Cold Health Alert for UK Christmas Amid Unlikely Snow
The Met Office forecasts a dry but cold Christmas Day, with a yellow cold health alert warning of increased risks for vulnerable people. Get the latest travel and weather details.
The Met Office forecasts a dry but cold Christmas Day, with a yellow cold health alert warning of increased risks for vulnerable people. Get the latest travel and weather details.
The 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol was solved 58 years later, marking the UK's longest-running cold case breakthrough. Discover how modern forensics and relentless review brought justice.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Sir John Stanley, the respected former Armed Forces Minister and long-serving MP for Tonbridge and Malling, has died aged 85. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 murders of Harry and Megan Tooze on their Welsh farm. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 shotgun killings of Harry and Megan Tooze in Llanharry. South Wales Police's forensic review leads to new development in the 30-year-old cold case.
NHS England chief says flu may be 'starting to settle' in parts of the UK, but experts warn of thousands of potential deaths. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out national mask mandate for now.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
Human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland have been confirmed as Malgorzata Wnuczek, who vanished in 2006. Police continue their investigation into her death.
US Representative Ilhan Omar calls Donald Trump's tirade against Minnesota's Somali community 'completely disgusting' and warns of dangerous consequences. Read the full story.
From the Cold Moon rising over Gaza to Seoul's first snow and a dejected Ben Stokes, explore the powerful images that defined Friday, December 5th, 2025.
A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.
Flu hospital admissions in England hit a record high, surging 56% compared to last year. Health officials warn of an 'unprecedented wave'. Find out who is eligible for a free NHS flu jab and where to get it.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
Police name Keith Dowbekin as killer of Jennifer Kiely 20 years after her body was found. DNA from a cigarette butt provided the crucial breakthrough. Read the full story.
DNA from a single cigarette butt has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne. Keith Dowbekin was named as the killer after a familial DNA search.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
Discover the surprising factors making your UK home cold despite the heating being on. Expert tips to boost warmth, slash bills, and protect your health this winter.
John le Carré's classic espionage novel comes to London's West End in a slick noirish adaptation starring Rory Keenan. Running until February 2026 at @sohoplace.
David Eldridge's stage adaptation of John Le Carré's classic spy thriller is a masterclass in tension, playing at Soho Place until 21 February 2026. Book your tickets now.
Met Police re-examine Jill Dando's 1999 murder, investigating Serbian assassin Milorad Ulemek after new evidence emerges. Could this cold case finally be solved?
Discover the scientific reasons why London's damp, humid winter can feel colder than Canada's freezing temperatures, from heat conductivity to the urban canyon effect.
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and recognise the full spectrum of abuse in crimes against women and girls. Discover how new training aims to transform prosecutions.
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.