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Human remains found in pond likely there for ‘several weeks’

Human remains found in pond likely there for ‘several weeks’

Human remains found in pond likely there for ‘several weeks’

03 January 2023

Police said it was ‘too early’ to establish the person’s identity, with forensic tests due to take place this week.


Police launch murder investigations into two adult care centre deaths

Police launch murder investigations into two adult care centre deaths

Police launch murder investigations into two adult care centre deaths

03 January 2023

A 60-year-old man died at a care centre for adults in west London on Monday night, while a 34-year-old man died at a centre in Glen Road, Newham.


Police investigate after discovery of bodies of teenage girl and woman

Police investigate after discovery of bodies of teenage girl and woman

Police investigate after discovery of bodies of teenage girl and woman

03 January 2023

The discovery, which police say is not being treated as suspicious, was made at a property in Downton, Hampshire.


First small boat Channel crossing of 2023 takes place

First small boat Channel crossing of 2023 takes place

First small boat Channel crossing of 2023 takes place

03 January 2023

Some 44 people crossed the Channel in a boat on Monday.


No 10 welcomes Varadkar’s talk of ‘compromises’ on Northern Ireland Protocol

No 10 welcomes Varadkar’s talk of ‘compromises’ on Northern Ireland Protocol

No 10 welcomes Varadkar’s talk of ‘compromises’ on Northern Ireland Protocol

03 January 2023

Downing Street said it had ‘always felt it was possible to enact the protocol in a way that was flexible’.


Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

Terror suspect who died after being investigated ‘was a victim’, mother says

03 January 2023

Rhianan Rudd was groomed and exploited online from the age of 14 by an American extremist as she found herself lured in to white supremacist views.


Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

Pressure mounts on Government over NHS crisis

03 January 2023

Downing Street said the Government has been ‘up front’ with the public about the pressure the NHS faces this winter.


Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice

Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice

Woman who made grooming gang claims convicted of perverting course of justice

03 January 2023

Eleanor Williams, of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, was found guilty by a jury at Preston Crown Court.


Trial to see if precision proton beam therapy can benefit breast cancer patients

Trial to see if precision proton beam therapy can benefit breast cancer patients

Trial to see if precision proton beam therapy can benefit breast cancer patients

03 January 2023

It is hoped the move could benefit a small number of patients who may have complications from traditional radiotherpay treatment.


Sunak’s healthcare arrangements not in ‘public interest’, says Downing Street

Sunak’s healthcare arrangements not in ‘public interest’, says Downing Street

Sunak’s healthcare arrangements not in ‘public interest’, says Downing Street

03 January 2023

Questions over Mr Sunak’s own medical care arose as warnings grow about the current “intolerable” situation for patients and staff in the NHS.


Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to ‘true talent and friend’ Ken Block

Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to ‘true talent and friend’ Ken Block

Ex-Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to ‘true talent and friend’ Ken Block

03 January 2023

The professional racer featured alongside LeBlanc in a 2016 episode of the BBC motoring show.


Industrial action set to cause more disruption as 2023 begins

Industrial action set to cause more disruption as 2023 begins

Industrial action set to cause more disruption as 2023 begins

03 January 2023

Services from trains to health are set to be hit by walkouts in January and beyond.


New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

03 January 2023

Paul Nowak demands a change in government direction, saying ministers should open pay negotiations with unions.


How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

03 January 2023

Rail strikes are taking place every day between Tuesday and Saturday.


Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

Investigations continue after three killed in hotel blaze

03 January 2023

Police remain at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth.


Bank borrowing less attractive than since financial crisis, say major UK firms

Bank borrowing less attractive than since financial crisis, say major UK firms

Bank borrowing less attractive than since financial crisis, say major UK firms

03 January 2023

Deloitte’s survey of chief financial officers found credit has become more expensive than at any time since the 2008 crash.


Food inflation rockets to record 13.3%, price index shows

Food inflation rockets to record 13.3%, price index shows

Food inflation rockets to record 13.3%, price index shows

03 January 2023

Helen Dickinson, of the British Retail Consortium, said ‘it was a challenging Christmas for many households across the UK’.


First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

03 January 2023

Quadrantids are blue meteors with fine trains that appear to come from the constellation Bootes, near the Big Dipper.


In Pictures: Don’t forget to count us… animals help staff carry out stocktake

In Pictures: Don’t forget to count us… animals help staff carry out stocktake

In Pictures: Don’t forget to count us… animals help staff carry out stocktake

03 January 2023

Staff at two London attractions have been carrying out their annual stocktake of the residents.


Couple from Merseyside killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Couple from Merseyside killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Couple from Merseyside killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

03 January 2023

The pilot and three passengers died at the scene on the Gold Coast.


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