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Train fare evader facing jail time over 112 unpaid tickets

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 18:09
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers could face jail time for 112 unpaid tickets, a judge has said. 

England's World-Cup-winning women's rugby squad attend Kate reception despite bus breaking down

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 16:45
The England women's rugby team missed out on a private tour of Windsor Castle after their coach broke down - but still managed to squeeze in a reception with the Princess of Wales.

Veterans can be recalled for service until they are 65 under new measures

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 16:31
Older veterans will be liable to be recalled for service under new measures aimed at making Britain more prepared for war.

Senior Conservative Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Badenoch sacks him

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 16:30
Senior Tory Robert Jenrick has defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.

Number of abortions hits record high in England and Wales

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 16:15
The number of abortions in England and Wales rose 11% in 2023 to reach a record high, according to official statistics.

Robert Jenrick: From centrist Cameron Remainer to anti-immigration zealot - and now Reform

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 15:17
In an interview with Sky News during last autumn's Conservative conference, Robert Jenrick appeared to leave the door open to a Tory deal with Reform UK.

Woman jailed for murdering e-bike rider in mistaken identity case

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 15:01
A woman has received a life sentence for murder after ploughing into an e-bike rider with her Range Rover in a case of mistaken identity.

Prince Harry expected in court to give evidence in legal action against Daily Mail publisher

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 14:13
Prince Harry is expected to appear at the High Court in London next week to give evidence in his privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

Former nuns and retired support worker punished for cruelty in children's homes

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 13:13
Two former nuns and a retired support worker have been sentenced for abusing vulnerable youngsters at children's homes in Scotland more than 40 years ago.

International Space Station astronauts back on Earth after first ever emergency return

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 12:54
An astronaut who had a "serious medical condition" onboard the International Space Station is safely back on Earth, after the first-ever emergency return space flight.

England cricket stars face visa delays ahead of T20 World Cup

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 12:30
Two England cricketers of Pakistani heritage are facing visa delays ahead of the 2026 men's Twenty20 World Cup in India next month.

Murder investigation launched after 68-year-old woman stabbed to death in village

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 12:27
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 68-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a Hampshire village home.

Number of children being taught at home increases by 15% in a year

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 12:15
The number of children being taught at home has risen again, with more than 175,000 educated outside school last year, according to new government data.

Half a million patients left waiting on hospital trolleys for 12 hours or more

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 12:07
More than half a million people spent 12 hours or more on a hospital trolley waiting for an NHS bed last year.

Ukrainians facing bitter cold of -15C after Russia's repeated strikes on energy supplies

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 10:34
Ukrainians are facing -15C with no power to warm them as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would declare a state of emergency in the energy sector.

Full route of Tour de France's return to the UK revealed

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 09:22
The full route of the Tour de France's return to the UK next year has been revealed.

Ofcom welcomes Grok sexualised image restrictions and says investigation 'ongoing'

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 09:22
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.

'It's like a road closure' - Uganda's president on shutting the internet as his country votes

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 08:34
A church service at Nakasero State House marks the end of a frenetic election cycle.

Yellow weather warning for rain extended - with flooding expected in parts of England

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 08:20
A yellow weather warning has been extended across more parts of England as the Met Office forecasts "heavy and persistent rain" that could give rise to flooding and strong winds.

Elon Musk's X goes down for tens of thousands of global users

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 07:25
Elon Musk's X platform has goes down for tens of thousands of global users, including thousands in the UK.

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