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Mandelson suggested holiday home for 'privacy' of Epstein 'guests'

Former Labour Party peer tells sex offender he found "a great place to stay" with "privacy", a document suggests.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 06:10    View Full Story...

Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation

The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 21:29    View Full Story...

Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:10    View Full Story...

Camp leader jailed for drugging and abusing boys

Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 20:56    View Full Story...

Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book

The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:34    View Full Story...

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful

The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 18:52    View Full Story...

Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'

Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:03    View Full Story...

Most smart motorways 'not value for money' say reports

National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:51    View Full Story...

Aircraft crash victim 'was due to start dream job'

Arian Abbasi, 36, a pilot from Harrow in Greater London, was a 'loving father and devoted husband'.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 16:02    View Full Story...

Steve Wright given 40 years for Victoria Hall murder

Wright, who also murdered five women in Ipswich in 2006, is sentenced for killing the teenager.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:36    View Full Story...

Lola Young announces first gig since collapsing on stage

The Messy singer says she will play a "small intimate show" at the London Palladium in March.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:03    View Full Story...

Restaurateur guilty of spiking woman's drink

Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone into the woman's drink at a club in Mayfair.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 15:40    View Full Story...

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town

Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 17:18    View Full Story...

Moment Julia Donaldson reveals name for third Gruffalo book

After a 20-year Gruffalo hiatus, author Julia Donaldson announces the new book's title on BBC Radio 4.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 09:14    View Full Story...

Who is Peter Mandelson?

Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 2 2026 14:46    View Full Story...

'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski

The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 1 2026 14:12    View Full Story...

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 30 2026 00:03    View Full Story...

'I love her to bits' – elderly couple get engaged in care home

Pamela Walters, 85, and Colin Hopper, 73, met four years ago at Picton Care Home in Porthcawl.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 18:56    View Full Story...

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him

Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 13:55    View Full Story...

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?

Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 10:56    View Full Story...

Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office

Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 06:08    View Full Story...

Camp leader jailed for drugging and abusing boys

Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 20:56    View Full Story...

The Epstein Files: The links to Northern Ireland

Millions of files released this week shed fresh light on the links between Jeffrey Epstein and prominent political and public figures.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 00:09    View Full Story...

Years after coming out as Scotland's only gay footballer, I'm so much happier

The former striker now devotes his time to championing others as a public speaker and activist.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 22:46    View Full Story...

Boy charged with GBH after teacher injured at school

Police say the teacher sustained stab wounds but has now been discharged from hospital.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 7 2026 02:41    View Full Story...

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