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Cowboy roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course jailed - as video shows police chase
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
Michael Carrick announced as Manchester United's head coach until end of season
Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0000
Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0000
Will Starmer go from 'Never Here Keir' to 'Kowtow Keir' if Chinese super embassy goes ahead?
A prime minister who has made U-turn after U-turn is about to make a controversial and unpopular decision on which there will be no going back.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000
A prime minister who has made U-turn after U-turn is about to make a controversial and unpopular decision on which there will be no going back.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000
Two more hospital trusts declare critical incidents
Another two NHS hospital trusts, both in Nottinghamshire, have declared critical incidents due to "severe and sustained pressure" on their services.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Another two NHS hospital trusts, both in Nottinghamshire, have declared critical incidents due to "severe and sustained pressure" on their services.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Scottish budget unveiled with child payment boost and mansion tax for £1m homes
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:32:00 +0000
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:32:00 +0000
Two boys, 16, among three arrested after teenager stabbed to death
Three teenagers, including two 16-year-old boys, have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in west London.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Three teenagers, including two 16-year-old boys, have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in west London.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Regulator 'concerned' as 25,000 homes still without water after 'major incident' declared
The water watchdog has aired "concern" as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex - a day after a major incident was declared in the two counties.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:24:00 +0000
The water watchdog has aired "concern" as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex - a day after a major incident was declared in the two counties.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:24:00 +0000
'Cause for anxiety' over AI being used by students to cheat, says exams regulator boss
Artificial intelligence software is not yet ready to mark GCSE and A-level papers, according to the chief regulator of the UK's independent exams watchdog.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:49:00 +0000
Artificial intelligence software is not yet ready to mark GCSE and A-level papers, according to the chief regulator of the UK's independent exams watchdog.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:49:00 +0000
Daughter of taxi driver who was killed in crash that left four dead says she has watched CCTV of collision
The daughter of a taxi driver who died in a car crash in Bolton which also killed three teenagers has described him as the "gentlest soul".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000
The daughter of a taxi driver who died in a car crash in Bolton which also killed three teenagers has described him as the "gentlest soul".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000
Who are all the former Conservative MPs who have defected to Reform?
A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0000
A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0000