Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:56:53 GMT
The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.
Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:53:49 GMT
Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
Stephen Bear jailed for breaching restraining order
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:38:03 GMT
The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.
Two police officers injured during second night of anti-immigration disorder in Norfolk
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:37:04 GMT
Norfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns "ugly scenes".
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:43 GMT
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:28:28 GMT
Sir Mark Rowley says his force "dropped the ball" after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.
All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:06 GMT
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:58:13 GMT
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:41:05 GMT
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:10 GMT
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
