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Mum sentenced for killing her three children in Bristol

Yasmeen Ali stabbed her three children at the family's home in 2024

Hero dog walker spots man submerged in Tipton canal and 'holds his head above water while waiting for ambulance'

A hero passer-by reportedly came across the man 'submerged' in the canal near Coronation Gardens, before lifting his head above the water and dialling 999

Trains cancelled amid amber wind warning and 80mph gust threat

Network Rail urged travellers to check their journeys before setting off

4 bonus DWP payments and discounts for state pensioners worth £485 this winter

Retirees could be in line for bonus handouts in the form of the likes of the Winter Fuel Payment.

We would join the SNP in government again, Green co-leader says

Ross Greer also said he would be open to welcoming defectors from the SNP, Labour and the Lib Dems.

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?

The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

Real Markets, Halifax: Organisers of Piece Hall market forced to cancel Sunday event due to ‘predicted wind gust speeds’

A prediction of wind gust speeds this weekend has forced organisers of Real Markets in Halifax to cancel their event on Sunday.

Lecturer who smuggled cigarettes into UK from China avoided paying £376K in duty

'Highly educated' Shu Li has been jailed following a trial at Teesside Crown Court

Illuminated Whitby: Whitby Abbey won't be lit up this weekend as storms Austen and Boelo hit

Whitby Abbey will not be lit up this weekend as part of the Illuminated Whitby event due to the storms set to hit over the coming days.

Portsmouth & Chichester Apprenticeship Awards 2026: celebrating local talent

14 awards were handed out to recognise determination and enthusiasm of apprentices and mentors

Andy Burnham urges Brits to stockpile food during 'becoming more likely' warning

The Prime Minister said it was 'about being prepared and having a sensible amount of supplies in the home'

Man who killed mum of newborn baby in crash jailed over NI’s biggest cocaine seizure

Drugs with an estimated street value of £12m were seized from lorry

Man who killed young mum in crash is jailed after one of NI’s biggest cocaine seizures

Drugs with an estimated street value of £12m were seized from lorry

Man jailed after NI’s biggest ever cocaine seizure

Vile East Lothian man carried out sex attacks and forced victim to play strip poker

Knight exposed himself and made one child perform a sex act on him

Video captures thug ramming car into parked motor as teen rushed to hospital

The teenage passenger was taken to hospital after the car was driven manically down the village main street.

Andy Burnham says emergency stockpiling about 'being prepared' as storms batter Cornwall

The Prime Minister said it was 'about being prepared and having a sensible amount of supplies in the home'

Michael Carrick responds to Man United pressure with impassioned speech

Carrick spoke for almost six minutes before answering a question as he insisted he is right person to turn Manchester United around

DWP Milburn Review recommendations begin to emerge with changes put forward

Mr Milburn, a former health secretary, is conducting a review into the so-called NEET (not in education, employment or training) crisis.

Burnham fails to commit to bringing in Mahmood’s immigration reforms in full after cabinet backlash

The prime minister said that the government would ‘come forward with our decisions soon’ following a consultation

Glasgow police seize e-bikes in east end park as young men charged over 'offensive weapons'

Around 4.30pm on Thursday, October 22, two Surron electric bikes were seized in Cranhill Park.

Devon man, 24, arrested over alleged fake theft of 650 sheep

Two shotguns which which breached licensing conditions were also seized

What is the state of the UK economy heading into next week’s Budget?

Next week, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures while increasing taxes for banks and gambling firms.

Military base asylum plans challenged at High Court

Campaigners are asking for a judicial review into Home Office plans for MoD Bicester.