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Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia

Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia11 hours agoRuth ComerfordBBC NewsChris BellBBC NewsReporting fromthe Old Bailey, LondonMetropolitan Police handoutSix Bulgarians have been sentenced to...

The one royal missing from VE Day service - as she hasn’t appeared in public for 12 years

King Charles and Queen Camilla led senior members of the Royal Family at a Service of Thanksgiving today to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. As well as Their Majesties, the...

Marks and Spencer close store in UK seaside city after 81 years

Marks & Spencer has closed its flagship store on St Nicholas Street in Aberdeen after 81 years, marking the end of an era in the Granite City and raising fresh concerns about the future of the...

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade6 hours agoJessica Rawnsley & Victoria BourneBBC NewsEPARussia and Ukraine exchanged a barrage of strikes overnight on...

It was NHS at its worst, ex-ombudsman tells inquiry into mental health services

'The NHS at its worst', ex-ombudsman tells inquiry6 hours agoStuart WoodwardBBC News, EssexSophie HutchinsonBBC health correspondentLampard InquiryA former health ombudsman has condemned mental...

Idyllic seaside village where Kate Winslet lives is perfect for British staycation

The picturesque village of West Wittering, considered one of Britain’s most “beautiful corners”, hosts houses owned by myriad famous faces, from Hollywood actresses to rock and roll icons. The...

'I feared kidnappers would chop my ears and fingers off' for £3.7million ransom

A 79-year-old Yorkshire millionaire kidnapped alongside his girlfriend for a £3.7million ransom in Ecuador feared they would have their fingers and ears chopped off. Self-made businessman Colin...

Prime Video adds all episodes of 'best series ever' starring Michael Sheen

The popular period drama Masters of Sex is now available to stream on Prime Video, making it an ideal choice for a weekend binge-watching session.Based on Thomas Maier's biography of the same name,...

Lancaster shopping centre LIVE: Bomb squad on scene as city centre evacuated

A major city centre shopping centre was evacuated this morning. St Nicholas Arcades in Lancaster was evacuated at around 6.30am as emergency services were called to the scene.A Lancashire Police...

Goodfellas fans are only now realising iconic scene was 'totally improvised'

Fans of the iconic movie Goodfellas have realised one of the most beloved scenes was improvised. The hit 1990 crime thriller tells the story of the rise and fall of Mafia accomplice Henry Hill, who...

Nicholas Lyndhurst’s home in quaint UK village minutes from Kate Winslet

Nicholas Lyndhurst lives a quiet life in a stunning UK village – and his home is just minutes away from Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet. The Only Fools and Horses star, best known for playing...

Coronation Street icon Bill Roache’s bankruptcy worries despite massive net worth

Despite reportedly being worth millions of pounds, Coronation Street star Bill Roache has had his fair share of financial issues - with him facing bankruptcy twice. The 92-year-old actor currently...

Presenter Rory Cellan-Jones insists Parkinson’s diagnosis wasn’t reason for BBC departure

Former BBC News technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones has insisted his departure from the boradcaster in 2021 had nothing to do with his Parkinson's diagnosis. The 67-year-old had spent 40 years...

Jeremy Paxman misses months of podcast recordings amidst Parkinson's battle

Former Newsight presenter Jeremy Paxman has sparked concerns after being absent from podcast recordings and a World Parkinson's Day event organised by his award winning Movers and Shakers podcast....

Only Fools and Horses legend's wife flooded with support after announcing funeral plans

The wife of Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis was inundated with messages after she shared some news on social media. Carol Challis took to X on Monday and made a candid announcement. She...

Court asked to extend sentence of teenager who killed mother and siblings

Court asked to extend sentence of Nicholas Prosper1 hour agoBedfordshire PoliceThe Court of Appeal has been asked to review the sentence of a teenager who killed three members of his family and...

Breast cancer pill costing £77k each year rolled out on NHS

Hundreds of women with incurable breast cancer have been given “hope of more precious time” after treatment costing £77,000 per year was approved for use on the NHS. The twice-daily pill,...

'Paranoid' man slit his wife's throat after accusing her of speaking to other men

A Syrian asylum seeker who tried to cut his wife's head off and left her to bleed to death on their children's bedroom floor has been jailed for at least 19 years and six months. Wahib Albaradan, 37,...

Tutankhamun breakthrough as Boy King's tomb 'hid a 3,000-year-old ritual'

The famous Boy King pharaoh, Tutankhamun, ruled Ancient Egypt from around 1332 - 1323 BC. He ascended the throne at just nine years old but died unexpectedly at the age of around 18.His tomb was...

Manville and Lithgow score top Olivier prizes

Manville and Lithgow score top Olivier prizes25 minutes agoSteven McIntoshEntertainment reporter at the Royal Albert HallGetty ImagesLesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the big winners at the...