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.

Videos posted on social media showing packed crowds standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the capital's festive tourist hotspots have been dubbed a 'pickpocket's paradise'.

Ajax faces the axe, resulting in a huge write-off for taxpayers, unless a solution can be found quickly to its vibration and noise issues.

The Justice Department's latest trove of files on Jeffrey Epstein includes photos taken inside the temple which was first uncovered by drone footage of Little Saint James in 2019.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, revealed the 16 tracks in a video of her getting ready for Christmas, with clips of her baking, cutting up ribbons and wrapping gifts.

The new garments are designed to prevent strangulation and to protect the modesty of the women wearing them.

Cases of adenovirus continue to rise across the globe and, though most bouts are mild, medics are urging both adults and children to be aware of the signs and symptoms

Adam Williams, who is best known under his YouTube name Adam the Woo, died on Monday. Authorities found him unresponsive in his bed after a friend called 911, it was reported

The 89-year-old lady was pronounced dead on the plane by the emergency service after being wheeled on by family members and carers, delaying the flight Malaga to Gatwick flight for 11 hours

The former prince has suffered a 'real blow' as he has reportedly been stripped of his gun licence by police meaning he is no longer able to host or attend shooting parties

Mark Christopher Lee, extra-terrestrial author and filmmaker, made the claim following 'extensive' research into ancient prophecies, UFO sightings and modern seers

Donald Trump has said he "hated" to see photos of Bill Clinton in the newly released Epstein files.

A Sandringham photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the Epstein files has resurfaced at a particularly uncomfortable moment for the Royal Family, just days before they gather at the estate for Christmas.

A balcony of onlookers stare as three diggers gnaw at the four-storey building that was a fixture of their daily view.

A man is due in court charged - alongside five other men - with carrying out sexual offences against his now former wife over a 13-year period.

There has been a "soaring rise" in the number of people charged with strangulation and suffocation since the offence was introduced four years ago, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.

Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.

Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.

One couple say they had decorated the boat for Christmas but would now spend it in a hotel.

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.

With just one day to go before Christmas Day, some last minute shopping may be on the cards. Here's the full list of supermarket opening hours on Christmas Eve.

Asda chair Lord Rose has expressed disappointment in the Labour government following the Autumn budget, calling into question its pre-election promises.

Greggs has announced its latest opening in one of the UK's historic cities. Locals will now have more chances to enjoy sausage rolls and other baked goods.

The road is not expected to reopen until 11am at the earliest

Royal Mail has apologised to customers and issued a list of 92 postcodes where post could be affected.

Specialist police visited his Royal Lodge home in Windsor, according to The Sun

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The Met Office has said we are living in ‘extraordinary’ and ‘unprecedented’ times

The Met Office is predicting a fall in temperatures from Wednesday