Politics
Government Launches Drive for 2,000 New Magistrates to Tackle Court Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy launches a major recruitment drive for 2,000 new magistrates in England and Wales to reduce court delays and speed up justice. Learn about the role and how to apply.
Culture
Russian Winemakers Aim for Elite Status, But Blind Taste Test Favours West
Amid sanctions, Russian winemakers are boosting production and quality, claiming world-class potential. But does the taste match the ambition? Our exclusive blind test in Moscow reveals the verdict.
Sports
NHL Stars Return to Olympics: USA and Canada Unveil Star-Studded Squads for Milan-Cortina 2026
Ice hockey's biggest stars, including Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid, will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the NHL ends its 12-year hiatus. Discover the teams aiming for gold.
Business
Indoor Fireworks Spark Deadly Nightclub Blaze in Swiss Ski Resort
A New Year's Eve fire in a Swiss nightclub, likely caused by indoor sparklers, has killed at least 40 people. This tragedy highlights the repeated global danger of pyrotechnics in crowded venues.
Environment
Transport
Manhunt after Bank Tube station attack fractures victim's skull
British Transport Police seek witnesses after a serious assault at Bank Underground station left one victim with a fractured skull. A separate incident at Balham station is also under investigation.
Pensioner killed and carried a mile in Kent hit-and-run
An 89-year-old retired dentist was killed in a hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent, and carried on the car for a mile. Two men have been charged. Read the family's tribute.
Grandfather, 89, killed in hit-and-run, dragged a mile
The family of Tom Wallace, 89, pay tribute after he was killed in a hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham. Two men have been charged. Read the full story.
Major London road closures for essential works in Jan 2026
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
Hate crimes surge on UK transport, victim shares story
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.