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Pervert who filmed neighbour using hidden camera has dating ban imposed

A twisted man who slyly positioned a camera inside a flower vase to covertly record his neighbour's private moments in her bedroom for an extended period has been prohibited from starting any...

Pope Francis' tomb adorned with single rose as first images released

Images of Pope Francis' tomb released1 hour agoAleks PhillipsBBC NewsReutersImages of Pope Francis' tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released.A single, white rose was...

My mother wanted to protect me from the truth of my birth

Author Maureen Paton who discovered the secret of her birth (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster)THE grainy black and white photograph shows a line of young women at Birdhurst Lodge, the unmarried...

Disaster for Putin as crucial Russian space satellite ‘spinning out of control’

A Russian spacecraft that the US believes is capable of destroying other satellites in orbit is reported to spinning out of control, according to reports from American analysts. Cosmos 2553 was...

Trans people should be given alternative facilities to use, watchdog says

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces21 minutes agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim...

World bids farewell to Pope who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'

World bids farewell to Pope who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'23 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromRomePope Francis has been buried in Rome after a funeral ceremony and...

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery15 hours agoSanchia Berg and Tara MewawallaBBC NewsBBCAs they walked through arrivals at Manchester Airport, a couple...

Steptoe and Son star’s lonely life after court case nearly destroyed career

Wilfrid Brambell was just about to begin shooting the second series of iconic BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son in November 1962 when he was arrested outside a public lavatory in London’s Shepherd's Bush...

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary14 hours agoMegan FisherBBC NewsEPAThe culture secretary has said the BBC's licence fee is "unenforceable" and insisted "no options are off the...

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces3 hours agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim...

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery8 hours agoSanchia Berg and Tara MewawallaBBC NewsBBCAs they walked through arrivals at Manchester Airport, a couple...

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary11 hours agoMegan FisherBBC NewsEPAThe culture secretary has said the BBC's licence fee is "unenforceable" and insisted "no options are off the...

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery7 hours agoSanchia Berg and Tara MewawallaBBC NewsBBCAs they walked through arrivals at Manchester Airport, a couple...

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary9 hours agoMegan FisherBBC NewsEPAThe culture secretary has said the BBC's licence fee is "unenforceable" and insisted "no options are off the...

Princess Kate spotted wearing different eternity rings as she ditches engagement ring

Princess Kate is considered to be one of the most popular members of the Royal Family and is often recognised for her heartwarming smile, her perfect hair and her stunning engagement ring. Having...

Take That star Jason Orange’s rarely seen twin brother who is ‘spitting image’ of him

Jason Orange may have stepped away from the spotlight more than a decade ago, but one of his family members recently made headlines through his own career – and he looks just like the former Take...

Outlander Frank Randall's time travel detail involving Brianna Fraser that fans missed

Outlander season 4 official trailerOutlander's Frank Randall, portrayed by Tobias Menzies, had a complex relationship with his wife Claire Fraser, played by Caitríona Balfe, especially after she...

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery

Border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mystery11 minutes agoSanchia Berg and Tara MewawallaBBC NewsBBCAs they walked through arrivals at Manchester Airport, a...

Labour's appeal for homes for migrants as Channel crossings skyrocket

A private contractor working for the Home Office reportedly launched an event to find landlords to house asylum seekers. Serco, one of three companies working for the Government department, is...

Pensioners warned to get weekly payments instead of monthly - here's how

State pensioners, take heed!It's high time to mull over how you receive your well-deserved funds from the Department for Work and Pensions. You're faced with a choice: weekly or monthly payouts? The...