Ellie Crabbe
Politics
British couple say Russian warship firing warning shots near yacht was ‘scary’
Retired British couple Jane Kelvey and her husband Alan were on their way to northern France when the incident happened.
By Ellie Crabbe
16 Jun 2026
Politics
‘Drifting’ Russian warship fired shots at British yacht to ‘prevent collision’
The Ministry of Defence said the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots after attempting to contact the British yacht in the channel.
By Ellie Crabbe
16 Jun 2026
Politics
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel to appear in court
Ajay Pant, 38, has been charged with directly or indirectly supplying or delivering by ship prohibited oil or oil products from Russia.
By Ellie Crabbe
16 Jun 2026
UK
More than 100 arrested at protest outside court amid Palestine Action ruling
Police said 117 people were arrested on suspicion of expressing support for a proscribed group during a protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
By Ellie Crabbe
15 Jun 2026
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Russian shadow fleet tanker captain intercepted in Channel charged
Indian national Ajay Pant, 38, will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
UK
Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours
Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured.
By Ellie Crabbe
13 Jun 2026
Crime
Man who harassed woman on London-bound train sentenced in legal first
David Stroud made sexually motivated comments to his victim on a train from Hastings to London in April
By Ellie Crabbe
10 Jun 2026Crime
Rail traveller who harassed woman sentenced in first prosecution under new law
David Stroud made sexually motivated comments to his victim on a train to London on April.
By Ellie Crabbe
9 Jun 2026
UK
Attempted murder arrest after staff member shot with crossbow at university
A man in his 50s, who works at the university, has been seriously injured.
By Ellie Crabbe
4 Jun 2026
Environment
Girl dies and boy missing as heatwave water death toll reaches at least 15
Police are continuing to search for an 11-year-old boy who has not been seen since he entered the River Don on Saturday.
By Ellie Crabbe
1 Jun 2026
UK
Water-related deaths during the hot weather as death toll reaches 15
A 13-year-old girl was pronounced dead on Sunday
By Ellie Crabbe
1 Jun 2026
Health
Metallica urge UK fans to give blood ahead of Britain tour dates
The metal veterans are calling on their followers to donate blood and plasma.
By Ellie Crabbe
26 May 2026
UK
Police investigating Andrew ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegation at Royal Ascot
The alleged incident is said to have happened at the 2002 racing event in Berkshire, The Sunday Times reported.
By Ellie Crabbe
24 May 2026
Crime
Minister says rape victims ‘deserve justice’ after attackers spared jail
Darren Jones was visibly emotional as he spoke on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme.
By Ellie Crabbe
24 May 2026
Celebrity News
Strictly’s Johannes says he is not hanging up his dancing shoes yet
Johannes Radebe will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to present Strictly alongside Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe.
By Ellie Crabbe
23 May 2026
Celebrity News
Shirley Ballas says living with 88-year-old mother is ‘most joyous thing’
The Strictly Come Dancing head judge told the Telegraph her mother is ‘self-sufficient’.
By Ellie Crabbe
23 May 2026
Music
Shakira says she has ‘no time’ for romance at ‘peak’ of her career
The pop superstar told the Times: ‘My plate is quite full. My kids are my priority. And my career.’
By Ellie Crabbe
23 May 2026
Crime
I’ll never regret what I did – Palestine Action activist cleared over Elbit raid
Zoe Rogers said she had protested in other ways but ‘it was clear to me none of it was working’.
By Ellie Crabbe
14 May 2026
Environment
Coldest May night in five years recorded with more unsettled weather on way
Temperatures have tumbled from highs of more than 25C last week.
By Ellie Crabbe
6 May 2026
Crime
Palestine Action activists found guilty of criminal damage over factory raid
The group caused an estimated £1 million of damage during the raid, a court was told.
By Ellie Crabbe
5 May 2026
Business News
Tree surgeon thought he was ‘going to die’ during powerline electric shock
The man’s employers were fined at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
By Ellie Crabbe
1 May 2026