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Birmingham mum on benefits who smashed man's hip with pole is grilled by judge

A judge has aggressively questioned a mother on benefits as to why she has not found employment. Niki Francis, who assaulted a man by pushing him over in the street, hitting him with a pole and...

BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatment

BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatment51 minutes agoFergal KeaneSpecial correspondentWe were flying through the warm light of the setting sun. There were villages and...

Simon Pegg opens up about alcoholism as he credits one film for 'rescuing' him

British actor Simon Pegg, 55, has bravely opened up about his mental health struggles and revealed he would try to ease his symptoms using alcohol before going to rehab and getting sober. The star...

Graham Norton 'left for dead' and 'lost half his blood' after brutal London stabbing

Graham Norton was the victim of a brutal stabbing as the BBC favourite's candid admission has recently resurfaced. The 62-year-old shared the chilling details that took place in the 1980s when he was...

Four in 10 universities in England face financial challenges

Four in 10 universities face financial challenges19 minutes agoBranwen Jeffreys & Hazel ShearingEducation editor & Education correspondentUCUMore than four in 10 universities in England are...

Four in 10 universities in England face financial challenges

Four in 10 universities face financial challenges36 minutes agoBranwen Jeffreys & Hazel ShearingEducation editor & Education correspondentUCUMore than four in 10 universities in England are...

Murder mystery finally solved 48 years later after huge DNA breakthrough

Karen Percifield. (Image: Meadow Shumake / SWNS)Half a century after a California mother's tragic murder, a DNA breakthrough has finally pinpointed her killer, bringing solace to the daughter she was...

Millions of people lost their lives during WWII... but ONE death was entirely welcome

Allied War correspondents are shown where Hitler’s body was said to have been burned and buried (Image: Getty)No one knew how or when the Third Reich would collapse. British parliamentarian Harold...

Poll guru John Curtice pinpoints real reason Labour and Keir Starmer are in huge trouble

Polling expert Sir John Curtice has shared his thoughts on the real reason why Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party might be in more trouble than they think. Yesterday's local elections marked a big...

Fred and Rose West Netflix series unveils first look into 'house of horrors'

Netflix has teased true crime aficionados with a sneak peek of its upcoming documentary about the infamous British serial killers, Fred and Rosemary West, titled Fred and Rose West: A British Horror...

Britain faces 'public safety crisis' as low-paid cops threaten to quit

Britain is facing a "public safety crisis" because the streets are policed by underpaid, overworked, and under threat cops, a union warns. The Police Federation of England and Wales [PFEW], which...

BBC workplace review: Will bad behaviour now be called out?

BBC workplace review: Will bad behaviour now be called out?44 minutes agoKatie RazzallCulture and Media Editor•@katierazzGetty ImagesSamir Shah's anger was obvious, the BBC chairman's voice shaking...

Expat in Dubai drops truth bomb on anyone thinking of leaving UK

In a time when many Brits are considering leaving the UK in search of sun, tax breaks, and a fresh start, the idea of becoming an expat has never looked more appealing. Social media is flooded with...

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says9 hours agoJosh ParryLGBT & identity reporterVictoria DerbyshireBBC NewsnightGetty ImagesThe sister of James Lee Williams, better...

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says5 hours agoJosh ParryLGBT & identity reporterGetty ImagesThe sister of James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, says her...

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'33 minutes agoJosh ParryLGBT & identity reporterGetty ImagesThe sister of James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, says her family...

Stacey Solomon 'lined up' for Strictly Come Dancing after telling confession

Stacey Solomon is allegedly being considered for a spot on the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing. According to reports, the 35 year old presenter is at the top of the list for BBC executives,...

Grandad, 37, thinks he was 'spiked' after pub trip ends in him being tasered

The incident occurred at the Rose and Crown pub in Wallasey, Wirral. (Image: Liverpool Echo)A grandad has confessed that he suspects spiking may have driven his "disgraceful behaviour" at a pub. Kyle...

Cruise ship passengers issued warning over little-known excursion scam

Cruise ship passengers have been warned about a little-known excursion scam that has recently impacted many travellers.According to a cruise ship expert, many passengers have been caught up in new...

Big Daddy fans 'feel old' after learning shocking fact about Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Fans of Adam Sandler have been left stunned after discovering a sobering fact about Dylan and Cole Sprouse, who portrayed Julian in the film Big Daddy.The 1999 comedy-drama follows the life of Sonny...