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Man who stabbed nine-year-old in the heart as she played outside mum's shop jailed for life
A man who stabbed a nine-year-old girl outside her mother's embroidery shop has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
A man who stabbed a nine-year-old girl outside her mother's embroidery shop has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook
This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
On the trail of Putin's 'shadow fleet' defying sanctions in the English Channel
In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0000
In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0000
Starmer concerned after 'serious incident' at mosque
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern after a "serious incident" at a mosque in Manchester.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern after a "serious incident" at a mosque in Manchester.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
Planes grounded after ex-techno DJ sold fake plane parts to airlines
An ex-techno DJ has been jailed for selling almost £7m worth of counterfeit aircraft engine parts to major airlines.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0000
An ex-techno DJ has been jailed for selling almost £7m worth of counterfeit aircraft engine parts to major airlines.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0000
Scrubbing away its fly-tipping capital of England title, where locals are 'embarrassed' to live
It's hard to believe the London Borough of Brent was once covered in even more rubbish than it is now.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:46:00 +0000
It's hard to believe the London Borough of Brent was once covered in even more rubbish than it is now.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:46:00 +0000
Two people arrested in waste packaging fraud and money laundering probe
Two people have been arrested as part of a waste packaging fraud and money laundering investigation, the Environment Agency (EA) has said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0000
Two people have been arrested as part of a waste packaging fraud and money laundering investigation, the Environment Agency (EA) has said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:52:00 +0000
Police conclude searches at Andrew's former residence
Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Windsor residence in relation to an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office have concluded, police have said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:33:00 +0000
Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Windsor residence in relation to an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office have concluded, police have said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:33:00 +0000
Harry and Meghan arrive in Jordan for refugee summit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Jordan for a two-day visit focused on supporting refugees in the region.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Jordan for a two-day visit focused on supporting refugees in the region.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
Best and worst NHS trusts for cancer treatment revealed
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:00 +0000