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'He was laughing at me': Only surviving 'Suffolk Strangler' victim speaks out
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
PM 'fighting for his political life' - as Labour peer excoriates handling of Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000
Kirsty Gallacher calls for more police on streets after she was kicked 'like a football'
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000
King's response to Epstein heckler will frustrate critics - but he doesn't want Andrew to be a distraction
In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on the royal visit to Essex would inevitably end up grabbing some of the attention.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0000
In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on the royal visit to Essex would inevitably end up grabbing some of the attention.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0000
Trump grudgingly supports Starmer's Chagos deal
It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:00 +0000
It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:00 +0000
Move out of Westminster or face 60 years of repairs, MPs warned
Restoring the crumbling Houses of Parliament could cost more than £39bn and take between 38 and 61 years to complete, parliamentarians have been told.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0000
Restoring the crumbling Houses of Parliament could cost more than £39bn and take between 38 and 61 years to complete, parliamentarians have been told.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0000
15-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher attacked
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was attacked, police have said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0000
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was attacked, police have said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0000
Student who died after being stabbed in Leicester is named
A cyber security student at De Montfort University who was fatally stabbed in Leicester city centre has been named as Khaleed Oladipo.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0000
A cyber security student at De Montfort University who was fatally stabbed in Leicester city centre has been named as Khaleed Oladipo.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0000
Leicester City docked points for breaching financial rules
Leicester City have been docked six points after being found to have breached profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2023/24 season.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0000
Leicester City have been docked six points after being found to have breached profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2023/24 season.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0000
Emails reveal plan for Jeffrey Epstein to own majority stake in Sarah Ferguson brand after child sex offence conviction
Documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal plan for Jeffrey Epstein to own a majority stake in Sarah Ferguson's women's empowerment brand after his child sex offence conviction.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0000
Documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal plan for Jeffrey Epstein to own a majority stake in Sarah Ferguson's women's empowerment brand after his child sex offence conviction.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0000