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
London
Woman’s release ‘gives hope’ to UK families of Hamas hostages
Ayelet Svatitzky, whose mother and brother were taken and whose brother was murdered, said it gave 'some hope'
By Gwyn Wright
24 Oct 2023
Crime
Academic ‘more inclined’ towards sacked professor’s views on Zionism – tribunal
Professor David Miller was sacked by the University of Bristol in October 2021 after making comments about Israel which some deemed to be antisemitic.
By Gwyn Wright
23 Oct 2023
Politics
Three charged after being arrested at pro-Palestine march
Robert McKenzie, 68, was charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment.
By Gwyn Wright
15 Oct 2023
Politics
Abducted woman’s son calls for humanitarian corridor in Gaza
Rabbi Jeremy Gordon made the call on behalf of Noam Sagi whose 75-year-old mother was abducted by Hamas.
By Gwyn Wright
15 Oct 2023
UK
D-Day veterans encouraged to register for 80th anniversary commemorations
The Government has said former soldiers, many of whom are now in their 90s, will be ‘at the heart’ of official events in France and the UK.
By Gwyn Wright
15 Oct 2023
UK
Police warn online daters over romance fraudsters posing as celebrities
A woman lost £5,000 to a romance fraudster posing as TV chef James Martin, Nottinghamshire Police said.
By Gwyn Wright
14 Oct 2023
Crime
Alleged IS member facing five terror charges appears in court
Kyle Marcano is charged with a single count of membership of the so-called Islamic State and four counts of disseminating a terrorist publication.
By Gwyn Wright
13 Oct 2023
Politics
Families of Israeli hostages say Hamas attacks are a ‘second Holocaust’
Noam Sagi and Sharon Lifschitz called for peace after their parents were taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz by militants.
By Gwyn Wright
12 Oct 2023
Tech
Duke and Duchess of Sussex call for overhaul of social media
Harry and Meghan made the remarks at a mental health awareness festival in New York on Tuesday.
By Gwyn Wright
10 Oct 2023
UK
Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at mental health conference in New York
Harry and Meghan are on a panel which will discuss how the internet and social media are affecting young people’s mental health.
By Gwyn Wright
10 Oct 2023
Politics
Man arrested after glitter-throwing protest during Labour leader’s speech
The 28-year-old from Surrey was arrested on suspicion of assault, breach of the peace and causing public nuisance, Merseyside Police said.
By Gwyn Wright
10 Oct 2023
London
Met Police leaving vulnerable children at risk, inspectorate warns
Watchdog urges the force to make ‘urgent improvements’ to its handling of child protection
By Gwyn Wright
6 Oct 2023
Crime
Disgraced DJ Chris Denning dies serving prison term for sex crimes
The prolific paedophile, 81, used his fame to groom and sexually assault dozens of young victims in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s
By Gwyn Wright
6 Oct 2023
Celebrity News
Man arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Holly Willoughby
Essex Police said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap and is in custody.
By Gwyn Wright
6 Oct 2023
Environment
Britons urged to take precautions during ‘unusual’ warm spell this weekend
Highs of around 26C are expected on Sunday, forecasters said, which would make the UK hotter than Los Angeles or Mykonos in Greece.
By Gwyn Wright
5 Oct 2023
Crime
Caretaker ‘murdered missing woman and dumped her body in a bin’, court told
Maureen Gitau, 24, was last seen by her family on December 5 last year and was reported missing five days later.
By Gwyn Wright
4 Oct 2023
UK
Husband and wife cyclists honoured with OBEs ‘hope to defend Paralympic titles’
Lora and Neil Fachie received their medals from the Princess Royal on Tuesday.
By Gwyn Wright
3 Oct 2023
UK
Paralympians among those receiving royal accolades at Windsor Castle
Lora Fachie and her husband Neil, who are both visually impaired, will receive OBEs for services to cycling.
By Gwyn Wright
3 Oct 2023
UK
Girl, 15, who died in M53 school bus crash named
Jessica Baker’s family requested privacy as they issued a photograph of her through police.
By Gwyn Wright
29 Sept 2023
UK
Man in his 60s arrested over felling of famous Hadrian’s Wall tree
Police began investigating after the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down.
By Gwyn Wright
29 Sept 2023