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Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's familyThu 22nd Oct 2026 10:28 BST
Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's family

The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.

Former Scotland rugby international to go on trial charged with rape Thu 22nd Oct 2026 13:50 BST
Former Scotland rugby international to go on trial charged with rape

Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

Senior detective accused of using AI for decisionsThu 22nd Oct 2026 12:47 BST
Senior detective accused of using AI for decisions

It is alleged the officer used the technology "inappropriately during criminal investigations".

Katie Price's ex not guilty of raping girl, 13Thu 22nd Oct 2026 15:07 BST
Katie Price's ex not guilty of raping girl, 13

Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.

Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029Thu 22nd Oct 2026 00:02 BST
Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029

The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't be on stage, I can't do a film, I can't read anymore'Thu 22nd Oct 2026 06:01 BST
Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't be on stage, I can't do a film, I can't read anymore'

The actress sat down with her friend and fellow actor Brendan O'Hea to talk to the BBC's Emma Barnett ahead of the launch of her memoir.

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