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Teenagers killed after car went into River Wear named by police
Three teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in drove into the River Wear in Sunderland have been named by police.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0100
Three teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in drove into the River Wear in Sunderland have been named by police.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0100

Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies
Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0100
Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0100

Pep Guardiola issues first response after Man City found guilty of Premier League charges
Ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will always be behind his former team in the wake of the Premier League's guilty verdicts against the club.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100
Ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will always be behind his former team in the wake of the Premier League's guilty verdicts against the club.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100

Grooming gangs inquiry expands to cover two more locations
The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has widened its investigation to cover Wales and Birmingham.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100
The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has widened its investigation to cover Wales and Birmingham.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100

Harry and Meghan criticise 'extraordinarily reckless' paparazzi at children's school
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have criticised "extraordinarily reckless" paparazzi they say were staking out their children's school.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have criticised "extraordinarily reckless" paparazzi they say were staking out their children's school.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100

CPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell fire
Prosecutors have been asked by the Metropolitan Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over the Grenfell Tower fire.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100
Prosecutors have been asked by the Metropolitan Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over the Grenfell Tower fire.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100

Man charged over stabbing of Met Police officer in early morning raid
A man has been charged with stabbing a Met Police officer following a raid on Tuesday targeting a suspected organised crime group.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
A man has been charged with stabbing a Met Police officer following a raid on Tuesday targeting a suspected organised crime group.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn
A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0100
A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0100

Baby's 'party' drug exposure death to be examined by inquiry in 2027
The death of a baby who had been exposed to "party" drugs at his Aberdeenshire home will be examined by a fatal accident inquiry next year, a hearing has been told.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0100
The death of a baby who had been exposed to "party" drugs at his Aberdeenshire home will be examined by a fatal accident inquiry next year, a hearing has been told.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0100

Ted Baker fashions high street comeback two years after closure
Ted Baker, one of Britain’s best-known fashion brands, is staging a high street comeback more than two years after its remaining standalone stores shut their doors for the last time.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0100
Ted Baker, one of Britain’s best-known fashion brands, is staging a high street comeback more than two years after its remaining standalone stores shut their doors for the last time.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0100