UK population hits new peak of 69.5million but growth slows as net migration and birth rates drop

Bomb squad are called in as police find explosives, guns and drugs in house search after 150 homes are evacuated and 70-year-old man is arrested

Police attended a property in Worle, near Weston-super-Mare, on Wednesday morning to arrest a man on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

I'm going to steal again: The proud declaration of one of 700 prisoners released early under 'shameful' Labour scheme  

Inmates grinned and raised their fists in the air in celebration as they streamed out of prisons across England and Wales from 8.30am.

BMW to cut 8,000 jobs in Germany as AI-led restructuring takes shape

BMW plans to eliminate around 8,000 jobs in Germany as part of its cost-cutting restructuring plan. The German luxury automaker aims to enhance competitiveness amid challenges such as weak demand and increasing Chinese competition. It intends to cut management roles by 20% and streamline its organizational structure while focusing on enhanced artificial intelligence.

UK population hits new peak of 69.5million but growth slows as net migration and birth rates drop

There were an estimated 69,483,939 people living in the UK in mid-2025, up by 227,665 on the previous 12 months.

What is Pentobarbital Injection? The drug used in Christa Pike’s failed Tennessee execution

Pentobarbital, a barbiturate used in lethal injections, was administered to Christa Pike during a failed execution. Pike survived after officials delivered two doses on September 30, 2026. Following the incident, Governor Bill Lee halted remaining executions for 2026 and ordered a review of the procedure. This incident has raised further scrutiny regarding the use of pentobarbital in capital punishment.

The new cycle track coming to playing fields in Hyde

Town hall bosses have decided to move forward with the scheme for the area

'You helped fraudsters in $9B scam': Senators grill Minnesota AG Keith Ellison at explosive hearing

Heavily pregnant woman is 'refused emergency accommodation by council' which houses more than 3,500 migrants - as charity that stepped in says it was told 'unborn children have no rights'

The Homeless Project Scotland charity's founder and chief executive Colin McInnes described her plight as among the most 'horrific' he had seen.

In 2018, South Carolina pumped 40,000 cubic yards of river sand onto an eroding bird island; enough to fill about 4,000 dump trucks and restore lost nesting ground

The restoration of Bird Key Stono, a vital nesting habitat for endangered bird species, involved utilizing dredged sand from Folly River. This effort was prompted by the severe erosion of the island's shores following Hurricane Irma. Supported by funding of $300,000 from federal sources, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S.

Police appeal after alleged indecent exposure in Wigan park

The incident was reported in Ashton-in-Makerfield

MAGA podcasters are abandoning the president... and a 'new Trump' is emerging

The army of influencers and podcasters who helped power Donald Trump's 2024 presidential comeback have suddenly pivoted away from him.

Compulsive liar who faked pregnancy and stole £125,000 from bosses as she splurged on hotel stays and Amsterdam clubbing must only repay £2,000

Megan Reynolds, 29, of Rainham, Essex, was spared prison last year after being found to have totted up large expenses on company cards before attempting to hide her theft by creating fake invoices.