Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.

'I was only 8 but I realised my friend was dead' - Aberfan survivor recalls moment of disaster
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.