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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the...

Passerby lifesaver urges other tradesmen to carry defibrillators

Tradesmen can be in the right place when things go wrong, electrician Dale Lee...

Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer’s make or break year

With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway...

The Papers: ‘Eurostar chaos’ and Anthony Joshua’s ‘mum at his bedside’

Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car...

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds

In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow

In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed...

Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK

Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland.

The Papers: Trump says Europe ‘weak’ and ‘faithful servant’ Winkleman

The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.

Asylum seekers, 17, sentenced for girl’s rape

A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza.

Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row

A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.

Fugitive found in Wales cannot receive fair trial in US, court told

After 21 years on the run, Daniel San Diego was found in a remote part of the Conwy Valley in 2024.

Why Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employers

A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.

Gran punched by pregnant attacker at funeral disgusted at sentence

Danielle Oliver was given a suspended sentence for her assault on Belinda Strickland, 65, at a wake.

Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients

Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.

The Papers: ‘A critical moment’ for Ukraine and ‘Southport families’ courage’

The aftermath of Zelensky's meeting at Downing Street and the "unbreakable bond" between Southport victims' families lead Tuesday's papers.

Findings of review into UVF Glenanne gang expected to be made public

Known as Operation Denton, it has taken around five years to complete.

Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi

A tearful Lando Norris won his first F1 drivers' championship by securing the third place he needed in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push

Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

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