The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:29:23 (Source: BBC News)The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:12:33 (Source: BBC News)The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:12:33 (Source: BBC News)Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:02:13 (Source: BBC News)Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:57:20 (Source: BBC News)The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:39:06 (Source: BBC News)The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:35:43 (Source: BBC News)Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:14:10 (Source: BBC News)The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:56:50 (Source: BBC News)I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:43:39 (Source: BBC News)The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:23:58 (Source: BBC News)The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:09:26 (Source: BBC News)Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:07:50 (Source: BBC News)Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:06:24 (Source: BBC News)No stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:59:07 (Source: BBC News)The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:55:34 (Source: BBC News)It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:52:32 (Source: BBC News)A battery which caused a house fire that killed a mother and three children was from an e-scooter, the fire service said.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:42:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:37:43 (Source: BBC News)Three teenagers have died after a car entered the River Wear and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested, police have said.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:31:27 (Source: BBC News)Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa has been granted permission to appeal against his sentence for murder, which carries a minimum term of 21 years as the he argues it is too stringent
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:29:41 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)An initial investigation into the collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough last month which killed five young men and two police officers has found no evidence of “tactical contact” or the use of a stinger before the crash
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:21:59 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A top doctor for NHS Tayside has told an inquiry that there was a missed opportunity to stop a disgraced brain surgeon from operating long before he eventually stepped down.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:12:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)There isn’t a lot left for Donald Trump to destroy heading into the final two years of his second, and hopefully last, term. And yet with one month left before the midterm elections, he is unintentionally cutting his own party off at the knees with one batshit crazy statement after another. Given the opportunity to […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:07:33 (Source: The Poke)It’s not hard to gain entry into Donald Trump’s inner circle. All it takes is a lot of money and a small piece of your soul. Dictators have no issue getting in. But the countries with morals and a backbone run into problems. Which brings us to Canada, America’s neighbors to the North, who have […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:58:01 (Source: The Poke)South West Water (SWW) has been fined almost £8m for hundreds of sewage spillages across Devon and Cornwall over a six-year period.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:46:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:45:03 (Source: BBC News)A big day for the Labour Party and an even bigger day for Andy Burnham, who gave his first speech to the party conference as prime minister today. And unlike when Keir Starmer did this sort of thing there was actually a moment or two that went viral, properly viral. And none more so than […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:16:38 (Source: The Poke)The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:15:57 (Source: BBC News)Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:10:38 (Source: BBC News)Russia's spy agency has opened a criminal case against a Russian exile living in London, accusing her of being part of a terrorist organisation.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:39:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Back in 2010, Australian Ray Graham went viral after his explanation of the problem of vicious dogs in his neighbourhood involved a very convincing impression of the animals. He became known as Barking Dog Man and, as the Batshit Moments in Aussie Media account explained in 2023, the clip might well be the most iconic […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:33:16 (Source: The Poke)A man and a woman who swore affidavits on behalf of Conor McGregor ahead of his appeal against a sexual assault finding have been charged with perjury.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:22:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)A stinger device and tactical contact were not used by police moments before seven men were killed, including two officers, by a vehicle being driven the wrong way down a dual carriageway, a watchdog found.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:14:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:07:16 (Source: BBC News)When it comes to being a person, there are certain unspoken rules that are designed to make the human experience a little easier. A lot of them make sense, but then again, a lot of them don’t. TwoTapMcLap was curious to hear about the expectations that people are sick of living up to, so they […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:03:18 (Source: The Poke)England's national museums will remain free for overseas visitors after ministers opted against changing the universal free admission policy.