Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Images released of girl, 9, stabbed to death - as boy appears in court charged with murder
Police have released photos of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Somerset.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
Police have released photos of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Somerset.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The Duke of Marlborough, known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Footballer dies in car accident on way back from game
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on a motorway, the club have said.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:27:00 +0000
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on a motorway, the club have said.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:27:00 +0000
'Prolonged' heavy rain to cause flooding and travel disruptions
Britons have been warned to prepare for additional heavy rainfall following a severe weather system that led to dense fog and flight cancellations.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:08:00 +0000
Britons have been warned to prepare for additional heavy rainfall following a severe weather system that led to dense fog and flight cancellations.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:08:00 +0000
86-year-old man arrested in connection with murder of couple 32 years ago
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a couple on their farm in Wales more than 30 years ago.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0000
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a couple on their farm in Wales more than 30 years ago.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0000
Ashes controversy as tech error denies England's cricketers a crucial Australian wicket
The company behind technology supposed to lead to more accurate decisions in international cricket, has admitted its error denied England a crucial Australian wicket in the latest Ashes encounter.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:35:00 +0000
The company behind technology supposed to lead to more accurate decisions in international cricket, has admitted its error denied England a crucial Australian wicket in the latest Ashes encounter.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:35:00 +0000
Assassin jailed for murder of man outside pub on Hogmanay
A hitman who gunned down another man outside a pub on Hogmanay and later joked about how his victim didn't live to see the "bells" has been jailed for at least 26 years.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
A hitman who gunned down another man outside a pub on Hogmanay and later joked about how his victim didn't live to see the "bells" has been jailed for at least 26 years.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Kneecap's charity run cheered on by Irish president
Moglai Bap of the hip hop trio Kneecap took part in a charity run through Dublin, along with more than 200 runners, with the Irish president cheering them on.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:43:00 +0000
Moglai Bap of the hip hop trio Kneecap took part in a charity run through Dublin, along with more than 200 runners, with the Irish president cheering them on.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:43:00 +0000
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m for failing to protect gamblers
Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2m for acting too slowly on concerning customer behaviours, including one player who staked £86,000 over 16 days and another who placed 300 bets in eight hours.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000
Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2m for acting too slowly on concerning customer behaviours, including one player who staked £86,000 over 16 days and another who placed 300 bets in eight hours.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000
Alzheimer's among elderly more widespread than previously thought, new study shows
Alzheimer's disease is more widespread in people above the age of 85 than previously thought, a pioneering study has suggested.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0000
Alzheimer's disease is more widespread in people above the age of 85 than previously thought, a pioneering study has suggested.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0000