Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Farmer who hid lodger's body in concrete-filled barrel gets life for murder
A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Female police officer 'seriously bitten' during anti-migrant violence
Two people have been arrested after a second night of violence in Norfolk saw a female police officer "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0100
Two people have been arrested after a second night of violence in Norfolk saw a female police officer "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0100
Former footballer's son died of sudden adult death syndrome
The son of Manchester United and Wales footballer, Mark Hughes, died from "sudden adult death syndrome", an inquest heard.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0100
The son of Manchester United and Wales footballer, Mark Hughes, died from "sudden adult death syndrome", an inquest heard.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0100
UK gives effective green light to Paramount Warner Bros mega deal after assurances provided
The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0100
The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0100
E-scooters 'three times riskier than motorcycles and bikes for traumatic injuries'
People who ride e-scooters face a higher risk of injuries to the brain and internal organs than cyclists or motorcyclists, a new study suggests.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0100
People who ride e-scooters face a higher risk of injuries to the brain and internal organs than cyclists or motorcyclists, a new study suggests.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Man extradited to UK and charged over schoolboy's death
A Latvian man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a 12-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run more than two years ago.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:34:00 +0100
A Latvian man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a 12-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run more than two years ago.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:34:00 +0100
Reality TV star jailed for breaking restraining order linked to revenge porn
Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been sentenced to over a year in prison for breaching a restraining order linked to his conviction for filming a sex tape without consent and posting it online.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0100
Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been sentenced to over a year in prison for breaching a restraining order linked to his conviction for filming a sex tape without consent and posting it online.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0100
Oasis reunion tour promoter granted licence for Knebworth
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0100
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0100
SNP writes off value of Peter Murrell's motorhome but still owes him £60k
The SNP has written off the value of the infamous motorhome bought by shamed former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds from its accounts.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0100
The SNP has written off the value of the infamous motorhome bought by shamed former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds from its accounts.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0100
Record number of referrals to counter-terror programme as cases surge
Referrals to a counter-terror programme have risen to a record high, new figures show.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0100
Referrals to a counter-terror programme have risen to a record high, new figures show.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0100