Ellie Crabbe
Crime
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
Arson attack attempt at synagogue meant to intimidate Jewish community – cantor
Cantor Zoe Jacobs, a leader at Finchley Reform Synagogue, said the incident was ‘clearly an attempt to intimidate the British Jewish community’.
By Ellie Crabbe
15 Apr 2026
Crime
Man charged with Primrose Hill murder of 21-year-old appears in court
Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27, was charged in connection with the death of filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan
By Ellie Crabbe
13 Apr 2026
Politics
NHS urges patients to come forward as normal amid ‘difficult’ six-day strike
Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are to stage a six-day walkout on Tuesday.
By Ellie Crabbe
6 Apr 2026
UK5 Apr 2026
Two teens arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old shot dead
Police are continuing to investigate the incident in Woolwich, south-east London.
Crime
Police make new arrest after alleged arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Four ambulances from Hatzola, a volunteer-led ambulance service operating in the Golders Green area of north-west London, were set on fire in March.
By Ellie Crabbe
4 Apr 2026
Business News
Watchdogs join up to tackle saga motorists face making car finance claims
Final decisions on the long-awaited programme will be published by the FCA.
By Ellie Crabbe
30 Mar 2026
UK
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope exchange letters ahead of Vatican visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit the Pope at the Vatican next month.
By Ellie Crabbe
26 Mar 2026
Crime
Benefit cheat who claimed anxiety left her housebound caught ziplining in Mexico
Catherine Wieland must repay the £23,000 she was given in benefits she did not qualify for, the DWP said.
By Ellie Crabbe
26 Mar 2026
Crime23 Mar 2026
Two men jailed over £65k watch robbery outside Mayfair café
Besart Krasniqr was robbed of his Patek Philippe watch while walking through central London in the afternoon
Politics
Culture Secretary suggests 10-year time limit on BBC charter will be removed
Lisa Nandy said the current charter would be ‘the last of its kind’.
By Ellie Crabbe
17 Mar 2026
UK
Family received ‘very distressing news’ about Jimmy Lai’s health, son says
The Hong Kong democracy campaigner and British citizen was sentenced to 20 years in prison last month under a security law imposed by China.
By Ellie Crabbe
17 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Government to unveil £12m fund for local news in bid to tackle ‘news deserts’
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveiled the local media strategy on Tuesday.
By Ellie Crabbe
17 Mar 2026
Health
Gender-affirming hormone treatment for children halted by NHS
The treatment has been available on the NHS for 16 and 17-year-olds with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria but is being paused from Monday.
By Ellie Crabbe
9 Mar 2026
UK
Dozens of trains cancelled after fire near Glasgow Central station
National Rail said part of the station will be closed until further notice.
By Ellie Crabbe
8 Mar 2026
UK
Will you carry me? Couples dash to be crowned winners of UK Wife Carrying Race
Dozens took part in the race up and down the Nower in Dorking, Surrey.
By Ellie Crabbe
8 Mar 2026
Crime
First reporter to interview Soham killer was suspicious from start
Brian Farmer worked for the Press Association in East Anglia at the time.
By Ellie Crabbe
7 Mar 2026
UK
Duke of Sussex hails Paralympic skier’s determination as he takes on biathlon
Scott Meenagh, 36, turned to sport when he lost both his legs after stepping on an IED while on duty in Afghanistan.
By Ellie Crabbe
7 Mar 2026
Crime
Soham killer Ian Huntley dies after attack in maximum security prison
His life support was reportedly switched off on Friday.
By Ellie Crabbe
7 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Writing will ‘take you on adventures’, Queen tells competition finalists
Camilla presented the winners of the BBC 500 Words writing competition with medals at a Windsor Castle ceremony.
By Ellie Crabbe
6 Mar 2026
Business News
Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume
A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.
By Ellie Crabbe
2 Mar 2026