Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:23 GMT
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
Woman assaulted by double murderer says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:46 GMT
Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.
UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:17:15 GMT
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:29:28 GMT
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:49:39 GMT
The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.
Military still risks failing victims, leaked report says
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:34 GMT
Leaked internal review warns of continued concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.
Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:44:55 GMT
Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.
PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:13:45 GMT
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina RodrÃguez
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:29:02 GMT
The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.
Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:21:44 GMT
The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
