Rob Freeman
UK
Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked
Hashem Abedi has been transferred to the high security jail in south-east London, it is understood.
By Rob Freeman
16 Apr 2025
Football
Australia clears path for Saudi 2034 World Cup after withdrawing bid
Decision on hosting rights due to be ratified soon
By Rob Freeman
31 Oct 2023
Showbiz
Friends star Matthew Perry found dead aged 54
The actor, who played Chandler Bing in the hit series was discovered at his Los Angeles home
By Rob Freeman
29 Oct 2023
Politics
No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor
Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill KC says a shortage of barristers and judges is creating problems.
By Rob Freeman
28 Oct 2023
Politics
BBC’s refusal to call Hamas terrorists was wrong says Kemi Badenoch
Business and Trade Secretary said there was no doubt ‘we were looking at a terror attack’
By Rob Freeman
28 Oct 2023
UK
Sexual assault charges against Conor McGregor dropped
The former UFC champion had been accused of assaulting a woman in a toilet at an NBA Finals game
By Rob Freeman
19 Oct 2023
Politics
MPs join campaign group’s call for facial recognition ban
Statement calling for ‘immediate stop’ to surveillance backed by politicians from both houses.
By Rob Freeman
6 Oct 2023
UK
Teenager charged with murder following stabbing in south London
The 17-year-old will appear in court on Friday following the death of Luke Blackmore in Sutton.
By Rob Freeman
5 Oct 2023
Business News
Smoking plan ‘biggest public health intervention in a generation’, says Sunak
The Prime Minister outlined proposals to increase the legal smoking age annually.
By Rob Freeman
5 Oct 2023
Politics
Grant Shapps to ramp up army training in Ukraine to support Zelensky
Grant Shapps has spoken to UK military chiefs about ‘eventually’ moving training into Ukraine
By Rob Freeman
1 Oct 2023
Celebrity News
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville splits from wife after 25 years
A spokesperson confirmed the couple have separated.
By Rob Freeman
30 Sept 2023
UK
Laurence Fox’s comments about me were ‘unforgivable’, says Ava Evans
The political journalist said explaining to her parents has been the toughest part of the fallout from GB News programme
By Rob Freeman
30 Sept 2023
Health
Study finds prostate cancer patients need fewer radiotherapy sessions
Men could receive their entire course of treatment in five doses, according to research.
By Rob Freeman
30 Sept 2023
UK
‘Disrespectful’ artwork to stay in place near scene of drownings
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council reversed decision to remove 15 metre archway from beach after speaking with victims’ families.
By Rob Freeman
30 Sept 2023
UK
Woman released from custody after death of two-year-old girl in pond
Police said the girl’s family was being supported by specialist officers
By Rob Freeman
13 Sept 2023
Showbiz
Taylor Swift dominates 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Swift collects four trophies as show finishes with several award categories not announced
By Rob Freeman
13 Sept 2023
Health
One in three female surgeons in NHS have been sexually assaulted
Survey represents ‘MeToo moment for surgery’, says head of Women in Surgery forum
By Rob Freeman
12 Sept 2023
UK
Tesco boss calls for change in law after rise in abuse of staff
The supermarket chain has offered body-worn cameras to workers who need them as physical assaults increase
By Rob Freeman
3 Sept 2023
Politics
School closures not a return to ‘dark days of lockdowns’, says Keegan
Education Secretary says remote learning will only be used as ‘last resort’ as schools face concrete crisis.
By Rob Freeman
3 Sept 2023
Crime
National Crime Agency part of international operation against malware network
Qakbot malware had infected more than 700,000 computers globally via spam emails.
By Rob Freeman
30 Aug 2023
Politics
Starmer says he could not afford to go to university today
The Labour leader said student life becoming ‘the preserve of the wealthy’ would be a ‘deep betrayal’.
By Rob Freeman
22 Aug 2023