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‘Foolish’ middleman in £4.75m gold toilet heist given suspended prison term

‘Foolish’ middleman in £4.75m gold toilet heist given suspended prison term

‘Foolish’ middleman in £4.75m gold toilet heist given suspended prison term

19 May 2025

Frederick Doe, 37, also known as Frederick Sines, had been found guilty by a jury at Oxford Crown Court of conspiracy to transfer criminal property.


Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

19 May 2025

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media.


Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal’, court hears

Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal’, court hears

Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal’, court hears

19 May 2025

Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, are on trial charged with the manslaughter of their baby daughter Victoria.


Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

19 May 2025

Details including criminal records, dates of birth, national insurance numbers and payment information may have been stolen in the attack.


Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

19 May 2025

The former football star has been embroiled in rows over his use of social media.


Crown Estate strikes deal to back London Euston redevelopment

Crown Estate strikes deal to back London Euston redevelopment

Crown Estate strikes deal to back London Euston redevelopment

19 May 2025

The monarch’s property company has agreed to take a 50% stake in the new joint venture, overseeing six development schemes in London and Birmingham.


Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend’s Match Of The Day

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend’s Match Of The Day

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekend’s Match Of The Day

19 May 2025

The former England striker will leave the corporation earlier than planned and will not front BBC coverage of the 2026 World Cup.


Prison population rises as ministers seek to tackle overcrowding

Prison population rises as ministers seek to tackle overcrowding

Prison population rises as ministers seek to tackle overcrowding

19 May 2025

The prison population stands at 88,103, just 418 below the record high of 88,521, which was reached on September 6 last year.


Starmer hails ‘common sense’ EU deal as Brexiteers condemn ‘surrender’

Starmer hails ‘common sense’ EU deal as Brexiteers condemn ‘surrender’

Starmer hails ‘common sense’ EU deal as Brexiteers condemn ‘surrender’

19 May 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted ‘practical solutions which get the best for the British people’.


British passport holders to be allowed to use e-gates at more EU airports

British passport holders to be allowed to use e-gates at more EU airports

British passport holders to be allowed to use e-gates at more EU airports

19 May 2025

Many UK passengers have faced long queues when arriving at EU airports, particularly during peak periods.


London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say

London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say

London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say

19 May 2025

Brockwell Live said that the series planned for 2025 will continue after a High Court ruling last week.


Cost of public inquiries in Scotland since 2007 rises to £230m

Cost of public inquiries in Scotland since 2007 rises to £230m

Cost of public inquiries in Scotland since 2007 rises to £230m

19 May 2025

Figures show that the Eljamel Inquiry has cost more than £1 million despite having not taken any evidence yet.


Greggs ditches self-service fridges in some stores to curb shoplifting

Greggs ditches self-service fridges in some stores to curb shoplifting

Greggs ditches self-service fridges in some stores to curb shoplifting

19 May 2025

Its shop in Whitechapel, east London, is among those where it has launched the initiative.


New UK-EU deal branded ‘horror show’ by Scottish fishermen

New UK-EU deal branded ‘horror show’ by Scottish fishermen

New UK-EU deal branded ‘horror show’ by Scottish fishermen

19 May 2025

The deal is understood to grant European boats access to UK waters for a further 12 years.


Alleged Hamas supporter admits trying to enter UK illegally

Alleged Hamas supporter admits trying to enter UK illegally

Alleged Hamas supporter admits trying to enter UK illegally

19 May 2025

He was arrested by immigration enforcement officers after arriving on a small boat in Kent.


Bill to criminalise those buying sex branded ‘dangerous’ by sex workers

Bill to criminalise those buying sex branded ‘dangerous’ by sex workers

Bill to criminalise those buying sex branded ‘dangerous’ by sex workers

19 May 2025

Alba MSP Ash Regan is bringing forward a bill at Holyrood – but a campaign group representing sex workers insisted her proposals are ‘dangerous’.


Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack

Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack

Ed Sheeran expands hot sauce line with biltong protein snack

19 May 2025

The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter has teamed up with meat snacks supplier Ember to launch Xtra Tingly Biltong.


Tributes paid to Green Party pioneer John Marjoram after his death aged 86

Tributes paid to Green Party pioneer John Marjoram after his death aged 86

Tributes paid to Green Party pioneer John Marjoram after his death aged 86

19 May 2025

.John Marjoram was elected in 1986, a year after the Green Party had been formed, and was a councillor at town and district level for 35 years


Teachers take on skydive to honour Southport stabbing victim

Teachers take on skydive to honour Southport stabbing victim

Teachers take on skydive to honour Southport stabbing victim

19 May 2025

Funds raised will go to a charity set up in memory of seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe.


Fishing deal helps smooth way for UK-EU summit agreement

Fishing deal helps smooth way for UK-EU summit agreement

Fishing deal helps smooth way for UK-EU summit agreement

19 May 2025

The deal means European vessels will enjoy the same post-Brexit access they have had until 2038, 12 years after the current arrangement expires.


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