Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside. 

After a drubbing in the local elections and with migrants continuing to cross the Channel in small boats, the government is set to unveil its plan to reduce migration numbers on Monday. 

The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 

We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.

Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

Alison Moore carried out a sickening 'pre-meditated' attack on her partner Rob for 'not standing up for her' when staff refused to serve her at a pub, a court heard.

The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father Thomas Markle, 82, was arrested in Florida on Friday after his trove of alleged child pornography was discovered in storage units in Los Angeles.

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said replacing the 'bureaucratic, top-heavy spaghetti model' will result in more 'bobbies on the beat' and free up resources for the front-line.

The Prime Minister praised the bravery of Brand's victims after the noughties comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Jesse Guardado (pictured) was pronounced dead at 6.13pm local time following a lethal injection at a state prison in Starke, Florida.

It started with persistent games of knock and run and led to fireworks 'hurled towards a double pram'. But the city is also at the sharp end of a 'national emergency'.

Danielle Schofield was jailed in 2021 alongside her then-partner Robert Stanley after officers discovered their sick 'child sex slave' fantasy

Patrick Lynch, 42, his son James, eight, and daughter Caroline, six , were all found dead at the foot of a five-storey car park, in what authorities have ruled a murder-suicide

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EXCLUSIVE A military expert is warning that UK forces would burn through supplies in days in WW3, urging conscription and civilian stockpiles despite MoD spending pledges

This week's American midterm was a once-in-a-lifetime result.

The Duchess of Sussex's father has appeared in court after being arrested and charged with allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images.

A critical incident has been declared in Swansea after a car was damaged by gunfire, police said.

The UK has a "new pair of eyes" in space after it launched a new military satellite into orbit, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has said she feels "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested.

Police said a vehicle in Morriston, Swansea, sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge".

Edward Sarsfield says he suffered "excruciating" burns while filming a scene on a burning ship.

It was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members.

It may have an 'unpleasant odour and flavour'

A critical incident was declared after shots were fired at a car.

Russell Brand and fellow broadcaster Jonathan Ross staged a 'prank' call on their BBC Radio 2 show to the beloved Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs.

Elliot English, six, has died in hospital after being critically injured in an arson attack on his home in Birchwood, Waterford City

The leader of the local council says charity begins at home.