Roksana Lecka, convicted for abusing 21 babies in London nurseries, is to be deported to Poland, raising parents’ concerns about child safety.more

The court system is "on the brink of collapse" as the backlogs for trials reach unprecedented levels, the head of a major review has said. Sir Brian Leveson, a retired senior judge, warned ministers, the police and others that there could not be a "pick and mix" response to solving the crisis.more

Police have urged the public to be vigilant after a rise of reports of counterfeit money in the Newark area. Nottinghamshire Police said it had received three separate reports of fake bank notes being used to pay for takeaways and items purchased on social media, mainly in false £20 and £10 notes. more

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police attended a suspected stabbing in Leicester city centre on Tuesday. Leicestershire Police say it believed the victim was involved in "an altercation" with another man in the street, who left the scene before officers arrived.more

Nearly a fifth of loyalty deals at Boots could have misled customers by overstating savings, an investigation by Which? found. The consumer rights group found that 119 of 700 deals (17%) it reviewed over six months last year could be misleading because the non-loyalty price during the promotion was found to be higher than the selling price immediately before and after it.more

British police have launched a criminal investigation into former British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct in public office. The investigation was launched following the release of millions of documents from the case files of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.more

An NHS trust contacted an exorcist after staff reported seeing ghosts, including a “girl in a red dress” at a Norwich hospice. The site was previously used as a children’s hospital, and after a series of paranormal incidents, staff fear that it may still be home to the spirits that once lived there.more

Demographic shifts and the rising cost of living are clearly visible in the UK property market. According to new data from SpareRoom, the percentage of people aged 65 and over sharing a home has tripled over the past decade.more

British Transport Police released a list of 30 train stations with the highest crime rates, led by London’s Euston, which recorded over 1,500 offences in the past year.more

Following the publication of new documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case, the foundation of Sarah Ferguson, former wife of former British Prince Andrew, announced that it was closing down. Meanwhile, the police are investigating whether the transfer of information to Epstein by then-Minister Peter Mandelson constitutes a criminal offence.more

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened formal investigations into X and xAI over whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law after the Grok AI tool was used to generate sexual deepfake images without consent.more

Almost 66% of women over 50 in the UK face mental health challenges linked to menopause and life changes, yet most do not seek help.more

The Russian captain of a container ship that collided with an American tanker off the coast of Great Britain last year was found guilty yesterday by a court in London of causing death by gross negligence.more

The number of reported incidents involving drones near British military bases more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024, the BBC reported yesterday.more

A direct ferry route from the UK to Norway could be revived by Newcastle council 18 years after it was cancelled. Newcastle council leader Karen Kilgour said they would “explore all ways” to restore the popular journey in a meeting on 21 January.more

The UK is home to a lot of cities deserving of a visit, yet only one has been singled out as the must-see destination for 2026. Analysts examined emerging transport links, major upcoming attractions, and the convenience of arranging a straightforward weekend break.more

CSJ analysis shows that over 6 million working Britons could earn more from benefits than post-tax wages.more

HMRC is rolling out a new “penalty points” system this month that could land forgetful taxpayers with a £200 fine. The new system. proposed by the tax authority in 2024, will first be tested on around 100 taxpayers, as part of the Making Tax Digital scheme.more

A record 459,288 school holiday fines were issued in England last year, according to new figures from the Department for Education (DfE). The number of term-time holiday fines rose by 4% in 2024-25 when compared with the previous year, and accounted for 93% of all fines issued for unauthorised school absence.more

Sir Keir Starmer believes Lord Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords, or use his title, Downing Street has said. The prime minister has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a government minister.more

Mid-February is set to be very cold for the capital, with temperatures forecast to plummet, according to the BBC. It will, in fact, be so cold that we’re even predicted to see sleet on Wednesday, February 11.more

University study reveals 15% of all online food retailers in England are delivery-only kitchens, raising regulatory and public health concerns.more

London accounts for over half of England's measles cases; child vaccination rates drop to lowest in a decade.more

With longer, sunnier days on the way and the February school half-term just around the corner, it could be the perfect time to plan a day trip. For those looking for family-friendly ideas near London, Shere and Guildford could be 'lovely' options.more

A second woman accusing sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has stated that he sent her to the United Kingdom to have sex with the then Prince of Wales, Andrew, according to the BBC.more