Harry Stedman
UK19 Apr 2025
Trans protests to be held in London after Supreme Court ruling
An ’emergency demonstration’ will be held in Parliament Square, central London, while a rally and march will take place in Edinburgh.
Environment
UK braced for heavy snow and freezing rain amid amber weather warnings
Stranded vehicles on the roads and delayed or cancelled rail and air travel are likely, the Met Office warned.
4 Jan 2025
Environment
Heavy snow and icy rain to bring severe disruption as amber warnings issued
Stranded vehicles on the roads and delayed or cancelled rail and air travel will all be possible.
3 Jan 2025
Environment
UK bracing for heavy snow and icy rain after minus 5C temperatures overnight
Stranded vehicles on the roads and delayed or cancelled rail and air travel will all be possible.
3 Jan 2025
UK
Pope Francis discusses ‘world full of hope and kindness’ in BBC Radio 4 message
The head of the Catholic Church wished listeners ‘peace, fellowship and gratitude’ in the new year as he gave the Thought for the Day on Saturday.
28 Dec 2024
Crime
Man to appear in court on double murder charge over Christmas Day killings
Jazwell Brown, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
28 Dec 2024
UK27 Dec 2024
Man charged with two counts of murder after Christmas Day ‘stabbing’
Jazwell Brown, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Milton Keynes, will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
Health
35 organs donated for transplant over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
NHS Blood and Transplant said the organs were provided by 11 donors after death and included a heart, lungs, kidneys, livers, pancreas and bowel.
27 Dec 2024
UK
Residents ‘deeply shocked’ after two women die in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’
A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and is in custody.
26 Dec 2024
UK26 Dec 2024
Arrest after 2 women die in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’
A 38-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman died at the scene.
UK
UK’s chief scout calls for annual leave allowance for volunteering
Dwayne Fields said allowing people 35 hours a year for volunteering would make ‘a huge difference’ in happiness and productivity at organisations.
26 Dec 2024
Crime
Family of student nurse call for changes in A&E after natural death finding
Zoe Bell, 28, died on December 24 2022 after waiting 12 hours in A&E at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, where she had been working shifts.
19 Dec 2024
Crime
Hospital where student nurse died of sepsis had lack of beds, inquest hears
Zoe Bell, 28, died on December 24 2022 after waiting 12 hours in A&E at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, where she had been working shifts.
19 Dec 2024
Crime
Former Met officer admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with teenage girl
Che Homersham, 36, was charged with abusing his position as a police constable between December 2018 and January 2019.
18 Dec 2024
Environment
‘Strong and gusty’ winds in all home nations with yellow warnings issued
Gales of up to 60mph on Tuesday and Wednesday could lead to difficult travel conditions and delays to public transport, the Met Office said.
17 Dec 2024
Environment
Residents warned of ‘complete loss of water supply’ after treatment works fault
Sutton and East Surrey Water said its customers around Sutton, Morden and Epsom could be affected as it carried out ‘essential repairs’ on Monday.
16 Dec 2024
UK
Man arrested after boy, two, died following stolen car hit-and-run
The driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne fled the scene after it hit the Toyota Auris carrying four adults and the boy, West Midlands Police said.
16 Dec 2024
UK
Father pays tribute to ‘loved’ fatal shooting victim as £20,000 reward offered
Mustapha Jatta died from serious injuries after police were called to reports of a shooting in Kings Langley on September 17.
16 Dec 2024
UK
Woman arrested for suspected child neglect over death of Steve Bruce’s grandson
The child, named previously as Madison, was found dead by police at an address in Trafford, Greater Manchester, shortly after 7am on October 18.
16 Dec 2024
UK9 Dec 2024
Settled, cooler weather this week as Storm Darragh clear-up begins
The fourth named storm of the season brought strong gusts to many parts of the country over the weekend, with millions warned to stay indoors.
Environment
Tens of thousands still without power in Storm Darragh aftermath
Storm Darragh brought gusts of 93mph to some parts of the country on Saturday, with millions warned to stay indoors.
8 Dec 2024