Helen William

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

The 14-year-old was found dead in an underground water tunnel on June 27 2020.

By Helen William

10 Jun 2026

Fourteen children arrested after boy, 14, dies in Gateshead fire

Blaze broke out at Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of the city on Friday

By Anthony France Helen William

3 May 2025

Fourteen children arrested after boy, 14, dies in Gateshead fire

The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of the city on Friday evening

By Helen William Anthony France

3 May 2025

Harry ‘calling court loss a stitch-up is offensive’, ex-protection officer says

Ken Wharfe, ex-royal protection officer to Harry, William and Diana, Princess of Wales, says Duke of Sussex has ‘played the wrong card’ on security.

By Helen William

3 May 2025

Crime

Football matches have better security than jails, says prison officers’ chief

Mark Fairhurst of the Prison Officers’ Association said overcrowding and violence were his members’ key concerns.

By Helen William

3 May 2025

‘Dignified silence’ was needed from Harry for reconciliation, commentator says

The Duke of Sussex spoke in a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in a court battle over his security.

By Helen William

3 May 2025

Crime

Jury shown video of ‘frenzied stabbing’ in suitcase murder trial

Yostin Andres Mosquera is accused of killing Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth in London.

By Helen William

1 May 2025

Celebrity News

Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist denies raping two women

Andrew Johnston, 30, competed as a singer on the television programme in 2008 and is now on trial at Southwark Crown Court.

By Helen William

30 Apr 2025

Crime

Alleged rape victim denies seeking ‘victory’ over ex-Britain’s Got Talent singer

Andrew Johnston, 30, denies two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

By Helen William

29 Apr 2025

Crime

Woman ‘distraught’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

Andrew Johnston, 30, denies two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

By Helen William

28 Apr 2025

Business News

Deliveroo in talks over £2.7 billion buyout proposal from DoorDash

Deliveroo’s board said it received an ‘indicative proposal’ from DoorDash on April 5.

By Helen William

25 Apr 2025

Police preparing for a busy weekend in London

St George’s Day events, FA Cup semi-finals, boxing at the Tottenham Stadium and a Just Stop Oil protest are all taking place at the weekend in London.

By Helen William

25 Apr 2025

Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid

In February, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she is prepared to support the expansion of Gatwick airport if the project is adjusted.

By Helen William

25 Apr 2025

Crime

Laurence Fox to appear in court over ‘compromising photo’ of TV star

The 46 year-old actor-turned-politician is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday

By Helen William

25 Apr 2025

Crime

UK-Thai deal sees 90% reduction in cannabis smuggling by post, Home Office says

Extra checks are taking place in Thailand and Border Force have detected 1.5 tonnes of cannabis coming through the post in the first quarter of 2025.

By Helen William

25 Apr 2025

Science

Combination of drugs could prevent thousands of heart attacks, study suggests

Patients who get an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not all, researchers said.

By Helen William

14 Apr 2025