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January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:44
Anyone thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January, that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:44
Anyone thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January, that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:38
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 16:51
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 16:51
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 16:51
Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.

Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 16:20
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 16:20
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 16:06
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.

What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:53
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

What's happening and who to look out for in Milan-Cortina

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:53
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Hollywood sign boss says CGI used as part of Sydney Sweeney bra stunt

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:50
The boss of the Hollywood Sign Trust says it would take hours to decorate the entire landmark with lingerie.

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:37
Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

Fifa president Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:36
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

Fifa president Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:36
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

Steve Wright - the 'cruel' serial killer who hated women

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 15:28
Steve Wright's admission that he murdered Victoria Hall confirms he killed six women over a seven-year period.

Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:51
Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

Scottish government confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:49
Independent MSP Ash Regan's bill would make it a criminal offence to pay for sex in Scotland.

Starmer believes Mandelson 'should not be member of Lords'

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:35
He has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a minister.

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:28
Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

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