‘Unprecedented’ murder cases see police force consider ‘zero-hours’ detectives
An “unprecedented” number of murder investigations this year could see Gwent Police hire detectives on “zero-hour” style contracts to cope with demand. Chief Constable Mark Hobrough said the force would…
Police officer sacked for stealing 40p carrier bags from Sainsbury’s
Luke Hodgson repaid the money and fully cooperated with the investigation – but a police misconduct hearing concluded he had failed to meet the high standards of policing, and he…
Our baby died on Christmas Eve and we’re still waiting for answers
When Brooke and Wil Rees-Webb took their newborn baby home in December 2025, they were expecting to enjoy their first Christmas together as a family. But Gwilym died on Christmas…
British nationals getting just one-fifth of new jobs as non-EU hiring soars, report finds
The majority of jobs over the past 12 years have been going to workers outside the EU, according to new statistics Only one in five job additions to UK payrolls…
More tea? How Scotland’s crops of the future could be set to change
Scotland environment, energy and rural affairs correspondentPublished13 October 2026Updated 31 minutes agoSusie Walker-Munro is one of a handful of tea growers in Scotland. She says the acidic soil creates ideal…
New ancient crocodile relative with narrow snout filled with needle-like teeth discovered by scientists
Find highlights rich Jurassic ecosystems, say University of Portsmouth scientists Scientists have discovered ancient fossils from a previously unknown dinosaur-era species related to crocodiles. They say their find, in Morocco,…
Almost 5,000 evacuated in City of London gas leak
About 4,700 people were evacuated in the City of London after a gas leak. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it was called to Old Broad Street at 10:55 BST,…
Katie Price denies being ‘angry and vengeful’ towards rape-accused ex-husband
The television personality denied she held any animosity towards Kieran Hayler after he had an affair with their nanny Katie Price has denied harbouring “angry and vengeful” feelings towards her…
Ex-Met Police officer trained to support rape victims accused of rape
A former Metropolitan Police officer accused of raping a woman was specially trained to deal with victims of sexual offences, a court has heard. Mark Tyrrell, 57, denies two counts…
Katie Price denies ‘any venom’ against ex at his rape trial
Katie Price has denied having “any venom” against her ex-husband at his rape trial. Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court accused of three counts of rape and…