Ex-Scout leader jailed for indecently assaulting boys claims he should have had two trials

Noel Sheehan was found guilty in April 2024 on 16 counts of indecent assault

28th, January 2026, 05:28pm

Kaba family 'devastated' as misconduct case paused

The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.

28th, January 2026, 05:16pm

Lily Allen to bring break-up album to Boardmasters festival

The singer will top the bill at the event in Cornwall in August alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.

28th, January 2026, 05:14pm

When will it stop raining?

Some areas have seen three times their average rainfall. Is there an end in sight to the sogginess? Stav Danaos has the answers.

28th, January 2026, 05:08pm

Husband of Sinn Féin leader settles defamation case against Shane Ross following apology

Martin Lanigan had sued the former government minister in the High Court over his 2022 biography of Mary Lou McDonald

28th, January 2026, 05:01pm

Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash

The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.

28th, January 2026, 05:00pm

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer

The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

28th, January 2026, 05:00pm

Passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike

Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.

28th, January 2026, 04:59pm

Panic on crowded train - passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike

Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.

28th, January 2026, 04:59pm

Man caught with cannabis jailed after suspended sentence found to be unduly lenient

Jason Tuthill (51) was initially given a fully suspended sentence

28th, January 2026, 04:59pm