Ben Mitchell

Crime

Sikh man jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for knife murder of student

The prosecution said that Vickrum Digwa had told a ‘wicked lie’ to police by telling them that he had been the victim of a racist attack.
1 Jun 2026
Politics

Tributes paid to ‘proud’ D-Day veteran Alec Penstone following death aged 101

The veteran spent much of his time in the Royal Navy during the Second World War ‘three decks below on constant action stations’.
29 May 2026
Crime

Sikh man guilty of murder of 18-year-old student with ceremonial knife

Henry Nowak died after being stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
28 May 2026
UK

Stowaway fox Basil survives brush with heartworm to clear quarantine in US

The male red fox was found on a a car transporter ship which travelled from Southampton to New York, and is now at Bronx Zoo.
22 May 2026
Environment

Six 19th century coins found placed under HMS Victory’s mast for ‘good fortune’

Royal Navy Museums said the find ‘connects us directly to a maritime tradition stretching back thousands of years’.
21 May 2026
Politics

Royal Navy monitors Russian frigate in UK waters for entire month

Patrol ships HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn have watched the frigate Admiral Grigorovich.
6 May 2026
Crime

Man cleared of manslaughter of wife who took her own life

Christopher Trybus, of Swindon, Wiltshire, was cleared by a jury at Winchester Crown Court.
22 Apr 2026
Crime

Mother of girl groomed by Roblox predator warns parents to monitor phone use

Carlo Tritta first made contact with the girl through the gaming platform before moving their conversation to Snapchat, Discord and WhatsApp.
10 Apr 2026
Crime

Man jailed for life for ‘heinous and evil’ murder of girlfriend

Norbert Maiksner, who is Polish, was convicted following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court of the murder of Frances Obiefuleh.
30 Mar 2026
Music

Mogwai hail ‘special’ experience at Teenage Cancer Trust show

The band, formed in Glasgow in 1995, played at the Royal Albert Hall in a show curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith.
25 Mar 2026
UK

William meets international delegation as part of campaign to end homelessness

The Prince of Wales was at Bournemouth Pier as part of his work with the Homewards charity.
19 Mar 2026
Environment

Prince of Wales remembers Diana on Mother’s Day

The heir to the throne says he remembers his late mother ‘today and every day’.
15 Mar 2026
Politics

Tearful relatives of HMS Dragon crew speak of ‘scary and emotional’ farewell

The woman and family waved off her petty officer fiancé from Southsea seafront.
11 Mar 2026
Environment

Spitfire flights around UK announced to mark 90th anniversary of famous aircraft

On March 5 1936, Captain Joseph ‘Mutt’ Summers piloted the first Supermarine Spitfire prototype.
5 Mar 2026
Celebrity News

Traveller site opposed by Doc Martin star Martin Clunes gets approval

The site, in Beaminster, is next to his Dorset home.
26 Feb 2026
UK

Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer spot plaques stolen from Napoleon III tomb

Paul Gostelow identified a motif on the prayer frames, which were taken in a burglary at a Hampshire monastery in 2014.
23 Feb 2026
Celebrity News

Travellers’ site opposed by actor Martin Clunes recommended for council approval

The Doc Martin star and others in Beaminster, Dorset, have objected to the plans.
19 Feb 2026
Environment

‘Incredible’ Milky Way shot wins South Downs dark skies photography competition

The contest was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the park being named as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
16 Feb 2026
UK

Boy, 13, arrested after fail-to-stop e-bike crash with pregnant woman

The woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment where her baby was born.
3 Feb 2026