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Philip Young, 49, admitted 48 offences relating to Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity, between 2010 and 2024.
Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping ex-wife 11 times — Sky News
Philip Young pleads guilty to 48 offences that also include sexual assault and voyeurism, on at least 200 occasions. His ex-wife waived her right to anonymity.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Philip Young, 49, admitted 48 offences relating to Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity, between 2010 and 2024.
The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians
Starmer calls Trump's remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan 'insulting and frankly appalling'
Veterans and bereaved families call the comments
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians
More than 700 illegal tips were shut down in 2024/25, but data released by the Environment Agency has revealed some 517 dumps were still active at the end of last year.
Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
More than 700 illegal tips were shut down in 2024/25, but data released by the Environment Agency has revealed some 517 dumps were still active at the end of last year.
Moray Council warned that the cost of repairing the bridge would be difficult to cover.
Thug Comhairle Mhoireibh rabhadh seachad gur gann gun gabh cosgais a bhith a' càradh na drochaid pàigheadh leotha.
Thug Comhairle Mhoireibh rabhadh seachad gur gann gun gabh cosgais a bhith a' càradh na drochaid pàigheadh leotha.
Maoineachadh riaghaltais 'son drochaid-rèile Spè
Gheibh Comhairle Mhoireibh £113,000 bho Riaghaltas na h-Alba airson an cuideachadh dèiligeadh ri mar a thuit drochaid-rèile eachdraidheil gu Uisge Spè.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Moray Council warned that the cost of repairing the bridge would be difficult to cover.
Thug Comhairle Mhoireibh rabhadh seachad gur gann gun gabh cosgais a bhith a' càradh na drochaid pàigheadh leotha.
Thug Comhairle Mhoireibh rabhadh seachad gur gann gun gabh cosgais a bhith a' càradh na drochaid pàigheadh leotha.
David Thomas shared photos on social media after noticing that some of the airport's signs were in French, English and Welsh.
Fe wnaeth David Thomas rannu lluniau ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar ôl sylwi bod rhai o arwyddion y maes awyr yn Ffrangeg, Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg.
Fe wnaeth David Thomas rannu lluniau ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar ôl sylwi bod rhai o arwyddion y maes awyr yn Ffrangeg, Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg.
Pam bod arwyddion Cymraeg mewn maes awyr yn Ffrainc?
Teithiwr o Gymru wedi dod ar draws arwyddion Cymraeg mewn lle go anarferol - Maes Awyr Chambéry yn Ffrainc!
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM
David Thomas shared photos on social media after noticing that some of the airport's signs were in French, English and Welsh.
Fe wnaeth David Thomas rannu lluniau ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar ôl sylwi bod rhai o arwyddion y maes awyr yn Ffrangeg, Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg.
Fe wnaeth David Thomas rannu lluniau ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar ôl sylwi bod rhai o arwyddion y maes awyr yn Ffrangeg, Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg.
The board, which gives Trump wide decision-making powers as chairman, is being billed by the US as a new international organisation for resolving conflicts.
UK holds off joining Trump's peace board over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM
The board, which gives Trump wide decision-making powers as chairman, is being billed by the US as a new international organisation for resolving conflicts.
The prince is among seven high-profile claimants alleging ANL unlawfully gathered information and committed "grave breaches of privacy" over a 20-year period.
Prince Harry giving evidence against publisher of Daily Mail - live updates
The duke is one of seven high-profile figures who accuse Associated Newspapers of unlawful activities - ANL deny all allegations.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:47 AM
The prince is among seven high-profile claimants alleging ANL unlawfully gathered information and committed "grave breaches of privacy" over a 20-year period.
It comes as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the UK is "letting us down" by handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
UK 'won't rule anything out' over Greenland tariffs, Reeves tells BBC, as Trump flies to Davos
The chancellor says the UK
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:46 AM
It comes as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the UK is "letting us down" by handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures released before the Bank of England's decision on interest rates in February.
UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures released before the Bank of England's decision on interest rates in February.
Preston's Milutin Osmajić is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons once again
Disgraced Championship footballer headbutts player just days after returning from racial abuse ban
Preston's Milutin Osmajic is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons once again
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January 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Preston's Milutin Osmajić is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons once again
Around 15 human-shaped casts were spotted on Saturday near the former Brymbo Steelworks in Wrexham.
Easter Island Welsh Edition!
Gwelwyd tua 15 o gastiau siâp dynol ddydd Sadwrn ger hen Waith Dur Brymbo yn Wrecsam.
Argraffiad Cymraeg Ynys y Pasg!
Easter Island Welsh Edition!
Gwelwyd tua 15 o gastiau siâp dynol ddydd Sadwrn ger hen Waith Dur Brymbo yn Wrecsam.
Argraffiad Cymraeg Ynys y Pasg!
Wrexham: 'Creepy' sculptures appear near former Brymbo Steelworks
The statues prompted a flurry of speculation among locals before their origin was revealed.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Around 15 human-shaped casts were spotted on Saturday near the former Brymbo Steelworks in Wrexham.
Easter Island Welsh Edition!
Gwelwyd tua 15 o gastiau siâp dynol ddydd Sadwrn ger hen Waith Dur Brymbo yn Wrecsam.
Argraffiad Cymraeg Ynys y Pasg!
Easter Island Welsh Edition!
