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Poisoner who murdered family with spiked beef wellington makes outrageous prison demands

A convicted murderer who killed family members with a poisoned beef wellington spent the length of her trial making a series of wild complaints about her life in prison.Erin Patterson complained...

PM making progress with France on small boats, says No 10

PM making progress with France on small boats, says No 1030 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondentPA MediaDowning Street has said it expects to "make good...

Millions taking common medication told to make a change 'before it's too late'

The Met Office is predicting another round of hot weather to bake the UK this weekend. Figures are expected to hit the 30s in some parts of England - with areas in Scotland, Wales and Northern...

Trump says Ukraine will receive more weapons after US pause on shipments

Trump says Ukraine will receive more weapons after US pause on shipments23 minutes agoGetty ImagesDonald Trump has said the US will send more weapons to Ukraine after an announcement last week that...

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 1002 hours agoAngélica CasasBBC NewsReporting fromKerrville, TexasThe death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to...

Jessie J shares heartfelt announcement after cancer operation - 'Happy tears are real'

Pop sensation Jessie J has joyfully announced "no cancer has spread", after previously disclosing her "early breast cancer" diagnosis earlier this year. The 37-year-old songstress, known offstage as...

Increase your chances of a hotel upgrade with one easy behaviour switch

If you’ve spent a lot on your dream holiday, now is the perfect time to try and get a little more bang for your buck. If you’re staying in a hotel, it's natural to want to try and upgrade your...

Hotels will give you a 'free room upgrade' if you do 1 thing 24 hours before check-in

Getting a free hotel upgrade might sound too good to be true, but it’s actually more doable than you think. Most travellers miss this opportunity because they don’t realise how easy it...

Prince Harry ridiculed as his Spitting Image puppet mocks Montecito life with Meghan

Prince Harry was brutally mocked in the latest teaser episode of legendary puppet show Spitting Image's new series. The Duke of Sussex's puppet appeared in a short video promoting the satirical...

I was left speechless by this pub's pint prices - it was daylight robbery, in reverse

Temple Tavern at the Cavern Quarter Liverpool (Image: christopher megrath)Another Irish bar has popped up in the north of England, boldly promising the familiar craic that's echoed through numerous...

Noel Gallagher chokes up on stage at Oasis' first concert in 16 years

Noel Gallagher took a brief pause to compose himself as he and his brother Liam stepped onto the stage for Oasis' first gig in 16 years. The legendary band performed at Cardiff's Principality Stadium...

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK12 minutes agoAndrew HardingBBC correspondentReporting fromEcault beach, south of BoulogneAmid chaotic scenes, French police waded...

Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia

Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia2 days agoLaura GozziBBC Newst.me/russianocontextThree people have been killed and 45 injured following an attack by Ukraine on a factory in...

Seven missing after fireworks factory obliterated by massive explosions

Seven people are unaccounted for following a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse on Tuesday in northern California, officials revealed during a briefing on Wednesday.The large facility...

India begins building its own 'bunker buster bomb' with massive warhead

India has begun constructing its own version of the US 'bunker buster' bomb, recently used to knock out Iran's underground nuclear facilites.A new vesion of the powerful Agni-5 missile has been...