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:57:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:51:37 (Source: BBC News)Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:39:18 (Source: BBC News)Wayne Rooney says Man Utd do not "deserve" to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Man City are stripped of them.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:36:50 (Source: BBC News)To the Labour Party conference – no, stick with us – where Angela Rayner was doing her bit to gee up the troops ahead of Andy Burnham’s big speech this afternoon. And what better way to put a spring in delegates’ step than by taking aim at the man who deserves it most, Nigel Farage. […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:23:28 (Source: The Poke)Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater hosted the VMAs on Monday, where Taylor Swift and Madonna were the night’s big winners, with the latter taking home the Artist of the Year award, while the former won in the Video of the Year category. ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift wins Video of the Year at the […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:46:14 (Source: The Poke)Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:38:55 (Source: BBC News)New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang rape of a woman at a Cornell University fraternity house two years ago.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:14:46 (Source: BBC News)The world is a pretty dangerous place, and if you haven’t got your wits about you then sticky situations can quickly turn fatal. Luckily though, there are plenty of tips to protect you. Hardened veterans of life have taken to r/AskReddit to share their pearls of wisdom in response to this question set by user […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:13:58 (Source: The Poke)When Donald Trump was trying to get elected he memorably promised not to get involved in foreign conflicts and to keep a lid on the cost of living crisis. So naturally he got embroiled in a war with Iran and sent fuel prices soaring through the roof. Way to go, Mr President! And Trump has […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:03:46 (Source: The Poke)In the entitlement hall of fame this woman is surely somewhere close to the very top. It’s a woman who left a note on a motorist’s car telling him not to park outside her house because she owned the parking space. And just as he was recording the moment for posterity she strode out onto […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:48:32 (Source: The Poke)You will probably already have seen elsewhere that the five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail. The five suspects were all British men in their 20s from London, and were released while police investigate why they were so close to the airbase in three vans with […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:43:46 (Source: The Poke)If you’ve ever been a big fan of a particular band or celebrity, it will be hard to imagine that someone might confuse them with someone else. However, we don’t all pay the same level of attention to the same things, so it’s easy to get a bit muddled. Over on the AskUK subreddit, user […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:38:40 (Source: The Poke)During Andy Burnham’s chat with Donald Trump, the president demonstrated his complete failure to grasp British geography, even though his mother emigrated to the US from Scotland. Trump: "You call it United Kingdom, Britain, they call it sometimes England. They go back to the old. It's got more names than any other place in the […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:20:39 (Source: The Poke)The cost of living crisis is no laughing matter, obviously, and just how much the old age pension should go up each year is one of the hot topics at this year’s Labour Party conference. And it was the difficulty of some retired people to make ends meet that was at the forfront of swimmer […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:11:12 (Source: The Poke)Karoline Leavitt isn’t White House press secretary anymore but it doesn’t mean she’s stopped spouting nonsense on behalf of Donald Trump. She just doesn’t do it while stood behind a lectern in the White House. And it doesn’t come any more nonsensical than this, a devastating burn for the Democrats – Dumocrats surely? – which […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:46:48 (Source: The Poke)Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:12:39 (Source: BBC News)The Labour conference is currently taking place in Liverpool, with Andy Burnham’s big speech due to happen later today – at the time of writing. Expect a mixture of big-ticket announcements, ‘tough decisions’, and nostalgia from the PM who was born in the city. Chancellor John Healey has already had his moment in the spotlight, […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:11:35 (Source: The Poke)Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:02:07 (Source: BBC News)We’re beginning to wonder why the White House doesn’t just schedule the president’s photo ops for the middle of the night. He’s usually up posting AI pictures of himself with great hair and a six-pack, defeating Mark Carney in a wrestling match, or towing Greenland over to New York, or some such guff. Flipping the […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:24:27 (Source: The Poke)Hello, and welcome to this week’s feast of funny stuff we’ve spotted over on Threads. It’s a wonderful mix of the topical, the absurd, and observations about life and pop culture. Manchester City fans, brace yourselves for a zinger. Let’s dive in. 1. View on Threads 2. View on Threads 3. View on Threads 4. […]
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Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:05:10 (Source: The Poke)As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:24:39 (Source: BBC News)President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.
