Manchester pub quiz cheating scandal mirrors crime novel

Author Janice Hallett explores how a real-life pub quiz cheating scandal in Manchester uncannily mirrored her new crime novel 'The Killer Question', examining the surprisingly high stakes of Britain's favourite pastime.

Greens' Asta Hill Elected Mayor of Alice Springs

Criminal defence lawyer Asta Hill becomes first Greens mayor of Mparntwe/Alice Springs, pledging to address community safety through human rights and evidence-based solutions while celebrating town's diversity.

70% of Tories back propping up Farage government

Exclusive survey reveals overwhelming majority of Conservative members expect their party to support a Nigel Farage-led Reform UK government after the next election. Discover the internal party rift.

Russian spy ship jams Royal Navy GPS systems

Russian spy ship Yantar attempted to disrupt HMS Somerset's GPS and targeted RAF pilots with lasers in dangerous provocation near Scottish waters. Read the full details.

Trump's Drone Guy Leads Ukraine Peace Mission

Daniel Driscoll, Trump's former 'drone guy', emerges as unlikely point man for Ukraine peace deal. Read about the controversial 28-point plan delivered to Zelenskyy.

Trump's DOGE disbanded with 8 months left

Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), once championed by Elon Musk, has been quietly disbanded eight months before its charter expired. Discover the inside story.

Green Leader Polanski Aims to Oust PM Starmer

Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals he may challenge Keir Starmer in his constituency. Exclusive polling shows Labour leader would lose a head-to-head contest against four rivals. Read the full analysis.

Fury in Crowborough over 600 asylum seekers in army camp

Furious Crowborough residents protest the Home Office plan to house 600 lone male asylum seekers in a local army camp, raising safety fears and threatening cadet units. Join the conversation on community impact.

Reform's Jailed Ex-Leader 'Ancient History' Says Yusuf

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf dismisses jailed former Wales leader Nathan Gill as 'ancient history'. Gill was sentenced to 10.5 years for taking £40,000 in pro-Russian bribes. Read the full story on the political fallout.

Police spy married activist she targeted

A female Met police spy, known as the 'Met's Mata Hari', married an animal rights activist she was sent to monitor. Her story is now part of a major public inquiry.

Reeves' Budget: Cost of Living Help and Tax Rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to tackle the cost of living crisis in her autumn budget, unveiling a multibillion-pound tax package. Discover the key measures and political reactions.

Ukraine drone attack hits Russian power station

A Ukrainian drone strike on the Shatura Power Station near Moscow has left thousands without heating, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Read the latest on the attack's impact.

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