Jamel Smith
UK
102-year-old RAF veteran flies again in 1930s plane
Arthur Clark’s east London care home surprised him with a visit to Classic Wings at Duxford in Cambridge for the special flight.
By Jamel Smith
5 Jun 2024
UK
Police arrest man in connection with Luton Airport fire
Bedfordshire Police said the man was detained as a precaution and investigations so far suggest the blaze started accidentally due to a vehicle fault.
By Jamel Smith
23 Oct 2023
Politics
Protesters say Labour has blood on its hands outside party’s HQ
Demonstrators called for Labour to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the UK to stop arming Israel.
By Jamel Smith
20 Oct 2023
UK18 Oct 2023
Newlyweds from Berkshire on honeymoon in Uganda killed by 'terrorists'
The victims have been named as well-known businessman David Barlow and his wife Celia, from Hampstead Norreys near Newbury
Environment
Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK
The Met Office has updated weather warnings as the second named storm of the season approaches the UK on Wednesday.
By Jamel Smith
18 Oct 2023
London18 Oct 2023
Storm Babet set to batter UK with heavy rain and high winds
London is set for heavy downpours, wind and brisk temperatures
Environment
Warnings for heavy wind and rain in place for arrival of Storm Babet
As the storm approaches on Tuesday, forecasters said gale-force gusts could occur along the coasts of Wales and southwest England.
By Jamel Smith
17 Oct 2023
Politics
Charities urge Government to work with Israel to avoid human catastrophe in Gaza
Hamas, who staged a brutal attack on Israel on Saturday, dismissed the evacuation order and called on people to stay in their homes.
By Jamel Smith
13 Oct 2023
Environment
Parts of UK could see frost and snow this weekend as temperatures plummet
Northern and rural areas of Scotland could experience minus 4C temperatures and snow overnight on Friday into the weekend.
By Jamel Smith
13 Oct 2023
UK
Father’s appeal over 2018 murder as £20,000 reward offered by police
Law student Sami Sidhom, 18, was stabbed to death in east London five years ago.
By Jamel Smith
13 Oct 2023
UK
King in joyful spirit as he presents engineering prizes at Buckingham Palace
It is the first time Charles has presented the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering since his coronation.
By Jamel Smith
12 Oct 2023
Politics
‘Lucky’ woman saves four lives in Hamas attack on Israeli festival
Noa Beer, 29, attended the Supernova Festival with a DJ on Saturday when Hamas militants stormed the festival with rockets and gunfire.
By Jamel Smith
10 Oct 2023
Science
Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this weekend
The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak on Sunday night after nightfall, starting from Friday.
By Jamel Smith
6 Oct 2023
Health
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early and ‘revolutionise’ checks
The robot can detect lumps at large depths and apply human-like forces with precision using sensor technology.
By Jamel Smith
4 Oct 2023
UK
Midwife swaps birth centre to work on Antarctica island with penguins
Bridie Martin-West has been appointed as ‘base leader’
By Jamel Smith
2 Oct 2023
Environment
Remnants of rain from Storm Agnes trigger yellow weather warning for South Wales
Remnants of the storm will bring heavy rain to parts of South Wales as the storm works its way out into the North Sea.
By Jamel Smith
28 Sept 2023
UK
Father of special needs child ‘struck a chord’ with Kate over morning sickness
The Princess of Wales visited children with special needs at the Orchards in Sittingbourne, Kent, on Wednesday morning.
By Jamel Smith
27 Sept 2023
Politics
Tory MP says Rishi Sunak made ‘right decision’ in delaying net zero policies
Andrea Jenkyns also paid tribute to her mother who passed away in December after being made a dame for her political and public service.
By Jamel Smith
26 Sept 2023
UK
Man who fought terror attacker: Gallantry medal provides me with ‘closure’
Lukasz Koczocik received the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his part in fighting off Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist Usman Khan in 2019.
By Jamel Smith
26 Sept 2023
London
Men who confronted Fishmonger’s Hall terrorist to be honoured
John Crilly and Likasz Koczocik confronted terrorist Usman Khan
By Jamel Smith
26 Sept 2023
Environment
Storm Agnes to batter UK with strong winds and heavy rain
The first named storm of the season could bring gusts of up to 80mph in some places.
By Jamel Smith
25 Sept 2023