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Adventureman ‘counting down’ to finish line on US coast-to-coast run
Britain’s answer to Forrest Gump has fewer than 40 marathons to go to finish a 6,000-mile coast-to-coast run across the US dressed as a superhero.
MPs set to debate range of Brexit plans in day of Commons drama
MPs are jostling to have their favoured outcome for Brexit debated in the House of Commons in what is shaping up to be a day of high drama on January 29.
Full list of all 140 Santander branches shutting across the UK
Santander is to close 140 branches in the UK, putting more than 1,200 jobs at risk, following a slump in the number of transactions it handles. Below is the full list of all the branches earmarked for closure.
Article 50 row as McDonnell says Labour could back Brexit delay plan
The prospect of Britain remaining in the EU after March has increased after shadow chancellor John McDonnell signalled Labour could back plans to seek an Article 50 extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Third Tesco director cleared over £250m fraud and false accounting scandal
Tesco’s former UK finance director has been cleared over a £250 million fraud and false accounting scandal after the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) dropped the case against him.
Search resumes for missing plane carrying Cardiff footballer
Rescue workers have resumed their search for the plane carrying Cardiff City’s new signing Emiliano Sala that went missing over the English Channel, Guernsey Police said.
Woman, 21, dies after being hit by police car on 999 call
A 21-year-old woman has died after being hit by a police car responding to a 999 call.
Fifth of reports from public help foil terror attacks, says police chief
More than a fifth of information passed by the public to police helps foil terrorist attacks, with 18 plots thwarted since March 2017, a counter-terror chief has said.
What the papers say – January 23
The Brexit latest, the search for a plane carrying Cardiff City’s new signing and IT problems in court all make headlines on Wednesday.
Fifth of reports from public help foil terror attacks, says police chief
More than a fifth of information passed by the public to police helps foil terrorist attacks, with 18 plots thwarted since March 2017, a counter-terror chief has said.
Ice warnings as UK told to expect colder weather this week
The Met Office has warned there is colder weather to come after snow and sleet showers hit the UK on Tuesday.
Labour ‘highly likely’ to support plan to delay Brexit if no deal – McDonnell
Labour are “highly likely” to support a plan to delay the UK’s exit from the EU if a Brexit deal is not achieved by the end of next month, the shadow chancellor has suggested.
Teenage boy among first in UK to have beam therapy for brain tumour
A 15-year-old with a rare brain tumour is to undergo pioneering proton beam therapy at the UK’s first dedicated treatment centre.
Most consumers believe retailers should donate surplus stock – survey
More than half of Britons would shop elsewhere if a retailer was throwing away surplus stock rather than giving it to charity, according to a survey.
Rescue workers to resume search for plane carrying Cardiff footballer
Rescue workers are expected to resume their search for a plane carrying Cardiff City’s new record signing Emiliano Sala at sunrise after the light aircraft disappeared over the English Channel.
Fianna Fail and SDLP close to announcing further ‘partnership’
Political parties Fianna Fail and the SDLP are poised to announce a closer partnership later this week.
Rachel Riley: I received hate-filled abuse for speaking out on anti-Semitism
Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has recalled the “hideous” feeling of receiving hate-filled abuse for trying to speak out about anti-Semitism.
Hundreds pay respects at funeral of Dambusters couple
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of a Dambusters engineer and his wife, after they answered a call to arms from the RAF.
Former US Marine held in Russia on suspicion of spying is denied bail
A former US Marine being held in Russia on suspicion of spying has been denied bail, according to his brother.
Two men sentenced for assault in paramilitary-style attack
Two men were sentenced on Tuesday for assault and threatening to remove their victim’s legs in a paramilitary-style attack.
Snow causes traffic disruption across Northern Ireland
Wintry weather has caused disruption across Northern Ireland with snow and sleet falling through the day.
Javid ‘underlines personal commitment’ to finding speedboat killer
The family of a woman killed in a speedboat crash said Home Secretary Sajid Javid has “underlined his personal commitment” to finding her fugitive killer.
In Pictures: Snowy scenes as temperatures plunge
Parts of the UK saw snow flurries on Tuesday, while the Met Office issued a yellow warning for ice, which is in place for much of the country until 11am on Wednesday. But the snowy conditions made for some picturesque scenes across Scotland and northern England.
Representatives attempt to restore calm in Londonderry after security alerts
Community representatives, political leaders and security services are attempting to restore calm to Londonderry after an unsettling three days.
Scotland ‘needs to give voice to the voiceless’
Scotland’s public services watchdog has accused the Scottish Government of a “lack of progress” over enabling her to hold public value investigations.
Watch: Amazing drone footage shows dolphins in Plymouth Sound
A pod of dolphins that has been delighting visitors to Plymouth has been captured swimming along the river in an incredible piece of drone footage.
Arrests after Londonderry car bombing ‘a publicity stunt’, claim republicans
Republicans in Londonderry say they are being used by the police in an effort to calm tensions after a car bombing in the city on Saturday night.
Police to interview man after digger attack destroys front of hotel
A man is to be interviewed by detectives investigating after the front of a hotel was destroyed by a digger, police have said.
Pensioner murdered wife after she left him for old flame on Facebook
A pensioner has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife after she left him for an old flame via Facebook.
Sinn Fein leader concerned May has not taken no-deal off table
Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald said it was “very concerning” that Theresa May had not removed the option of a no-deal from the table.
