Having a glass of milk a day ‘cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth’
A glass of milk a day cuts the risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth, according to the largest study of its kind.
Fresh injury worry puts Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open return in doubt
Nick Kyrgios threw fresh doubt on whether he will play in the Australian Open after withdrawing from an exhibition match. The ...
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to father
Jean-Marie Le Pen founded National Front, and was convicted multiple times of antisemitism and discrimination as well as inciting racial violence.
Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future
An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland – each of which are the largest in Europe – has been hailed as “formidable” by First Minister John Swinney.
UK braced for icy blast with temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 16C
The mercury is set to drop sharply, with lows of minus 16C possible in Scotland and northern England overnight on Thursday.
Swindon man accused of attempted kidnapping appears in court
Ashley Froment, of Coventry Close in Wroughton, pleaded not guilty to one charge of attempted kidnap at Swindon Crown Court on Friday, January 3, 2025. The charge alleges that the 34-year-old ...
Ex-rugby player Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water, inquest told
Former England rugby player Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water after it was swept away while he tried to drive across a ford during Storm Darragh, an inquest has heard. The 43-year-old former ...
Swinney wants to ‘finish the task’ on Scottish independence
First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader declaring this to be an “urgent priority” for him. He claimed those who favour ...
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala released from Iran
Italian commentators had speculated that Iran was holding Ms Sala as a bargaining chip to ensure the release of Mohammad Abedini, who was arrested at Milan’s Malpensa airport three days before on ...
Archie Vaughan follows dad Michael’s footsteps as he’s named England U19 captain
The 18-man squad is overseen by head coach Michael Yardy and includes 16-year-old off-spinner Farhan Ahmed, younger brother of England international Rehan, highly-rated leg-spinner Tazeem Ali and ...
Dilnot: Need for social care reform ‘bleedin’ obvious’ but must get PM’s backing
The economist said three years is an ‘inappropriate length of time’ for a final report from the new commission into social care.
Police find stolen car at Mouldon Country Park in Swindon
A stolen car found at a country park in Swindon has been recovered by Swindon's newest police team. The black car was first reported to Wiltshire Police as missing just before Christmas 2024, and ...