Alastair Lockhart

News Editor

Crime

Rapist on the run after being wrongly released from London prison

Bernadin Dedic, 48, who raped his victim at knifepoint, fled to his native Bosnia and refused to return for his trial

10 Jun 2026
Politics

At least nine London Green Party candidates accused of antisemitism

Two members of Zack Polanski’s party standing in Lambeth were arrested by Met Police on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred, while several more have been suspended amid investigations

5 May 2026
UK

Hate crime prosecutions fast-tracked following antisemitic attacks

The new guidance follows a series of attacks on Britain’s Jewish community which have contributed to concerns that antisemitism is on the rise

5 May 2026
UK

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital before Man Utd v Liverpool match

The former Red Devils boss, 84, was at Old Trafford and had been expected to attend the game before feeling unwell

3 May 2026
UK

Two killed in 'suspicious' Bristol explosion as bomb squad on scene

Three others including a child were injured in this morning’s ‘suspicious incident’

3 May 2026
Royals

Prince William's tax bill reveals he's one of UK's biggest taxpayers

Most of William’s income comes from the Duchy of Cornwall, a royal land estate valued at more than £1 billion

3 May 2026
UK

UK airlines to cancel flights this summer due to fuel shortages

Passengers could also be moved from their original plane to a similar one to reduce fuel waste

3 May 2026
Politics

Starmer pleads with Labour to unite as elections wipeout predicted

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are both said to be considering bids for the Labour leadership after the local elections on May 7

3 May 2026
London

Polanski hits back at Met chief over Golders Green attack criticism

Sir Mark Rowley criticised the Green Party leader after he shared a post which suggested police had used excessive force at the Golders Green terror attack

3 May 2026
World

Italy and Portugal latest set to ditch border rules after travel chaos

Tourists may be able to enter both countries with only a passport stamp ahead of the May half-term holiday

3 May 2026
Royals

US state visit risk ‘grasped in both hands’ by King, aide says

Charles delivered the address on his sternest diplomatic test to date, but both the speech and the visit as a whole have been received well on both sides of the Atlantic

3 May 2026
Royals

King's speech to US Congress was 'high stakes' moment of state visit

Charles delivered the address on his sternest diplomatic test to date, but both the speech and the visit as a whole have been received well on both sides of the Atlantic

3 May 2026
Crime

Police hunt after man performs indecent act on London train

The BTP has now released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the incident

3 May 2026
Crime

Teenager charged over Peter Kay ‘bomb hoax’ after show evacuated

Omar Majed, 19, was arrested after reports of a ‘suspicious bag’ saw Kay taken off stage mid-performance

3 May 2026
Royals

William and Kate share 11th birthday portrait of Princess Charlotte

A picture of the princess smiling while walking in a field of daisies has been shared by Kensington Palace

2 May 2026
London

London bank holiday weather: Capital stays sunny as temperatures drop

London will be one of the sunniest places in the UK over the weekend, although showers are also forecast

2 May 2026
London

Woman, 78, killed by van in east London as police launch appeal

The incident occurred at the junction of High Road Leyton and Millais Road in Stratford

2 May 2026
UK

Teen arrested over 'bomb hoax' after Peter Kay show evacuated

Kay, 52, had been performing at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for around 45 minutes when he was abruptly bundled off stage

2 May 2026
Showbiz

Celebrity Traitors 2026: Full star-studded lineup revealed

Host Claudia Winkleman returns as 21 stars head to the infamous Scottish castle in the Highlands

2 May 2026
Showbiz

Zayn Malik shares health update as he cancels 22 tour dates

The former One Direction singer was hospitalised last month with a mystery illness

2 May 2026
Royals

Fans pay tribute to Princess Charlotte as she marks her 11th birthday

Earlier this week, William and Kate celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary by sharing an adorable new photo of the family

2 May 2026