Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.
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Would you call out your friend's toxic behaviour?
A new play is examining how boys and men speak to and treat women and girls.
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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.
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Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says
Three Russian submarines were detected by the UK in the North Atlantic loitering over critical undersea cables, the defence secretary said.
View Full Story09-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
ChatGPT uncovered woman's rare condition after years of misdiagnosis
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
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Child dies after suspected dog attack, police say
09-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Special relationship on the rocks as Iran war changes how UK sees the US, poll finds
Public opinion in the UK has turned dramatically against the United States in the wake of president Donald Trump's war in Iran, a new poll has revealed.
View Full Story09-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Mother of girl, 14, groomed by man on Roblox speaks of her horror
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
View Full Story09-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
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Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
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OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
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Pub thief jailed over £2.2m Fabergé theft
An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg.
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Dogs 'doing really well' after 250 found crammed in living room, RSPCA says
The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with "matted and crusted coats" that required treatment.
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CMAT date cancelled at LIDO festival after park problems
The Irish singer apologised after organisers for the event rescheduled due to issues with Victoria Park.
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Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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No criminal wrongdoing by police officer in Simpson murder investigation
Investigators looked into whether the officer had "conflicts of interest" which affected their decision-making.
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Four arrested as hundreds of suspected stolen phones are found
Police have seized more than 500 suspected stolen phones from a shop in London - as four men are arrested.
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British man in court for leading fighters in African Islamist terror group
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
View Full Story09-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Woman killed sister and snatched Rolex, court told
Nancy Pexton, 69, denies murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and stealing her Rolex.
View Full Story09-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
