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Drinker jailed for 15 years after killing his frail 81-year-old grandfather

Drinker jailed for 15 years after killing his frail 81-year-old grandfather

Drinker jailed for 15 years after killing his frail 81-year-old grandfather

04 August 2025

Jakob Walpole, 33, was convicted of the manslaughter of John Brown, 81, in Warwickshire.


National Lottery back up after weekend-long pause for technology upgrade

National Lottery back up after weekend-long pause for technology upgrade

National Lottery back up after weekend-long pause for technology upgrade

04 August 2025

Allwyn said upgraded in-store and online systems went live at 9am on Monday, several hours ahead of schedule.


Scottish space company gets launch licence but is still searching for a pad

Scottish space company gets launch licence but is still searching for a pad

Scottish space company gets launch licence but is still searching for a pad

04 August 2025

Skyrora has been granted a launch licence for its suborbital rocket, Skylark.


Around 10,000 homes without power as Storm Floris arrives in Ireland

Around 10,000 homes without power as Storm Floris arrives in Ireland

Around 10,000 homes without power as Storm Floris arrives in Ireland

04 August 2025

Weather alerts are in place on both sides of the border.


Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

04 August 2025

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.


Storm Floris begins to hit UK with weather warnings in force

Storm Floris begins to hit UK with weather warnings in force

Storm Floris begins to hit UK with weather warnings in force

04 August 2025

Heavy rain has hit the west coast, with winds expected to pick up during the day.


It is ‘imperative’ to follow advice as Storm Floris hits Scotland – minister

It is ‘imperative’ to follow advice as Storm Floris hits Scotland – minister

It is ‘imperative’ to follow advice as Storm Floris hits Scotland – minister

04 August 2025

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said Storm Floris is ‘well and truly with us’.


Man charged with murder of Saudi student who was stabbed in Cambridge

Man charged with murder of Saudi student who was stabbed in Cambridge

Man charged with murder of Saudi student who was stabbed in Cambridge

04 August 2025

Police were called to Mill Park at 11.27pm on Friday following reports of violence.


Shares in lenders soar after motor finance court ruling

Shares in lenders soar after motor finance court ruling

Shares in lenders soar after motor finance court ruling

04 August 2025

Lloyds Banking Group and Close Brothers saw big share gains after the industry won a reprieve in the motor finance case before the UK’s highest court.


Hotel protests must not be used to ‘have a pop at the police’ – minister

Hotel protests must not be used to ‘have a pop at the police’ – minister

Hotel protests must not be used to ‘have a pop at the police’ – minister

04 August 2025

‘Anger doesn’t get you anywhere,’ Home Office minister Dame Angela Eagle said.


A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows

A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows

A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows

04 August 2025

As many as four in 10 appointments were carried out by phone or online during the pandemic, but the proportion fell once the impact of Covid-19 eased.


Dozens of suspects still wanted by police over 2024 disorder

Dozens of suspects still wanted by police over 2024 disorder

Dozens of suspects still wanted by police over 2024 disorder

04 August 2025

Details of around 40 suspected rioters across five police forces have been published as a police chief issues warning to troublemakers.


‘Worrying trend’ of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body

‘Worrying trend’ of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body

‘Worrying trend’ of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body

04 August 2025

AI has ‘supercharged’ fraud threats, according to Cifas, whose members include banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms bodies.


Weather warnings come into force with severe travel disruption expected

Weather warnings come into force with severe travel disruption expected

Weather warnings come into force with severe travel disruption expected

03 August 2025

Avanti West Coast has advised passengers not to travel north of Preston during Storm Floris.


Storm Floris: Scots urged to stay indoors to avoid 85mph winds

Storm Floris: Scots urged to stay indoors to avoid 85mph winds

Storm Floris: Scots urged to stay indoors to avoid 85mph winds

03 August 2025

Trains and ferry services have been cancelled as Scotland prepares for widespread travel disruption.


Phillips hits out at Farage over children’s safety online

Phillips hits out at Farage over children’s safety online

Phillips hits out at Farage over children’s safety online

03 August 2025

Jess Phillips, the Home Office minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, condemned the Reform leader.


Oasis ‘shocked and saddened’ after fan falls to his death at Wembley show

Oasis ‘shocked and saddened’ after fan falls to his death at Wembley show

Oasis ‘shocked and saddened’ after fan falls to his death at Wembley show

03 August 2025

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Police watchdog probing death of man in custody

Police watchdog probing death of man in custody

Police watchdog probing death of man in custody

03 August 2025

Ellis Rocks was found unresponsive on the floor of a cell in Wigan.


Two more men charged over Epping migrant hotel disorder

Two more men charged over Epping migrant hotel disorder

Two more men charged over Epping migrant hotel disorder

03 August 2025

Nine others have already been charged by the CPS.


Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

03 August 2025

The First Minister said Scotland will play its part to help the children harmed by Israel during the war in Gaza.


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