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Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warnsWed 12th Aug 2026 09:57 BST
Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns

The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".

Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge againWed 12th Aug 2026 09:08 BST
Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again

The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.

Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosisWed 12th Aug 2026 13:32 BST
Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.

Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university saysWed 12th Aug 2026 13:14 BST
Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice in a letter to staff says she shares concerns raised about Jason Arday's appointment as professor.

Serious failings found in new military crimes unit, leaked report findsWed 12th Aug 2026 07:32 BST
Serious failings found in new military crimes unit, leaked report finds

A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.

Four guilty over torture death of man set alightWed 12th Aug 2026 14:06 BST
Four guilty over torture death of man set alight

Tomasz Samel was kidnapped, subjected to violence, doused in petrol and set on fire.

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