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
UK
Police still questioning six as investigation continues into synagogue attack
Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail for an alleged rape at the time of the fatal attack, police have confirmed.
By Ben Mitchell
4 Oct 2025
UK
Single UK ticket-holder wins £26m EuroMillions jackpot
It is the third time a UK ticketholder has won the top prize this year.
By Ben Mitchell
3 Oct 2025
UK
Sergeant arrested following Panorama secret filming of Met officers
A BBC documentary secretly filmed officers making racist and sexist comments.
By Ben Mitchell
3 Oct 2025
UK
Father of synagogue terrorist said Hamas attacks were acts of ‘men of God’
Faraj Al-Shamie also praised the destruction caused by Iran on Israel and said ‘We are waiting for more’.
By Ben Mitchell
3 Oct 2025
Crime
Home Office ‘missed opportunities’ to assess asylum seeker who took his own life
Leonard Farruku died onboard the Bibby Stockholm in December 2023.
By Ben Mitchell
2 Oct 2025
Crime
Man who died onboard Bibby Stockholm ‘had not raised concerns’ about barge
Leonard Farruku died on the barge providing accommodation for asylum seekers in December 2023.
By Ben Mitchell
30 Sept 2025
Politics
Palestine Action protesters arrested outside Labour conference
Around 100 people gathered for the silent demonstration outside the ACC venue in Liverpool.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Sept 2025
Politics
Child dies off French coast in small boat Channel crossing attempt – reports
An investigation has been launched into the incident at Ecault beach, in Saint-Etienne-au-Mont.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Sept 2025
Crime
Man ‘laid in wait’ to murder ex-wife as she put flowers on their son’s grave
Martin Suter stabbed 71-year-old Ann Blackwood to death at a cemetery in Stubbington, Hampshire.
By Ben Mitchell
25 Sept 2025
Science
Supermassive black holes ‘may not be as massive as previously thought’
Scientists from University of Southampton say they may have been overestimating size of the celestial giants after a new discovery.
By Ben Mitchell
25 Sept 2025
Environment
Vineyard optimistic for ‘top-quality vintage’ as earliest harvest begins
Sparkling wine producer Nyetimber will harvest 375 acres to produce 1.8 million bottles.
By Ben Mitchell
24 Sept 2025
Crime
Man who died on Bibby Stockholm ‘tricked’ into going to barge, inquest hears
Albanian Leonard Farruku was ‘distraught’ and had ‘point blank’ refused to go the accommodation vessel.
By Ben Mitchell
22 Sept 2025Crime
Man who died on Bibby Stockholm said ‘he wanted to go back to his home country’
Leonard Farruku told hotel staff before arriving on the barge that he wanted to go to Albania because of his mental health.
By Ben Mitchell
17 Sept 2025
Crime
Home Office ‘did not respond to concerns’ about man who died on Bibby Stockholm
An inquest has heard that Albanian Leonard Farruku was said to have ‘serious mental health issues’.
By Ben Mitchell
16 Sept 2025
Crime
Family question mental health care after death of man on Bibby Stockholm barge
Leonard Farruku, 27, was found dead on board the accommodation vessel at Portland, Dorset, in December 2023.
By Ben Mitchell
15 Sept 2025
Celebrity News
CCTV released showing last recorded movements of missing Sarm Heslop
The British woman disappeared from a luxury yacht in the US Virgin Islands in March 2021.
By Ben Mitchell
13 Sept 2025
Environment
Call for action after 90% of national park’s rivers fail to reach ‘good’ status
Report shows decline in ecological standard of waterways in South Downs National Park.
By Ben Mitchell
11 Sept 2025
Crime
Three victims of helicopter crash died of ‘multiple injuries’, inquest told
Simon Hewitt, Justyna Czoska and Wojciech Kowalkowski died when the Robinson helicopter came down in a field on the Isle of Wight in August.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Sept 2025
Politics
Home Office minister praises joint EU operation to smash smugglers
Operation White Sea has led to the seizure of cocaine worth £66 million from reaching the UK and EU.
By Ben Mitchell
29 Aug 2025
Politics
Immigration minister dismisses Reform immigration plans as ‘gimmicks’
Seema Malhotra says Government’s plans to speed up asylum applications will reduce need for hotels.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Aug 2025