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Travelodge boss quits amid guest sex assault row
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0100
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0100
Thug pictured sticking his tongue out jailed for brutal strangle attack on woman
A man who kicked and strangled a woman twice before she escaped and fled to a petrol station has been jailed for nearly three years.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0100
A man who kicked and strangled a woman twice before she escaped and fled to a petrol station has been jailed for nearly three years.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0100
Miliband and Israel clash over controversial West Bank settlement project
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Israeli government began a war of words over a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Israeli government began a war of words over a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Snooker player 'sexually abused boy' while world champion, court hears
A former snooker player allegedly sexually abused a boy in a shower while world champion, a court heard.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0100
A former snooker player allegedly sexually abused a boy in a shower while world champion, a court heard.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0100
Conman who claimed he had cancer to defraud victims jailed
A conman who defrauded victims out of £68,000 by claiming he had cancer and served in the special forces, among other lies, has been jailed.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:39:00 +0100
A conman who defrauded victims out of £68,000 by claiming he had cancer and served in the special forces, among other lies, has been jailed.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:39:00 +0100
British racer second to die in qualifying for Manx Grand Prix
A British motorbike racer has become the second to die during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix this week.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0100
A British motorbike racer has become the second to die during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix this week.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0100
'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100
'Children should never vape': Doctors sound alarm over wide range of health impacts
Doctors have raised the alarm about the growing prevalence of vaping among children after studies showed it was linked to a raft of health issues.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Doctors have raised the alarm about the growing prevalence of vaping among children after studies showed it was linked to a raft of health issues.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire
A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0100
A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0100