Gwyn Wright
UK
A major operation to remove an unexploded bomb is a ‘success’
Devon and Cornwall Police were called to St Michael Avenue in the Keyham area of Plymouth.
By Gwyn Wright
23 Feb 2024
Crime
Gangster charged over 11 alleged breaches of order imposed upon his release
Curtis Warren, 60, is said to have breached his serious crime prevention order imposed upon his release for drug trafficking.
By Gwyn Wright
17 Nov 2023
UK
Sixth person confirmed dead following house fire in Hounslow
None of the victims have yet been formally identified and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course.
By Gwyn Wright
16 Nov 2023
UK
Charities’ bank accounts suddenly closed, regulators warn
The UK’s charity regulators have said charities experience ‘poor customer service and administrative delays’ and urged banks to improve services.
By Gwyn Wright
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Police appeal to trace 11 men seen at London pro-Palestine marches
The Metropolitan Police said all those they seek to trace were seen at demonstrations in London since Hamas militants entered Israel on October 7.
By Gwyn Wright
14 Nov 2023
Politics
Block of flats evacuated after structural issues found
There is a ‘risk to the structure of the block’ at Barton House in Bristol in the event of a fire, explosion or large impact, surveys found.
By Gwyn Wright
14 Nov 2023
Crime
Mother whose baby died in prison calls for end to pregnant women being jailed
Aisha Cleary was born at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey in the early hours of September 27 2019, but died at 9.03am that morning.
By Gwyn Wright
14 Nov 2023
Environment
A week’s worth of rain could fall across parts of the UK on Tuesday: Met Office
Storm Debi is expected to clear away from the UK to the east in the early hours of Tuesday, but ‘wet and windy weather’ should linger.
By Gwyn Wright
13 Nov 2023
Politics13 Nov 2023
Greta Thunberg joins anti-fossil fuel activists at London protest
She was among demonstrators outside London's Guildhall where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a speech
UK
Senior policeman accessed staff info to defend against bullying claim – tribunal
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matthew Horne was accused of misconduct while serving with Essex Police.
By Gwyn Wright
9 Nov 2023
UK
Senior Met officer fails in bid to have disciplinary hearing stopped
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matthew Horne could face the sack over claims he accessed police information to undermine a bullying investigation.
By Gwyn Wright
8 Nov 2023
Politics
Five arrested at London King’s Cross after pro-Palestinian protest banned
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had given an order to allow police to stop the demonstration on Friday evening.
By Gwyn Wright
3 Nov 2023
Politics
Two arrested at London King’s Cross station after pro-Palestinian protest banned
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he had given an order to allow police to stop the demonstration on Friday evening.
By Gwyn Wright
3 Nov 2023
UK
Images of jewellery worn by missing man Justin Henry released by police
The 34-year-old was last seen in person at his partner’s address in Brixton, south London, on October 15.
By Gwyn Wright
2 Nov 2023
Tech
Big tech poses ‘existential threat’ to UK journalism, survey of editors finds
A News Media Association poll found 90% of editors believe Google and Meta pose a threat to the news industry.
By Gwyn Wright
2 Nov 2023
Tech
Elon Musk: AI could pose existential risk if it becomes ‘anti-human’
The tech billionaire made the comments ahead of flying to the UK for the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park.
By Gwyn Wright
1 Nov 2023
London
Senior Met Police officer sacked after he refuses to do drugs test
Julian Bennett was asked to provide a urine sample after he was accused of smoking cannabis
By Gwyn Wright
31 Oct 2023
UK
Senior Met officer faces the sack for refusing drugs test over cannabis claims
Commander Julian Bennett has been found to have refused to provide a sample for a drugs test when he was accused of smoking cannabis.
By Gwyn Wright
31 Oct 2023
Crime
Mother whose baby died in prison awaits coroner’s decision on report
Aisha Cleary was born at HMP Bronzefield jail in Surrey in the early hours of September 27 2019, but died at 9.03am that day
By Gwyn Wright
30 Oct 2023
UK
Six children in hospital after car crash in Oxford
Four children were left with serious injuries while two sustained minor injuries following the collision on Tuesday, police have said.
By Gwyn Wright
26 Oct 2023
Crime
Teenagers admit assaulting black girl in video which went viral online
Video of the incident outside Thomas Knyvett College in Ashford, Surrey, showed a pupil being assaulted while her attackers were egged on by adults
By Gwyn Wright
26 Oct 2023