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Pig farmer 'gets away' with wife's murder for 40 years by hiding body in septic tank
An 89-year-old retired pig farmer, David Venables, managed to get away with his wife's murder for almost 40 years.
Smoking age: here's what effect raising it to 21 could have in England
England wouldn't be the first country to increase the age a person can legally buy tobacco products in a bid to tackle smoking.
Northern Ireland protocol explainer: why the UK government's plan to change it violates international law
By merely publishing its intention to unilaterally override the protocol, the UK is already in breach of international law
Rising sea levels will force UK coastal towns to relocate: Expert
People living in the coastal towns of the UK may have to eventually leave their homes and relocate due to rising sea levels and erosion.
British geologist sentenced to 15 years in prison for smuggling artefacts from Iraq
British geologist, Jim Fitton, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court in Iraq for trying to smuggle artefacts out of the country.
South Asian fest melds with Platinum Jubilee in Northern England
To mark the royal landmark, the Preston City Mela, a showcase for all things South Asian since 1997, broadened its scope to include culture from the 54 Commonwealth countries.
Plane carrying Queen Elizabeth II forced to redirect due to thunderstorm
A plane with Queen Elizabeth II onboard was forced to redirect its course after it encountered a thunderstorm on its way back from Scotland.
How Elizabethan law once protected the poor from the high cost of living – and led to unrivalled economic prosperity
How Elizabethan law once protected the poor from the high cost of living – and led to unrivalled economic prosperity
Britain prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
The four days of events begin on Thursday with the traditional "Trooping the Colour" military parade in central London
Polls close in UK elections with historic N.Ireland result predicted
The results, expected from Friday, could have huge constitutional implications for the four-nation UK's future
Controversial asylum reforms become law in UK
UN refugees chief Filippo Grandi said the new laws could break both the letter and spirit of global refugee conventions to which Britain is a signatory.
Cristiano Ronaldo slams 'jealous' Carragher and Rooney
The two players had been critical of Ronaldo's recent performances for Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo is 'f**king annoying' says former Manchester United teammate
Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have maintained a good relationship since playing together at Old Trafford
Woman who admitted to killing her sick mother gets cleared of murder charges
A court in Essex, England has acquitted a 60-year-old woman of murdering her 89-year-old mother suffering from dementia. The woman named Cheryl Banks was the primary caregiver of her mother Winifred Grover.
Mother starves disabled daughter to death, spends care money on bags and shoes
A woman who starved her 24-year-old specially-abled daughter to death has been sentenced to spend nearly 10 years in jail. The 49-year-old woman used to live in Blackpool, Lancashire where the incident occurred.
UK MPs' report finds Brexit burdening businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the report reflected the "lived experiences" of more than 1,000 small- and medium-sized firms trading with the EU.
Family watches in horror as care home staff, 49, rapes woman, 99, with dementia
The man was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to rape and sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder.
Mason Greenwood dropped by England amid rape, assault allegations
Gareth Southgate has banned Greenwood from the national team until his legal issues are sorted
From the ski slopes to the tennis court Covid's shadow lurks
The debate still rages on whether the English Premier League were correct to insist the show must go on over Christmas rather than call a halt.
France urges Britain to do more on Channel migrant trafficking
Ministers responsible for immigration from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands were invited to talks by France in the port of Calais
27 die in Channel's deadliest migrant boat tragedy
According to the French authorities, 31,500 people attempted to leave for Britain since the start of the year
Johnson backs banning British MPs from consultancy work
Paid lobbying is also forbidden, with wrongdoing accusations probed by parliamentary standards watchdogs.
Johnson insists UK not corrupt despite second job MP scandal
Johnson, whose poll ratings have slumped in recent days, is himself facing questions about who paid for recent holidays he took to the Caribbean and Spain
England ordered to play game behind closed doors after Euro 2020 final chaos
In July the FA commissioned an independent investigation into the security failings that allowed ticketless fans to force their way into the stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores yet another sensational hat-trick for Portugal
Ronaldo led his country to an emphatic 5-0 victory over Luxembourg
Denmark book World Cup ticket as England are held
Play was halted and the teams left the pitch as fans threw bottles in the 77th minute of England vs Poland
UK vows new pandemic support for workers
Protesters at the conference in Manchester, northwest England, accused the Conservatives of abandoning the poor.
3-year-old attacked by French Mastiff as owners watched and 'laughed,' mom claims
The received multiple injuries from the attack and was left "traumatised"
England crush Hungary in World Cup Qualifying
England, now unbeaten in their last 14 meetings with Hungary, have netted 13 times in four matches in qualifying so far.
Six dead including suspected gunman in UK shooting
Shortly after police confirmed the death toll, local lawmaker Luke Pollard reported one of those killed "was a child under ten years old".