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Criminal thugs set to serve just 20% of their sentence under new Labour plan

Criminals will be able to get their prison sentences cut by 40% if they plead guilty, under new reforms set to be announced by the Government. The recommendation from a review by former High Court...

Brit teen jailed in Dubai for sex with fellow UK teen returns home after royal pardon

An 18-year-old man sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girlhas been released and is safely in the UK, a campaign group has said. Marcus Fakana,...

Archaeology breakthrough as shipwreck with 2,000 year old items leaves scientists shocked

Marine archaeologists working off the coast of Turkey have made an incredible discovery. An ancient shipwreck containing remarkably well-preserved artefacts from 2,000 years ago has been...

I visited the UK's undisputed best seaside town — it's massively overrated

I visited the UK’s undisputed best seaside town - it’s massively overrated (Image: Milo Boyd/Getty )It's the seaside community that has once again been named the "best" of its kind in the...

Meghan Markle gives fans glimpse at Montecito garden as wine launch just hours away

Meghan Markle has shared a new photograph from what's believed to be her Montecito garden. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, is set to celebrate the launch of her As Ever Napa Valley rosé tomorrow, and has...

Crackdown on 'van dwellers' as council workers 'mocked' for cleaning rubbish

A council is gearing up for a renewed clampdown on van dwellers, following reports from council cleaners of being 'mocked' whilst tidying up after them. Bristol boasts one of the highest numbers of...

Seaside town with pretty beach just 25 minutes from major city named UK's best

Believe it or not, just 25 minutes away from this pretty beach is one of the UK’s most exciting cities. Long Sands Beach is just a short drive away from Newcastle, a city with a thriving nightlife,...

Croydon stabbing: Police swoop after horror broad daylight attack near Subway

Police have swarmed a busy London street after reports of a horror stabbing. One man has been taken into custody after the shock broad daylight attack in Frith Road, Croydon, close to a branch of...

Guinness prices set to rise due to £111m tariff blow despite UK-US trade deal

British drinks powerhouse Diageo has revealed it is bracing for a £111million hit from US tariffs, despite the UK government having secured a trade deal with former US President Donald Trump.The...

UK theme park unveils huge £12m new Viking-themed world

A UK theme park has unveiled plans for a £12 million Viking-themed world to open in its grounds next year. Hampshire-based Paultons Park revealed its largest investment to date in Valgard, Realm of...

The UK's insanely beautiful 'Alpine village' that can only be reached by single track road

The UK has many beautiful destinations that gives a majestic feel and this stunning village located in Scotland boasting picturesque landscapes should certainly make the list of the nation's most...

Peter Sullivan in line for £1m payout after 38 years in jail for murder he didn't commit

A man who has spent 38 years in prison for a 1986 murder he didn't commit could be in line for a £1million payout after his conviction was quashed at the Court of Appeal. Peter Sullivan, who was 30...

Who is Peter Sullivan and why was he jailed?

Who is Peter Sullivan and why was he jailed?3 hours agoPhil McCannBBC North West TonightBBCPeter Sullivan spent more than 38 years in jail in what is believed to be the biggest miscarriage of justice...

Peter Sullivan conviction overturned after he spent 38 years in jail for murder

Quashing the conviction, Lord Justice Holroyde, sitting with Mr Justice Goss and Mr Justice Bryan, quashed the conviction, stating they had "no doubt that it is both necessary and expedient in the...

Elton John burst into tears making 'terrifying' six word health admission

Elton John broke down in tears delivering a six-word health update to his crew and band. The Rocket Man legend, 78, admitted in his 2019 autobiography Me that despite trying to be stoic when...