Helen William
Science
Combination of drugs could prevent thousands of heart attacks, study suggests
Patients who get an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not all, researchers said.
14 Apr 2025
Environment
Just Stop Oil protesters charged over allegedly disrupting Sigourney Weaver play
The charges relate to an incident at Theatre Royal when two protesters entered the stage area, the Metropolitan Police said.
29 Jan 2025
Money18 Jan 2025
More than 10,000 millionaires have left Britain, analysts say
Taxes, and the power of the US and Asia in the global hi-tech sector are among ‘multiple complex drivers’, according to the New World Wealth firm.
UK
Tributes paid to bereaved father who helped lead Hillsborough campaign
Fellow campaigners and Liverpool FC have paid tribute to Phil Hammond.
18 Jan 2025
UK
Reward and fresh appeal for information over murder of James Akinwande in 1994
The 18-year-old was chased, beaten and stabbed by a group of men after leaving the Vox nightclub in Brixton, south London.
16 Jan 2025
Crime
Former doctor jailed for carrying out ‘unsanitary and dangerous’ circumcisions
Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, from Birmingham, pleaded guilty to 25 offences.
15 Jan 2025
Politics
Three men arrested in Iraq over alleged UK people smuggling links
They have alleged links to the same network as Amanj Hasan Zada, who was jailed for 17 years, the National Crime Agency said.
14 Jan 2025
UK
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead
A murder investigation was launched after the body of a man in his 50s was found dead in a property on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.
13 Jan 2025
UK
Duchess of Sussex provides first glimpse of new Netflix lifestyle show
Meghan is fronting an eight-part lifestyle series which launches on January 15.
2 Jan 2025
Business News
Retailers get festive boost as more people head to shops
Jenni Matthews, of MRI Software, said ‘the surge in festive footfall may well be the last big splurge for many consumers’.
2 Jan 2025
UK
Revellers brave wind, rain and grey skies to watch New Year’s Day Parade
Brass bands, bagpipers, cheerleaders and DJs brought the entertainment to London’s streets despite the grey skies.
1 Jan 2025
Showbiz31 Dec 2024
Max George returning to hospital for check-up
The singer had pacemaker fitted during a recent operation to address a 2:1 heart block
Crime
Coroner seeks improvements after care failings ‘possibly contributed’ to death
Chloe Every, 27, had learning difficulties and a muscle-wasting condition, and died in May 2019 at Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
27 Dec 2024
UK
Polar Preet aims to be first woman to trek unsupported to North Pole
Record-breaking adventurer Preet Chandi, 36, of Derby, wants to set off in March and hopes to complete the trek in around 70 days.
27 Dec 2024
UK
Polar trailblazer who wants to inspire people
Preet Chandi reached the South Pole in 2022 and now wants to be the first woman to travel solo and unsupported to the North Pole.
27 Dec 2024
Crime
Two men jailed over £42m cocaine smuggling bid
Some 524kg of cocaine were found in a hire van outside a hotel in Lelley, East Yorkshire, the National Crime Agency said.
23 Dec 2024
UK
Passengers asked by rail regulator to help in review of train fare prosecutions
The Office of Rail and Road is beginning its review looking at train operators’ approach to suspected fare evasion and the impact on passengers.
16 Dec 2024
Politics
UK and Australia aim to boost defence and growth at summit in London
The Government is to set out a range of initiatives aimed at boosting security at home and around the world.
15 Dec 2024
UK15 Dec 2024
Eight injured after bus hits Glasgow bridge
Police Scotland said some roads have been closed in Glasgow after a bus hit a bridge on Cook Street on Saturday.
UK
One person taken to hospital and others hurt after bus hits Glasgow bridge
Police Scotland said some roads have been closed in Glasgow after a bus hit a bridge on Cook Street on Saturday.
14 Dec 2024