Alastair Lockhart

News Editor

UK

Twelve police officers injured in second night of unrest in NI

Sixteen arrests were made in the disorder following Monday’s stabbing attack, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said.

11 Jun 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
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Politics

Streeting 'ready to oust Starmer' as pressure mounts on PM

The Health Secretary reportedly has the support of more than 81 MPs - enough to trigger a leadership challenge

2 May 2026
Politics

Gaza protests could be stopped, PM says following Golders Green attack

There have been calls to ban the marches over claims they ‘incubate’ antisemitism

2 May 2026
LIVE

Terror threat raised to 'severe' meaning attack 'highly likely'

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urges people to be ‘vigilant’ as she announces that UK terrorism threat level has been raised

1 May 2026
Crime

Who is Golders Green terror attack suspect Essa Suleiman?

The Somalia-born British national was referred to the Government’s Prevent counter-extremism programme in 2020

30 Apr 2026
Crime

Spandau Ballet singer jailed for 14 years for rape and sexual assault

Ross Davidson, 38, was convicted across two trials of two counts of rape, an attempted rape, three sexual assaults and two charges of voyeurism

30 Apr 2026
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London

Palestine campaigners back London march despite 'antisemitism' claims

Activists rejected accusations they supported ‘hate marches’ following the terror attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green

30 Apr 2026
Crime

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Fulham

A woman in her 40s was found with head injuries at a property on Tyrawley Road and she was pronounced dead at the scene

30 Apr 2026
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Crime

Golders Green terror cops probe 'altercation' before double stabbing

Police search address in south-east London after suspect was ‘involved in a prior altercation with another person’

30 Apr 2026
Crime

Woman guilty of murdering her sister and taking Rolex at London flat

Nancy Pexton, 70, was convicted at the Old Bailey of killing film director Jennifer Abbott in June last year

29 Apr 2026
Royals

King delivers historic address to US Congress after meeting Trump

King Charles tells Congress the UK and US has ‘always found ways to come together’ amid tensions between the countries over Trump’s Iran war

29 Apr 2026
World

America’s special relationship ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador

The comments by Sir Christian Turner threaten to embarrass the King during this week’s crucial state visit to the US

28 Apr 2026
Crime

Police investigate arson attack on memorial wall in north London

The attack occurred at a memorial to people killed by the Iranian regime close to a Jewish centre in Golders Green

28 Apr 2026
Royals

King to hint at recent UK and US tensions in address to Congress

Charles and Camilla have begun their four-day state visit to the US and will be guests of honour at a White House banquet later

28 Apr 2026
UK

Dozens of toys in UK recalled for asbestos this year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally and where labelling rules are less rigorous

27 Apr 2026
Crime

East London pensioner beaten to death after confronting intruder

Phillip Fraczek has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years for the murder of Franklin Agbotui, 79

27 Apr 2026
Crime

Four in court over custard and crumble thrown at crown jewels

The activists denied causing criminal damage at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday

27 Apr 2026
London

Hampstead Heath ponds should remain 'trans-inclusive', bosses say

The recommendation comes despite last year’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex

27 Apr 2026
UK

Dan Walker's former co-host withdraws 'bullying and sexism' claims

Walker said he hopes Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije ‘finds peace’ after a ‘mutual agreement’ was reached over the claims

24 Apr 2026