Ellie Ng
Politics
Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade
There were more than 22,000 fewer pupils in independent schools in January compared with the same point last year.
By Ellie Ng
4 Jun 2026
Crime
Ex-priest assaulted ‘staggering number’ of women in ‘cult’ church group – court
Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was leader of the evangelical movement the Nine O’Clock Service.
By Ellie Ng
1 Jul 2025
Politics
Flights resuming in Qatar as airspace reopens amid Middle East conflict
The airspace had been shut to ‘ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors’.
By Ellie Ng
23 Jun 2025
UK
Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure
Mish and Lucy, both four-years-old, had their adventure on Monday afternoon.
By Ellie Ng
23 Jun 2025
Crime
Boy, 15, heard screaming for help after machete stabbing, court told
Three teenagers appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday over the killing.
By Ellie Ng
20 Jun 2025
Music
Chris Brown arrives at court to enter plea over ‘bottle attack’ charge
The US musician is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Abraham Diaw in February 2023.
By Ellie Ng
20 Jun 2025
Environment
UK records warmest day of year so far as temperature hits 32.2C
The new high was measured in Kew, west London.
By Ellie Ng
19 Jun 2025
Politics
Fifth of academics do not feel free to teach controversial topics, survey shows
The poll was published alongside guidance from England’s higher education watchdog on protecting freedom of speech.
By Ellie Ng
19 Jun 2025
Crime
Suspended Conservative MP Patrick Spencer denies two counts of sexual assault
The MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
By Ellie Ng
16 Jun 2025
Environment
‘Lively night of weather’ featuring thunderstorms, hail and gusts
It comes after the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far.
By Ellie Ng
14 Jun 2025
Environment
UK records warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 29.4C
It came ahead of an amber thunderstorm warning coming into effect.
By Ellie Ng
13 Jun 2025
UK
Demonstrators set to gather for multiple protests in London on Saturday
A protest against proposals for a new Chinese embassy will take place at the same time as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in Westminster.
By Ellie Ng
13 Jun 2025
UK
What we know so far after Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India
The Air India aircraft departed from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.
By Ellie Ng
12 Jun 2025
Crime
Laurence Fox could face trial in 2027 over upskirting photo of TV star
The actor-turned-activist, 47, is alleged to have shared a compromising image in a tweet
By Ellie Ng
12 Jun 2025
London10 Jun 2025
London to bask in 27C this week but thunderstorms 'possible'
While there may be more rainfall this week, temperatures could reach 29C outside of London
UK
‘Funny, caring, hardworking’ 14-year-old boy stabbed to death is named
The 14-year-old was injured in New Moston, Manchester, on Sunday.
By Ellie Ng
9 Jun 2025
Crime
‘Essex Boys’ triple killer Michael Steele released from prison
Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe.
By Ellie Ng
1 Jun 2025
Crime
Mother’s ‘long wait’ for justice over daughter’s death ahead of second inquest
Joy Dove has fought for years for a fresh investigation into her daughter Jodey Whiting’s death.
By Ellie Ng
1 Jun 2025
Environment
Higher chance of hot summer and heatwaves across UK, Met Office predicts
It follows the country’s sunniest spring on record.
By Ellie Ng
1 Jun 2025
Politics
Resident doctors warn of ‘immensely disruptive’ potential co-ordinated strikes
The physicians formerly known as junior doctors are being balloted in England for strike action.
By Ellie Ng
1 Jun 2025Environment
Temperatures hit 26C in warm end to UK’s sunniest spring on record
Provisional figures from the Met Office show 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up across the country between March 1 and May 27.
By Ellie Ng
31 May 2025