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Festival boss says Kanye West has 'legal right' to perform in UK
One of the organisers of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as its headline act - and is calling for the public to "forgive" the controversial rapper.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:32:00 +0100
One of the organisers of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as its headline act - and is calling for the public to "forgive" the controversial rapper.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:32:00 +0100

E-bike and e-scooter fires have hit a record high - this is why
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, new figures suggest.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:14:00 +0100
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, new figures suggest.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:14:00 +0100

'Unusually warm' temperatures are on the way - but it isn't good news for everyone
The UK is going from Storm Dave to sunny days - and could have the warmest start to April in six years.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0100
The UK is going from Storm Dave to sunny days - and could have the warmest start to April in six years.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0100

Four arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing outside nightclub
Four men have been arrested after a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in London in the early hours of Monday.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0100
Four men have been arrested after a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in London in the early hours of Monday.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0100

Waitrose employee sacked after tackling 'Easter egg shoplifter' should be reinstated, Tories say
A Waitrose employee who said he was sacked after tackling a shoplifter trying to steal a bag of Easter eggs should be reinstated and handed a bonus, according to the Conservatives.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
A Waitrose employee who said he was sacked after tackling a shoplifter trying to steal a bag of Easter eggs should be reinstated and handed a bonus, according to the Conservatives.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100

Man dies after attack outside bar - as three people arrested on suspicion of murder
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an attack outside a bar in Bournemouth, police say.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0100
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an attack outside a bar in Bournemouth, police say.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0100

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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Fifth person arrested in murder investigation after pedestrian hit by car
A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Barnsley.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0100
A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Barnsley.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0100


Murder investigation launched as detectives piece together man's last movements
A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Glasgow.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0100
A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Glasgow.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0100