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Will renewable licences put off budding police officers?

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 18:39
Like doctors and lawyers, all police officers will have to have a licence to practise under new Home Office reforms.

Claire's collapse into administration renews high street fears

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 18:12
The British operations of Claire's, the accessories retailer, have collapsed into administration just four months after their last brush with insolvency, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk.

UK loses measles elimination status

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 17:50
The UK has lost its measles elimination status from the World Health Organisation (WHO) after vaccination coverage plateaued and cases surged.

Focus turns to future of Gaza after final hostage remains returned to Israel

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 17:22
Ran Gvili was one of the first Israelis killed on 7 October 2023 when Hamas fighters poured into Israel and launched their ferocious attack.

'Trailblazing' cancer scheme hailed as a 'glimpse of the future'

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 16:14
AI and robotics are to be used to help detect lung cancer in a "trailblazing" scheme that experts are calling "a glimpse of the future of cancer detection".

Former prison officer who had sexual relationship with inmate is jailed

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 15:47
A former prison officer who had a sexual relationship with an inmate has been jailed for three years.

'I know he took his own life - I don't understand why'

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 15:42
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.

Man stabbed nine-year-old girl through the heart, court hears

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 14:54
A schizophrenic man stabbed a nine-year-old girl through the heart while she was playing in the street, a murder trial has heard.

Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 13:43
The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found.

What do local residents think of move to block Burnham from running in Gorton and Denton by-election?

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 13:36
The part of Manchester I call home has suddenly found itself thrust into the political spotlight.

More than 500 report sexual abuse during military medical examinations

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 13:24
Dectectives are encouraging anyone with information about sexual abuse during military medical examinations to come forward after receiving more than 500 reports.

Passenger killed in train derailment died on wedding anniversary, inquiry hears

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:38
Three men who were killed in a train derailment suffered unsurvivable injuries in the crash, a fatal accident inquiry has been told.

Former home secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:16
Suella Braverman has become the latest prominent Conservative politician to jump ship and join Reform UK.

UK bank fined for breaking Russia sanctions

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:10
Bank of Scotland (BoS) has been fined by a regulator for breaking sanctions related to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Heading football 'likely' to have contributed to death of former Man Utd star, coroner finds

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:01
Heading a football is "likely" to have contributed to the brain injury which was a factor in the death of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner in North Yorkshire has found.

Police appeal for 'heroic' witness who stepped in to help three women in Camden

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 11:48
Police are appealing for a "heroic" witness to come forward after he stepped in to protect a group of women being harassed in northwest London.

'Every day you have to fight - it's one continuous day of survival'

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 11:35
The sound of deep, slow breaths echoes up a frozen staircase, followed by footsteps.

'The pay is painfully low': Criminal barrister on salaries and why no one is being honest about the justice system

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 11:32
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat to barrister Benjamin Knight, from Central Chambers, Manchester, and Liberal Chambers, London.

Facial recognition technology to be rolled out nationally and police to also get AI support

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 11:28
Facial recognition technology is to be rolled out to every police force in the country, under sweeping reforms announced by the home secretary.

Facial recognition technology to be rolled out nationally and police to also get AI support

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 11:28
Facial recognition technology is to be rolled out across England and Wales to help all police forces, under sweeping reforms announced by the home secretary.

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