Claire Hayhurst

UK

Cheers as King and Queen attend wedding of Princess Royal’s son Peter Phillips

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Zara and Mike Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among those in Kemble, Gloucestershire.
6 Jun 2026
UK

King marks ‘important new chapter’ for newly formed Gurkha artillery unit

Charles was presented with a mala flower garland as he arrived at Larkhill Barracks near Salisbury in Wiltshire.
4 Jun 2026
Business News

South West Water gets record £1.93m fine for drinking water contamination

More than 16,000 homes in the Brixham area were issued with boil notices for up to 54 days.
2 Jun 2026
Business News

Water company sentenced for supplying water unfit for humans after parasitic outbreak

More than 16,000 homes in the area were issued with boil notices.
2 Jun 2026
Crime

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman

The multimillionaire fashion boss was convicted by a unanimous jury at Cirencester Courthouse last week.
7 May 2026
Crime

Superdry co-founder jailed for eight years for rape

James Holder, 54, was convicted of raping a woman after a night out drinking

7 May 2026
UK

Police treating Bristol house explosion death as homicide as man and woman named

Jo Shaw and Ryan Kelly died following the blast on Sunday morning.
5 May 2026
Environment

Consent granted for England flag painted across Wiltshire pub

An investigation into the flag was launched in November last year.
16 Apr 2026
Science

Can’t see the wood for the wees: Urine from festivalgoers turned into fertiliser

NPK Recovery uses bacteria to recover nitrogen and other naturally occurring nutrients from the urine, creating a liquid odour-free fertiliser.
2 Apr 2026
UK

Duke of Edinburgh goes behind the scenes at zoo to prepare gorilla food

Edward paid tribute to the staff at Bristol Zoo Project ahead of the opening of the site’s new African forest habitat.
17 Mar 2026
Celebrity News

Glastonbury Festival artist unveils exhibition of works made from junk materials

Joe Rush has brought pieces including Carhenge and Glastonbury-on-Sea to the festival over decades.
12 Mar 2026
Crime

Father murdered by two teenage boys in unprovoked racist attack – judge

The judge sentenced both defendants to detention during His Majesty’s Pleasure.
20 Feb 2026
Politics

Student graduates three years after sustaining traumatic brain injury

EmmaLucy Cole had a motorbike accident while on an organised tour in Iceland in September 2022.
13 Feb 2026
UK

Hand-reared endangered red panda cub takes first steps in new habitat

Asha had to be hand-reared by keepers after her mother died suddenly in September.
13 Feb 2026
Politics

Student returns to graduate from university 33 years after completing studies

Her father was too unwell to come to her graduation at the time so she did not attend the ceremony.
12 Feb 2026
Environment

Beavers released at two sites in Somerset to help restore river and wetland

The beavers released included a mother and her three children, and a pair.
11 Feb 2026
UK

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured

Dyfed-Powys Police said a teacher was reportedly assaulted by a pupil brandishing a weapon.
5 Feb 2026
Politics

Former Tory council leader Dan Thomas unveiled as head of Reform UK in Wales

The announcement was made during a conference at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport.
5 Feb 2026
UK

Body found in search for missing kayaker in Devon

A man in his 40s had been reported missing in Tiverton on January 24.
29 Jan 2026
Environment

Environment Agency tells people to stay vigilant as flood risk continues

About 63 properties have been flooded across the country.
28 Jan 2026
Environment

Danger to life flood warning issued in Dorset as Storm Chandra continues

Residents have been told to evacuate as quickly as possible.
28 Jan 2026