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.
By Ben Mitchell
1 Jun 2026
Environment
Environment Agency investigating after fish die in foam layer on river Thet
A spokeswoman said that the source of the pollutant has been found.
By Ben Mitchell
20 Oct 2025
Environment
Birth of rare female eastern mountain bongo ‘significant milestone’ for species
The calf is the first female of the species to be born at Woburn Safari Park in Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, for more than a decade.
By Ben Mitchell
20 Oct 2025
UK
Government to be ‘guided’ by royal family on any moves to strip Andrew of titles
Andrew, who announced on Friday he had stopped calling himself the Duke of York, is still a prince and living in the 30-bedroom Royal Lodge mansion.
By Ben Mitchell
19 Oct 2025
UK
Man, 31, sectioned after arrest on suspicion of murdering company director
Nigel Key was the director of construction consultancy firm S&N Management Services which is based at Matley Gardens.
By Ben Mitchell
19 Oct 2025
UK
Met Police denies arresting man for wearing star of David at pro-Palestine demo
Police said the man was detained for breaching a law to keep protest groups apart.
By Ben Mitchell
19 Oct 2025
Environment
Statue of Jane Austen unveiled to mark 250th anniversary of her birth
Artist Martin Jennings created the sculpture installed in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral.
By Ben Mitchell
16 Oct 2025
UK
Pete Hegseth's plane makes unscheduled landing in UK
The flight carrying the US Secretary of War touched down in RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk
By Ben Mitchell
15 Oct 2025
UK
British D-Day heroes commemorated with installation of 1,475 silhouettes
Standing With Giants created the display at the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson in Portsmouth.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Oct 2025
Crime
Family say brother who died on barge would still be alive if given proper care
An inquest heard that the Home Office ‘missed opportunities’ to assess the mental health of Leonard Farruku.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Oct 2025
Crime
Motorcyclist jailed for injuring girl after driving at group filming TikTok
The 13-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident in a Southampton park.
By Ben Mitchell
10 Oct 2025
UK
I have rowed 500 miles and I will sail 500 more, says Tintanic captain Major Mick
Michael Stanley dedicated his last rowing journey to raise funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
By Ben Mitchell
10 Oct 2025
Crime
Ringleaders of crime gang which stole cars worth £2m jailed
A total of 107 high-value cars were taken across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire by the group led by George Berry and Benjamin Cross.
By Ben Mitchell
9 Oct 2025
Music
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister prompts health concerns
The country singer posted a video on X to reassure her fans.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Oct 2025
Celebrity News
Thief detained by The Bill actor jailed for 20 weeks
Actor Jeff Stewart, who played Reg Hollis in ITV police drama, sat on the legs of fleeing shoplifter Mohamed Dallio.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Oct 2025
UK
Second arrest over suspected arson attack on mosque
The two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Oct 2025
Crime
Mother jailed for four years for drowning toddler daughter in village pond
Alice Mackey had suffered depression and killed two-year-old Annabel to ‘protect her from a bad mother’.
By Ben Mitchell
6 Oct 2025
UK
Four arrested over synagogue terror attack remain in custody
Three men remain in hospital after the car and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.
By Ben Mitchell
5 Oct 2025
UK
Duchess of Sussex attends Paris show of fashion designer Pierpaolo Piccioli
Meghan announced her arrival in Paris with an Instagram story.
By Ben Mitchell
4 Oct 2025
UK4 Oct 2025
Police given more time to question suspects after synagogue attack
Six people are under arrest on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with the fatal attack in Manchester.
UK
Police step up patrols at Manchester synagogues after terror attack
Six people are being questioned on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks while three men remain in hospital.
By Ben Mitchell
4 Oct 2025