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Man jailed after starving dogs to death at 'rehoming' centre
A man has been jailed for five years for what a judge described as the "prolonged barbaric mistreatment, cruelty and neglect" of dogs in Essex.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000
A man has been jailed for five years for what a judge described as the "prolonged barbaric mistreatment, cruelty and neglect" of dogs in Essex.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Man denies drugging and raping his wife along with others
A man has appeared in court to deny drugging his wife to rape and sexually assault her along with other men.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:00 +0000
A man has appeared in court to deny drugging his wife to rape and sexually assault her along with other men.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:00 +0000

Families pay tribute after teen couple found dead at holiday park
The families of a teenage couple who died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a holiday park in east Yorkshire have paid tribute.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:21:00 +0000
The families of a teenage couple who died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a holiday park in east Yorkshire have paid tribute.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:21:00 +0000

Team GB aiming for a 'Super Saturday' at the Winter Olympics
Team GB could extend its record-breaking medal streak at the Winter Olympics with more potential golds this weekend.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:35:00 +0000
Team GB could extend its record-breaking medal streak at the Winter Olympics with more potential golds this weekend.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:35:00 +0000

Two charged with murder following death of three-year-old boy
Two people have been charged with murder after police opened an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:15:00 +0000
Two people have been charged with murder after police opened an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:15:00 +0000

End to wintry weather with temperatures up to 16C forecast this weekend
Temperatures could reach 16C (61F) this weekend, marking the end of frosty weather in recent days, which had seen warnings for ice and snow.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0000
Temperatures could reach 16C (61F) this weekend, marking the end of frosty weather in recent days, which had seen warnings for ice and snow.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0000

UK Athletics admits causing death of Paralympian hit on head by pole
UK Athletics has admitted causing the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:48:00 +0000
UK Athletics has admitted causing the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:48:00 +0000

'Breathtaking': The hoard of gold so big they had to divert a railway to make room
Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:48:00 +0000
Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:48:00 +0000

Charles Bronson pledges to 'expose unlawful sentence' ahead of parole hearing
The Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson's latest bid for release will progress to an oral hearing in the coming months, where Bronson could be invited to make his plea for freedom.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:07:00 +0000
The Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson's latest bid for release will progress to an oral hearing in the coming months, where Bronson could be invited to make his plea for freedom.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe avoids FA charge over immigration comments
The Football Association has spoken to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to remind him of his responsibilities as a participant in English football, Sky News understands.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0000
The Football Association has spoken to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to remind him of his responsibilities as a participant in English football, Sky News understands.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0000