon the woman in the bedroom of her house in Edinburgh after sharing a taxi with her following a night out with friends on March 3 last year.

Events

48 m. ago Gisèle Pelicot tells appeal trial she never gave consent to man convicted of rape

Woman says at retrial of Husamettin Dogan that ‘no victim should feel shame’ as court shown video evidenceGisèle Pelicot, who survived almost a decade of rape by dozens of men after she was drugged by her ex-husband, has told a French court that she never gave consent for anyone to abuse her while she was in a comatose state and that no victim should ever feel shame.Addressing the appeal trial on Wednesday of an unemployed builder who has contested his conviction for raping her, she said: “For me, the harm has been done – I will need to rebuild from these ruins and I think I’m on the right road – but what I want to say to others is that I never regretted my decisions, from filing a legal complaint until today. I want to say to victims to never be ashamed of what was imposed on them, because they’re never responsible.” Continue reading...

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51 m. ago 'I transformed sofa using 55p item and it looks totally different'

A creative woman has shared the unusual tactic she used to totally transform her sofa and people have been left divided over the results - with some saying it's 'genius'

Politics

52 m. ago Former prostitute who was raped backs Bill to hit sex buyers with £10,000 fines or jail

One woman said selling sex “can never be made safe” and claimed prostitution “thrives on silence and thrives on violence”.

Economics

57 m. ago Tory plan to abolish stamp duty ‘will benefit London and the wealthiest the most’ – UK politics live

The Social Market Foundation thinktank says council tax reform and a property-based tax would be more sustainable and fairerVoting in the Labour deputy leadership election opens today. Lucy Powell, the former Commons leader, is seen as the favourite and, as Jessica Elgot reports, Powell told supporters yesterday that, if she is elected, she will use the post to argue for changes in the way the government is operating. “We can’t sugarcoat the fact that things aren’t going well,” she said.Powell is no longer a government minister and, if she is elected deputy leader, she will do the job from the backbenches. In an interview on Newsnight last night, Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary standing against Powell, said a Powell victory would be “destabilising” for the party. She said:[Electing Powell] risks destabilising the party we best achieve what we need to do together when we have those fierce conversations, including disagreements, behind closed doors.Members need to understa...

Politics

60 m. ago Collapse of China spy case shows ‘UK can be bullied’, says trial witness

Government failed to provide evidence China was a threat to national security

Politics

81 m. ago Kilmarnock woman opens heart on pain of losing child 36 years ago

Carol Greer spoke about how support has changed over the years for people who have lost a child.

Politics

1 hour ago One woman knows truth about Michael Schumacher and 'prisoner' wife as three named

Michael Schumacher has been out of the public eye since his skiing accident in 2013, but three people are allowed to visit the F1 icon at his home in Switzerland

Events

1 hour ago Ricky Gervais on how losing his job aged 37 changed his life

The 64-year-old was made redundant from his position at a radio station in 1998

Politics

1 hour ago Ryan Reynolds told Wrexham should turn to manager who survived just 30 days in last job

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds have been informed by an old player who they should pick as their next manager if Phil Parkinson leaves his role at the Championship club

Society

1 hour ago 'Illegal' campers at West Lothian leisure centre told to leave as police called in

West Lothian Council took to social media to warn several vehicles had set up an ‘unlawful’ encampment behind the 5-aside pitches at Xcite Bathgate on Tuesday, October 7.

Events

1 hour ago 'Polish Madeleine' screams 'why are you doing this to me?' at Kate McCann as she tells stalking trial all she wants is for her missing daughter to be back and calling her 'mum'

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

Events

2 h. ago Boy, 2, mauled by two Rottweilers after carer 'took nap' whilst he was at nursery

The two-year-old was attacked by two Rottweilers while he was in the care of an unlicensed nursery in the city of Valdosta, Georgia, United States as the woman caring for him slept

Politics

2 h. ago When is the next episode of South Park out? Season 27 release date and when episode 6 is out

South Park is on a mini-break but when will the next episode be out? 📺🚨

Politics

2 h. ago North London council repairs lido swimming pool as part of £3.6m renovations

North London council repairs lido swimming pool as part of £3.6m renovations  MyLondon

Economics

2 h. ago Marine park threatens to kill 30 whales saying 'give us money or the belugas get it'

Marineland, an aquatic theme park in Niagara Falls, has sent a sinister ultimatum to a government minister, threatening them to pay up or 'we'll kill our 30 beluga whales'

Events

2 h. ago Woman buys ironing board from Temu but is floored by item that arrives

A woman bought an ironing board from Temu, and she was left floored by what arrived. Her story has tickled many, as they simply can't believe what she was sent in the post

Politics

2 h. ago Polish woman claiming to be missing Maddie screams 'why are you doing this to me?' at Kate McCann as she gives evidence from behind a screen at stalking trial

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

Events

2 h. ago Skint teacher takes on second job at McDonald's 'to make ends meet'

The high school teacher told how they were also working as a shift manager to supplement her income.

Society