Gwelwyd tua 15 o gastiau siâp dynol ddydd Sadwrn ger hen Waith Dur Brymbo yn Wrecsam.
Argraffiad Cymraeg Ynys y Pasg!
Shetland communities have backed wider screening as part of the project
Tha coimhearsnachdan Sealtainn air taic a thoirt do sgrìonadh nas fharsainge mar phàirt den phròiseact
Tha coimhearsnachdan Sealtainn air taic a thoirt do sgrìonadh nas fharsainge mar phàirt den phròiseact
Shetland communities back call for faulty gene screening
The Viking Genes Shetland Community Screening Project is endorsed by all 18 community councils.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Shetland communities have backed wider screening as part of the project
Tha coimhearsnachdan Sealtainn air taic a thoirt do sgrìonadh nas fharsainge mar phàirt den phròiseact
Tha coimhearsnachdan Sealtainn air taic a thoirt do sgrìonadh nas fharsainge mar phàirt den phròiseact
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Tom And Ben News United Kingdom: Tuesday 20th January 2026
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This follows a similar ban which took effect in Australia in December 2025, the first of its kind in the world, other countries are said to be considering such a law.
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 10:38 PM
This follows a similar ban which took effect in Australia in December 2025, the first of its kind in the world, other countries are said to be considering such a law.
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The state-run television channel RTVE said the accident happened in Adamuz, near Cordoba, citing police sources.
At least 21 killed after train derailment in Spain - reports — Sky News
At least 21 killed after train derailment in Spain - reports
apple.news
January 18, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The state-run television channel RTVE said the accident happened in Adamuz, near Cordoba, citing police sources.
Moments after the baby was rescued, the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
Eiliadau ar ôl i'r babi gael ei achub, aeth y cerbyd ar dân.
Eiliadau ar ôl i'r babi gael ei achub, aeth y cerbyd ar dân.
Merthyr Tydfil men rescue nine-month-old baby trapped in burning car
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Moments after the baby was rescued, the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
Eiliadau ar ôl i'r babi gael ei achub, aeth y cerbyd ar dân.
Eiliadau ar ôl i'r babi gael ei achub, aeth y cerbyd ar dân.
The Scottish First Minister was accused of holding 'secret talks' with the Irish head of state on Scottish Independence.
Chaidh a’ Phrìomh Mhinisteir Albannach a chur fo chasaid gun robh e a’ cumail ‘còmhraidhean dìomhair’ le ceannard stàite na h-Èireann mu neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba.
Chaidh a’ Phrìomh Mhinisteir Albannach a chur fo chasaid gun robh e a’ cumail ‘còmhraidhean dìomhair’ le ceannard stàite na h-Èireann mu neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba.
Furious Tory MP accuses John Swinney of 'secret talks' on Scottish independence
A FURIOUS Scottish Tory MP has accused John Swinney of holding “secret talks” about Scottish independence with two Irish politicians, claiming…
www.thenational.scot
January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Scottish First Minister was accused of holding 'secret talks' with the Irish head of state on Scottish Independence.
Chaidh a’ Phrìomh Mhinisteir Albannach a chur fo chasaid gun robh e a’ cumail ‘còmhraidhean dìomhair’ le ceannard stàite na h-Èireann mu neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba.
Chaidh a’ Phrìomh Mhinisteir Albannach a chur fo chasaid gun robh e a’ cumail ‘còmhraidhean dìomhair’ le ceannard stàite na h-Èireann mu neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba.
Conservatives said the defection is another example of Nigel Farage doing Kemi Badenoch's "spring cleaning", in reference to her comments after Robert Jenrick's defection.
Conservative MP defects to Reform UK — Sky News
Nigel Farage welcomes Andrew Rosindell to Reform after he announced his resignation from his position as a shadow foreign office minister in Kemi Badenoch's frontbench. Follow the latest.
apple.news
January 18, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Conservatives said the defection is another example of Nigel Farage doing Kemi Badenoch's "spring cleaning", in reference to her comments after Robert Jenrick's defection.
RAF veterans deployed to the heavily contaminated Qarmat Ali water treatment plant in 2003 have suffered with cancers, tumours, nosebleeds, and rashes in the years since.
Iraq veterans living with 'ticking time bomb' — Sky News
Despite meeting the government a year ago, RAF veterans exposed to a harmful chemical in Iraq say they feel let down and ignored.
apple.news
January 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM
RAF veterans deployed to the heavily contaminated Qarmat Ali water treatment plant in 2003 have suffered with cancers, tumours, nosebleeds, and rashes in the years since.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump says these will remain in place until "such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland"
Trump vows extra tariffs for UK, Denmark and other European countries until Greenland deal struck - follow live
The US president says the countries will be charged a
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
In a post on Truth Social, Trump says these will remain in place until "such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland"
Abiraterone has been provided on the NHS in Scotland and Wales since 2023 but not in England and Northern Ireland, except in the most severe cases.
Prostate drug, abiraterone, to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Abiraterone has been provided on the NHS in Scotland and Wales since 2023 but not in England and Northern Ireland, except in the most severe cases.
It's notable that he hasn't apologised for the concern caused by the recommendation to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa
West Midlands police chief retires after Maccabi fan ban row, blaming 'political and media frenzy' - live updates
Downing Street said yesterday it
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:44 PM
It's notable that he hasn't apologised for the concern caused by the recommendation to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa
Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Machado presents Trump with her Nobel award at White House meeting
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
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