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Thursday, 08 January 2026 22:00
Man who sold chemicals online to assist suicides is jailed
A former British soldier has been jailed for fourteen years after selling lethal chemicals online to assist suicides, resulting in the deaths of two people. Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, used an online discussion forum to…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:57
Police vetting scandal: Met hired black child rapist to boost diversity
A damning review has revealed serious failures in the Metropolitan Police’s recruitment and vetting processes, with thousands of officers and staff inadequately checked during a major recruitment drive. The report found that as many as 22,000…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:54
Three schoolchildren seriously injured after falling out of a bus
Three high school pupils from Wigan were seriously injured after falling from the top window of a double-decker bus in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The incident prompted an emergency response that included police, paramedics, and an air ambulance. All…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:51
Churches urged to support alcohol-free January
Churches across the UK are being urged to support Dry January 2026, as an estimated 17.5 million adults commit to a month without alcohol. The initiative, led by Alcohol Change UK, invites people to pause drinking…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:48
Ukraine: UK and France agree to send troops if a peace deal is reached
The United Kingdom and France have agreed in principle to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, marking a significant step in European security planning. Keir Starmer said the declaration of…
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:45
Greenland: Trump’s ambitions expose serious weakness in NATO
Debate over Donald Trump’s apparent interest in taking over Greenland from Denmark has exposed a serious weakness within NATO. While diplomacy may yet prevail, the situation highlights how dependent European allies have become on American military…