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Wonga: Where have all the borrowers gone?

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:05
Wonga is on the brink and other short-term lenders have collapsed - but where have their customers gone?

Merseyside Police 'failing' to check on sex offenders

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:04
Merseyside Police "requires real improvement" to meet its duty to keep children safe, says a report.

Book found in Olney Oxfam charity shop sold for £30k

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:02
The book, which is in a "poor state", contains etchings by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi.

Newspaper headlines: Energy drinks ban and Salmond quits

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 23:26
The government's proposed ban on high-sugar, high-caffeine drinks for children features in many papers.

Ex-SNP leader Alex Salmond resigns from party

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 22:30
Mr Salmond said he wanted to avoid internal division as he contests sexual misconduct allegations.

Bystanders film Coventry police officer knocked off bike during chase

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 22:10
Onlookers are criticised for filming an officer being knocked off his bike rather than helping.

Scallop row: UK in talks to ensure 'no repeat' of clashes

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 18:38
Britain and France are in talks to ensure there are no further clashes between fishermen, the UK says.

Back May's Brexit plan or risk no deal, David Lidington tells EU

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 18:11
Theresa May's top minister David Lidington says there are only two Brexit options on the table.

Henry Miller died in gap year Colombian tribal ritual

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 18:01
The family of Henry Miller joins calls for warnings of the dangers of drugs used in tribal rituals.

No takers for £25,000 portrait of Nigel Farage

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 17:53
Artist David Griffiths says he hopes the painting, displayed at the Royal Academy, finds a "good home".

Reality Check: What are the rules on scallops?

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 17:28
British and French fishermen have clashed over scallop stocks off the coast of Normandy - but what are the rules?

Stacey Solomon criticises Now magazine for 'bullying' cover

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 17:23
The TV presenter was on the cover of Now magazine which called her 'boring, desperate and cheap'.

Solihull double-murder suspect 'being protected' locally

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 17:22
Janbaz Tarin is wanted in connection with the deaths of his ex-partner and her mother in Solihull.

What did the dolphin say to the porpoise?

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 17:08
A dolphin in the Firth of Clyde may be exchanging messages with porpoises.

Thomas Cook boss flies to Egypt for talks on hotel deaths

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 17:00
Thomas Cook's chief executive to hold talks with Egyptian prime minister over hotel deaths.

Birmingham care home boss who stole £98k from 97-year-old struck off

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 16:49
Carleen Wilkins stole thousands from her 97-year-old victim to pay off debts and gamble in casinos.

London knife crime: 'Parents could do more to protect children'

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 16:48
A father who makes anti-knife videos says parents could do more to keep children safe on the streets.

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh completes English Channel challenge

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 16:24
Lewis Pugh finishes the 560km gruelling swim from Land's End to Dover in 49 days.

Woman racially assaulted on bus calls for CCTV rule change

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 16:15
Makedah Simpson could not trace the person who racially assaulted her as CCTV evidence was deleted after 10 days.

Gender row over Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 15:48
A mixed-gender squad of "Vikings" called #MeToo claim they are barred from Shetland's main Up Helly Aa procession.

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