George Lithgow

UK

Six arrested after woman hit by van on golf course during police chase

Suzanne Cherry, 62, of Aldridge, Walsall, died in hospital after she was struck on Friday April 11.
19 Apr 2025
Crime

Hospital porter who refused to wear Covid mask loses legal case

Graham Fordham claimed he could not wear a face mask because of his ‘anxiety and depression’.
31 Dec 2024
London

Sadiq Khan ‘truly humbled’ to be knighted in New Year Honours list

Three-term London mayor receives top New Year honour - but Tories call it a ‘reward for failure’

31 Dec 2024
Health

Drink sensibly on New Year’s Eve, struggling ambulance service says

The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident.
31 Dec 2024
UK

London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘truly humbled’ to be knighted

He won a historic third term with a big majority in May.

30 Dec 2024
Crime

Warning over baby slings after boy died during ‘hands-free’ breastfeeding

Very little safety information about the baby carriers is available to parents, a coroner warned.
30 Dec 2024
London

Londoner, 18, ‘to begin jail sentence’ in Dubai for sex with girl

Marcus Fakana was with his parents in the United Arab Emirates from the end of August when a ‘holiday romance blossomed’

30 Dec 2024
Crime

Foul-mouthed magistrate reprimanded after telling witness to get out of court

Jonathan Dannatt JP said ‘this is shit’ after the bench delivered its verdict in a case.
30 Dec 2024
Politics

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘wonderful’ brother dies aged 60 after suffering from cancer

The Prime Minister praised his brother for meeting all the challenges in his life with ‘courage and good humour’.
27 Dec 2024
UK

Tributes paid to ‘well-loved’ father of six who died on Christmas Day

The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
27 Dec 2024
Politics

Starmer pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ brother Nick who died on Boxing Day

The Prime Minister thanked those who cared for his brother, saying ‘their skill and compassion is very much appreciated’.
27 Dec 2024
Crime

Female prison officer arrested for ‘sex with inmate’

HMP Five Wells is run privately by operator G4S.
27 Dec 2024
Environment

Dry and mild Boxing Day ahead for much of country

Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a festive dip.
26 Dec 2024
Crime

Woman sacked by cheating chef husband wins payout

Jacqueline Herling sued her husband and the family business

25 Dec 2024
Environment

Mildest start to Christmas Day on record for parts of UK

Temperature of 14.2C was reached in Aberdeen in mildest start to Christmas Day on record for many areas

25 Dec 2024
UK

Christmas Day swimmers brave cool sea temperatures for festive dip

Some dressed up as Father Christmas, snowmen and elves.

25 Dec 2024
Crime

Spy-accused Chinese businessman ‘was invited to Buckingham Palace by duke’

The man was described as a ‘close confidante’ of Andrew.
14 Dec 2024
UK

Andrew says he ‘ceased all contact’ with suspected spy after concerns

Duke of York met the man, who has since been banned from the UK, through ‘official channels’ with ‘nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed’, his office said

13 Dec 2024
Crime

Baby products retailer breached maternity rights of own employee

Mothercare invented a ‘sham’ redundancy situation to sack the mother, the tribunal found.
13 Dec 2024
UK

Woman dies after she and daughter hit by car

The 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were hit by a black Suzuki Splash just before 5.30pm on Thursday in Westcliff, Essex.
13 Dec 2024
London

Probe after police altercation with 15-year-old girl at train station

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the British Transport Police officer used force against the child

13 Dec 2024