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Crime

‘Stop Brexit Man’ cleared of flouting ban on playing music near Parliament

Steve Bray, 56, was playing music on March 20 last year before then-PM Rishi Sunak arrived for Prime Minister’s Questions.
14 Apr 2025
Politics

Labour MP says she faces racist abuse almost every day

Satvir Kaur has been in public office for more than a decade but said the abuse has escalated since she became MP for Southampton Test.
3 Nov 2024
Environment

Wildlife crime convictions at all-time low, report warns

Meanwhile the number of reported wildlife crime incidents has risen since 2020, according to Wildlife and Countryside Link.
2 Nov 2024
UK

Hate crime probe after paint thrown on north London buildings

Palestine Action said its members had targeted the premises of a UK-based research centre for Israel and the Middle East

2 Nov 2024
UK

10-year-old girl dies after being bitten by her family’s dog

North Yorkshire Police were called at 4.15pm on Friday to the incident in the Malton area.

2 Nov 2024
Celebrity News

Police marksman who shot Jean Charles de Menezes to speak for first time

The Brazilian man had been mistaken for a potential suicide bomber following the July 7 2005 terror attacks.
2 Nov 2024
UK

British man dies after being rescued from floods in Spain, official says

He died hours after being rescued from his home on the outskirts of Alhaurin de la Torre, Malaga, the president of the Andalusian government has said.
30 Oct 2024
Crime

Drink driver who crashed into Chequers gate is jailed

CCTV footage shows the white car smashing through it at speed, crumpling the bonnet.
30 Oct 2024
Crime

Man acquitted of kidnapping nine-year-old girl outside Harrods

Robert Prussak, 57, approached the girl after she became separated from her family during a trip from France on April 22

30 Oct 2024
Crime

Ambulance worker jailed for attempting to kill boss with hammer

Stacey Smith was ‘filled with rage after a prolonged row over work shift patterns’.
29 Oct 2024
Crime

Jury retires in trial of American pilot accused of kidnapping nine-year-old girl

It is alleged that Robert Prussak approached the girl outside Harrods and later took her to Hyde Park where he sexually assaulted her.
28 Oct 2024
Politics

Starmer backs King’s ‘fantastic’ public service after Australian senator protest

The Prime Minister was speaking at an east London health facility in the wake of the outburst directed at Charles in Canberra.
21 Oct 2024
Politics

Streeting promises to toughen up smoking laws

The Health Secretary made the pledge while standing next to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during an event launching a new NHS consultation.
21 Oct 2024
UK

'Danger to life' warning as Storm Ashley barrels towards UK

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of the first named storm of the season, which is set to hit the UK on Sunday.

19 Oct 2024
Celebrity News

Double-amputee Everest climber and RNLI lifeboatman win Pride of Britain awards

Winners will be celebrated at a dinner co-hosted by dancer Ashley and Banjo and broadcaster Carol Vorderman on Monday.
19 Oct 2024
UK

Met officer ‘with links to Jihadi woman in caliphate’ to face misconduct hearing

It is also alleged Pc Ruby Begum failed to tell the vetting unit about her alleged interest in the teachings of extremist preachers.
17 Oct 2024
UK

13-year-old boy stabbed in south-east London

Officers were called to the incident in Bexleyheath at 3.31pm on Thursday.
17 Oct 2024
UK

King and Queen ‘among first’ to donate to group providing Gaza and Lebanon aid

The Prince and Princess of Wales have also donated privately to the Disasters Emergency Committee.
17 Oct 2024
Crime

Senior female RAF officer who was told ‘to grow a pair’ receives payout

Squadron Leader Anne Rubery lodged a complaint against the RAF in 2018 alleging bullying and discrimination.
16 Oct 2024
UK

William shows off ‘unbelievable arm’ playing American football with youngsters

William took part in activities at the NFL event supporting children in deprived areas of the UK through sport.
15 Oct 2024
Crime

British Novichok victim’s family told ‘do not touch her coffin’, inquiry hears

Questions were raised about what UK authorities did to prevent the attack on former spy Sergei Skripal as he was a ‘obvious target’ of Vladimir Putin.
14 Oct 2024