Published on: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:12:52 (Source: BBC News)US President Donald Trump has said he is “surprised” five suspects were released on bail over the suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, used by the US air force, and he would not have done so
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:16:46 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)There’s a selection of lifestyles and enthusiasms which people adopt in the 21st century that have become shorthand for ‘deeply, desperately annoying’. There are plenty of them, and a user named BarnacleExpressor, who embodies quite a few, showed a laudable level of self-awareness when they took to the AskUK subreddit to post this… How can […]
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Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:30:03 (Source: The Poke)Ministers are worried that Donald Trump is "very seriously" considering banning fuel exports which could see UK fuel prices increase and even cause nationwide shortages
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:02:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Richard Clayton, 45, described as "despicable" in court, was told he will be serving at least 22 years behind bars after he admitted murdering mum Angela Clayton
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:44:33 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A woman who reported an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has revealed the message she sent to neighbours after she saw the alarming sight of blokes in balaclavas near RAF Fairford
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:39:41 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The five men arrested over a potential terror plot near RAF Fairford are being released on police bail, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, said.
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:50:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Andy Burnham has said he will chair a Cobra meeting following the suspected terror attack attempt on RAF Fairford this weekend, and thanked police and other officials and well as the public for their response to the incident
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:29:40 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Marjorie Taylor Greene made a name for herself by kicking and screaming her way into the White House. Her official time in American politics ran from 2021 to 2026, when she served as a Georgia congresswoman. During that time, she harassed Democrats, spewed insane conspiracy theories, and, above everything else, defended Donald Trump. So take […]
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Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:02:12 (Source: The Poke)Parents have complained about the “poor design” of the communal shower area after women and children were confronted by men with "masses of lather"
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:50:46 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the UK but it seems they have not yet reconciled with Prince William and Kate Middleton
Published on: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A local woman near RAF Fairford has been dubbed a hero after spotting a “large group of hooded and balaclava’d men” allegedly in vans and called 999 and warned other reisents in a local WhatsApp group
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:53:18 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Britain is facing being hit by with its first named storm this Autumn but instead of wild cold weather, it could actually help see our temperatures soar to highs of 27C
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:32:56 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Mad Vlad reportedly views the UK as a the "great evil" in Europe as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting gave Brits a chilling warning that the Kremlin view us as a top target
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:41:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Duke of Sussex is said to have gotten a new sponsor for next year's Invictus Games, with the investment likely to cover a significant amount of the rumoured £20m bill
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:29:10 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)US President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as he claims the the suspects were "under view for a long time” and were “looking to do big damage”
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:11:54 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A common packaging item may look like plastic, but it could contaminate your recycling if put in the wrong bin
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:07:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)There is one very lucky winner out there, with a jackpot prize of £5.8 million going off on Saturday
Published on: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:39:50 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Princess' Diana's brother is taking a leaf out of Meghan Markle's playbook, with Earl Charles Spencer pivoting to a new business venture off the back of his bombshell memoir about his sister: He's going to make homemade jams.
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:27:01 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The comedy sketch show returned to screens with Chicken Shop Date Amelia Dimoldenberg as its host
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:44:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The controversial adult actress Bonnie Blue has hit out at police after she says they investigated her so-called "bang bus" had the appropriate insurance while on a night out in Leeds
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:59 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Charlotte Griffiths says Buckingham Palace contacts told her some messages from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team are ignored. Separately, a source told Closer the couple keep records of royal communications for protection.
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:31:49 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Ward on the Street - Manchester City's flouting of financial rules is not funny - so their punishment should be even less funny and I have found it
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:51:30 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A surprising 54% say they feel unprepared to cope with practicalities like cooking, doing laundry, paying bills and sharing student digs, according to research from Vodafone
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:12:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Zak Hughes murdered Sarah Montgomery, the heavily pregnant mother of his two children, at her flat last year before visiting Primark to buy a new outfit
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:06:19 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)UK medics are urging parents to get their little ones and themselves protected from the ‘Kiwi’ superflu heading this way
Published on: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:50:50 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.
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