Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:10:30 GMT
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.
Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:41:11 GMT
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
No evidence of 'family voting' in Gorton and Denton by-election
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:20:30 GMT
An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting.
'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:50:13 GMT
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".
Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:12:01 GMT
The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests.
Why campervans have been banned from parking up at this coastal beauty spot
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:39:41 GMT
A ban in two North Yorkshire coastal spots is made permanent after an 18-month trial.
Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:04:45 GMT
It comes after the Met said earlier this month that three women were interviewed under caution.
'Housebound' benefit cheat caught ziplining in Mexico
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:10:36 GMT
Catherine Wieland received more than £23,000 in benefits, saying she was too ill to go outside.
Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:09:06 GMT
Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.
PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures'
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:07:08 GMT
The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
