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Semi-pro footballer jailed after being filmed driving at 191mph on motorway
A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery
Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0100
Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0100
Retail tycoon Ashley puts finishing touches to Harvey Nichols rescue deal
The retail billionaire Mike Ashley was on Wednesday putting the finishing touches to a rescue deal for Harvey Nichols, the department store chain.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0100
The retail billionaire Mike Ashley was on Wednesday putting the finishing touches to a rescue deal for Harvey Nichols, the department store chain.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Hundreds of children hurt in 'serious' e-scooter accidents
Nearly 500 children in England have been hurt by e-scooters since 2019, a new study suggests.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Nearly 500 children in England have been hurt by e-scooters since 2019, a new study suggests.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0100
The Office star reveals she has 'incurable' stage four breast cancer
The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0100
The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0100
Family say murderer who won't say where wife's body is should stay in jail
The family of a woman murdered by her husband, who won't say where he left her body, have pleaded for a decision to release him to be reversed
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The family of a woman murdered by her husband, who won't say where he left her body, have pleaded for a decision to release him to be reversed
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Man, 25, shot dead near pub
A 25-year-old man has been shot dead near a pub in southwest London.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A 25-year-old man has been shot dead near a pub in southwest London.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Olympic swimmer faces speeding trial as she blames 'poor signage'
Olympic swimmer Baroness Sharron Davies is set to stand trial over a motorway speeding ticket after blaming the incident on a sign "so poor it was easy to miss".
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Olympic swimmer Baroness Sharron Davies is set to stand trial over a motorway speeding ticket after blaming the incident on a sign "so poor it was easy to miss".
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0100