National Lottery fraudster Edward Putman is said to have kept around £1m of his bogus jackpot, having repaid less than half, despite lawyers seizing proceeds from the sale of his former home. The case has reignited anger over asset recovery and the effectiveness of confiscation orders.

A TV presenter discovered a breast lump while filming The Masked Singer and was diagnosed at an early stage. She is receiving care and urging regular self-checks, underscoring the value of screening and swift GP referrals.

Defence Secretary John Healey plans a £9bn programme to fix poor military housing. It will upgrade family homes and barracks, accelerate repairs, improve insulation and heating, and set stricter standards and oversight to end recurring maintenance failures.

A convicted offender linked to the Madeleine McCann inquiry is reportedly living in a woodland tent after a recent release, prompting protests from parents. Residents seek assurances over monitoring and community safety.