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Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms..

Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict..

Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor..

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise..

A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period..

Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology.

A man who was driving while he was double the legal alcohol limit has been jailed after he admitted to causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist in a collision. Ashley Quinton, aged 38, previously pleaded guilty to causing the death of Tyler Durn by driving without due care and attention while over the prescribed […]

Herefordshire launches five-year plan to cut homelessness with investment in new accommodation and innovative services A new Herefordshire Homeless Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2026–2031) and Delivery Action Plan has been launched, setting out innovative plans to prevent homelessness, as well as investing in accommodation and new targeted support services. Herefordshire Council and partners across […]

Football fans who try to enter grounds without a ticket will face lengthy banning orders and hefty fines under strict new laws that come into force this weekend.  The government and authorities have teamed up as part of the clampdown on ‘tailgating’ – where supporters force their way through stadium turnstiles by staying closely behind legitimate ticket holders.  Bespoke new laws will be in […]

Rail passengers across South Wales are encouraged to plan ahead as essential track work takes place between Newport, Cardiff and the Valleys between Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March.  The work taking place will see Network Rail engineers replacing sections of the track on the South Wales Mainline between Newport and Cardiff Central throughout the weekend, with Transport for […]

Tesco has reached an agreement with trade union Usdaw that will increase the hourly pay rate for colleagues in stores and online fulfilment centres to £13.28 an hour from 29 March 2026.​ This 5.1% pay award – an investment of over £200m – is above the current national inflation rate and builds on the significant […]

From West Midlands Police: Three people have been charged with murder following our investigation into the death of Thomas Niven, who was found dead in Coventry this week. His body was found in a wheelie bin in a park off Daimler Road. Following a fast-paced investigation, Tammy Sturdy, aged 45, Camron Sturdy, aged 21 and […]