Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases

Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

Monday, October 19, 2026

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'

Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that did not appear.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Heating oil customers face tough winter

The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.

How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills

RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.