Anahita Hossein-Pour
UK
Protective gear review for prison guards after Manchester bomb plotter attack
The Justice Secretary announced a snap review by the Prison Service to report back in the coming months.
17 Apr 2025
UK
Two people charged over funeral directors police investigation
Richard Elkin, 48, and Hayley Bell, 41, of Gosport, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on December 19.
20 Nov 2024
Crime
Former vicar jailed for life after raping six-year-old boy in church
Ifor Whittaker, 80, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of eight years.
19 Nov 2024
UK
Detectives offer £10,000 reward for information on father and son disappearance
Sussex Police are renewing calls for information into missing Daniel and Liam Poole, who have not been seen since travelling in Malaga in 2019.
18 Nov 2024
Crime
Health services at ‘breaking point’ as self-harm rises at immigration centre
Fights and assaults on staff at Brook House immigration removal centre have increased more than five-fold, inspectors warned.
18 Nov 2024
UK
Historic Christmas market returns to Canterbury Cathedral after 200 years
The cathedral grounds have not hosted a Christmas market since 1813.
15 Nov 2024
UK14 Nov 2024
‘Major supplier’ of boats for Channel migrant crossings arrested
Sir Keir Starmer said the arrest of a 44-year-old Turkish man was a ‘significant piece of the jigsaw’ in tackling crossings
UK13 Nov 2024
Man, 26, died at immigration centre in 'unnatural circumstances'
Theophile Kaliviotis was in custody at Brook House immigration removal centre near Gatwick airport awaiting deportation when he was found dead
Crime
Priest faces life imprisonment over third child sex offences conviction
Iford Whittaker, 80, could be facing a life sentence after admitting abusing a fourth boy during his time as a priest.
12 Nov 2024
Politics
Jailed Zimbabwean pro-democracy activist found ‘hope’ in UK refugee scholarship
Makomborero Haruzivishe was nearly killed before he fled his home country two years ago, and is now studying law and politics in Kent.
11 Nov 2024
Crime
People smugglers who hid Afghan family in rubbish-filled van jailed
The youngest child was ‘extremely unwell and drifting in and out of consciousness’ when the family were discovered by Border Force officers in France.
8 Nov 2024
Politics
More than 3,000 migrants crossed Channel in busiest fortnight so far this year
A total of 3,197 people arrived in the UK between October 24 and November 6, according to latest Home Office data.
7 Nov 2024
UK
Developer builds balcony at block of flats around street lamppost
The four-storey accommodation on Jeffery Street, Gillingham, can be seen with the street lighting sticking out of the middle of one of the balconies.
7 Nov 2024
Politics
More than 50 migrants rescued in Channel as bodies found at sea
An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor’s office after the French coastguard found bodies in the water.
6 Nov 2024
UK
Three taken to hospital as 40,000 attend Lewes Bonfire Night celebration
Four arrests were made as thousands descended on the historic Sussex market town.
6 Nov 2024
Crime
Man denies murder of 19-year-old mother found in train station car park
Jason Flore, 26, pleaded not guilty to the murder and manslaughter of Stephanie Marie at Lewes Crown Court.
6 Nov 2024
Politics
Migrants arrive in UK after crossing English Channel
Pictures show people wearing life jackets coming ashore in Dover, Kent, from a Border Force vessel.
5 Nov 2024
UK
Thief cautioned after stealing Pokemon card worth up to £30,000
A 23-year-old man from Polegate admitted stealing the card in a police interview and was given a caution.
4 Nov 2024
UK
Overcrowding concerns at Bonfire Night event after 200 injuries in five years
Sussex Police urged people not to attend Lewes Bonfire Night as ‘serious concerns’ remain over too many people in the narrow streets of the town.
1 Nov 2024
Politics
Bibby Stockholm changed to ‘ghost town’ as asylum seekers leave ship – resident
John, not his real name, said ‘everyone was happy’ that the barge accommodation was shutting down so other people will not have to experience it.
30 Oct 2024
Politics
Migrant dies in Channel as arrivals believed to have hit 30,000 for year so far
A man was declared dead when he was brought ashore in the rescue operation by a French navy helicopter and lifeboat on Wednesday morning.
30 Oct 2024