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Watch: The video evidence that helped convict Eleanor Williams

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 06:01
While false rape allegations are very rare, this video shows the extent of Williams' deceit over years.

Newspaper headlines: '60 Tories turn on PM' and Fujitsu 'will pay up'

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 05:41
A Tory revolt over the Rwanda bill and Fujitsu's vow to help compensate postmasters lead the papers.

Rishi Sunak faces key Rwanda vote after Tory deputy chairmen resign

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 05:37
No 10 is confident the bill will pass, despite Rishi Sunak suffering his biggest rebellion since becoming PM.

Post Office scandal: The ordinary lives devastated by a faulty IT system

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 03:37
Victims felt alone yet hundreds were enduring similar experiences. Here we look at some of their stories.

Labour Party 'campaign bible' gives hints of general election strategy

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 03:18
The party issues instructions to candidates on how to get their core policies across to voters.

Michael Morpurgo leads call for urgent children's reading investment

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:32
Children's laureates sign open letter pressing government to invest in early years reading.

Hannah Waddingham reveals drama teacher's insult that spurred her on to be TV star

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:25
The Ted Lasso star says a drama teacher once told her she'd never succeed because of her appearance.

Flood defence policy flawed, say MPs

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:21
Cross-party committee says government has not built enough new flood defences or properly maintained the old ones.

Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:15
Arthur, 11, was one of the first in the UK to try blinatumomab, for his type of blood cancer.

Lee Anderson resigns as deputy Tory chair to rebel over Rwanda bill

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:07
Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith step down to defy the government in a Commons vote.

IRA shooting victim's daughter turned down by Troubles payment scheme

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 00:00
Jeanitta McCabe's mother was approved, but she was turned down as it was deemed not Troubles-related.

Eni Aluko 'genuinely scared' after online abuse

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 23:33
Former England footballer Eni Aluko says she has "genuinely been scared" after receiving online abuse.

A1 upgrade: Monica Heaney frustrated by safety delays

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 22:13
A campaigner whose son died in a crash on the Belfast to Dublin road takes a petition to roads staff.

Julia Skala: Search for teenager missing for more than a week

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 22:10
Julia Skala's family say it is "unusual for her to be away from home this long".

Weather: UK faces coldest January night in 14 years - Met Office

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 21:46
The spell of Arctic air, which has already forced schools to close, could bring freezing temperatures of -15C.

S4C chairman Rhodri Williams doesn't want second term

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 20:00
However, S4C chairman Rhodri Williams has dismissed suggestions he should resign.

Belmarsh prison officer given gifts to lie in Iron Miah murder case

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 19:53
Wiktoria Bujko, 30, is named after she pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice.

Sebastian Timmis: 'Manipulative' dating app fraudster jailed

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 19:35
Sebastian Timmis stole more than £30,000 from women after winning their trust on apps and websites.

Seven giant tortoises found dead in woodland near Exeter

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 18:52
Police investigating the "unusual" find on National Trust land ask for the public's help.

Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 18:33
Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".

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