Helen William

London

Big Ben protester 'cost taxpayers £67,000', court told

Pro-Palestine activist scaled Elizabeth Tower then stayed up landmark for 15 hours, court told

9 Jun 2026
Money

Two arrested in east London over suspected £153m TikTok tax scam

The tax body says to ‘protect your personal tax details in the same way you protect your bank details’

5 Jun 2026
UK

Seriously ill boy gets Queen to present his bravery medal from Scouts

Camilla was hosting a tea party for Dreams And Wishes – a charity which helps seriously ill children and their families build precious memories.
3 Jun 2026
UK

Soldier who died at horse show remembered as 'bright light'

Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan suffered fatal injuries after falling from her horse on May 15

3 Jun 2026
Crime

Boy struck down with serious illness ‘scared of falling ill again’, mother says

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

Funeral held for soldier who died at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan suffered serious injuries after falling from her horse on May 15.
2 Jun 2026
UK

King and Queen celebrate as three of their horses romp home

On Friday, they achieved a horse racing treble with three winners at two racecourses.
15 May 2026
Environment

Temperatures could climb into mid-20s by bank holiday weekend, says Met Office

Long range models suggest changeable conditions but warmer than average temperatures for parts of the UK later this month.
13 May 2026
Politics

Family of British couple jailed in Iran say they have lost contact with them

British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman, of East Sussex, were jailed for 10 years.
13 May 2026
UK

Pro-Palestine marchers fear there could be clampdown on demonstrations

Michael Coulston, of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said: ‘I think the authorities will always try to use any excuse to try and prevent protest.’
2 May 2026
Crime

Pair charged over disruption at last year's London Marathon

Cristy North, 38, of Nottingham, and Ivan Holland, 19, of Bristol, were charged with causing a public nuisance

23 Apr 2026
UK

Bikers urged to volunteer to help train guide dog puppies for ‘real world’

Around 100 puppy raisers are needed every month to meet demand, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association says.
22 Apr 2026
Crime

Teenage boy admits high street shoplifting spree of almost £140,000

Prosecutor Edward Kalber called for the case to be deal with at crown court.
30 Mar 2026
Crime

Woman who sent death threats to Angela Rayner is sentenced

Elizabeth Harker, 63, sent abusive voicemails to the former Deputy Prime Minister’s Ashton-under-Lyne constituency office

24 Mar 2026
UK

Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London

A parade form Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square included dancers and a giant model of the patron saint.

15 Mar 2026
Politics

Vigil held for Iran’s Khamenei as counter-protesters gather nearby

The two sides were separated by a heavy uniformed police presence in Sidney Street.
4 Mar 2026
Crime

Angela Rayner 'distressed' by threats to kill, court hears

Elizabeth Harker, 63, of Luton, Bedfordshire, previously pleaded guilty to sending a communication that was ‘grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character’

2 Mar 2026
Politics

King visits top UK operational military headquarters

Charles was given an insight at Northwood HQ, north-west London, into the round-the-clock work used to help keep the UK and allies safe.
27 Feb 2026
UK

Duke of Sussex calls for aid corridors to be opened in Gaza

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Jordan.
26 Feb 2026
UK

Rescue service volunteers hoped to find Noah Donohoe alive, inquest told

The boy’s body was found in a storm drain tunnel in north Belfast in June 2020 that could ‘could be easily opened’, the inquest heard.
25 Feb 2026
UK

Noah Donohoe inquest told storm drain ‘could be easily opened’

Noah, a pupil of St Malachy’s College, was 14 when his body was found in a storm drain tunnel in north Belfast in June 2020.
25 Feb 2026