Jessica Coates
UK
Arrest after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing
The incident took place on Monday evening in the Kinnaird Avenue area of the city.
9 Jun 2026
Environment
Parts of England to hit 30C as fire crews travel across country to battle blaze
Heat health alerts were extended into next week for much of England.
15 Aug 2025
Politics
Human rights ‘worsened’ in UK over the past year, says US
The annual US State Department report points to violence motivated by antisemitism and ‘serious restrictions’ on freedom of speech.
13 Aug 2025
Politics
Inheritance tax changes under consideration amid spending gap concerns – reports
Government U-turns over winter fuel payments and welfare reform have left Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a multibillion-pound fiscal shortfall.
13 Aug 2025
Showbiz11 Aug 2025
Biddy Baxter dead at 92: Tributes pour in for Blue Peter pioneer
Baxter took over as editor of Blue Peter in 1965, several years after the programme’s launch
Crime
British backpacker pleads guilty to fatal e-scooter crash in Australia
Kemp will remain in custody and is due to appear before Perth District Court on October 31, when a date will be set for her sentencing.
11 Aug 2025
UK
YouTube ads should be monitored like traditional media, say Lib Dems
The party said YouTube ads should be screened for ‘harmful and misleading content’.
6 Aug 2025
Politics1 Aug 2025
Civil service internships to be restricted to working class
‘We need to get more working-class young people into the Civil Service so it harnesses the broadest range of talent and truly reflects the country’
Health
Nurses expected to vote to reject proposed pay deal – report
BBC reports suggest the offer will be firmly rejected by nursing staff.
28 Jul 2025
UK
Imported dogs could carry disease or behaviour risk, RSPCA warns
Under current laws, rescue organisations are not required to be licensed in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
28 Jul 2025
Business News
UK car vehicle production falls amid global economic and trade uncertainty
British car output fell 7.3% in the first six months of the year, while van and other commercial vehicle production plummeted by 45.4%.
24 Jul 2025
Crime
British backpacker faces court over fatal e-scooter crash in Australia
Alicia Kemp was previously denied bail at a hearing in June.
15 Jul 2025
UK11 Jul 2025
Doctors told to send people to the gym instead of writing sick notes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK could no longer afford to ‘keep writing people off’
Business News11 Jul 2025
Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031
The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.
Politics
Phillipson urges Britons to have more children amid ‘worrying’ birth rates
Official data shows fertility rates in England and Wales dropped to 1.44 children per woman in 2023.
30 Jun 2025
Film
Denis Villeneuve to direct new James Bond film
The Canadian director and four-time Academy Award nominee will also serve as an executive producer.
26 Jun 2025
UK
Australian police offer new reward in bid to find Peter Falconio’s body
Bradley Murdoch is serving a life sentence for killing the British backpacker and attacking his girlfriend, Joanne Lees.
25 Jun 2025
Showbiz25 Jun 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make red carpet debut in Nashville
The pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs player walked hand-in-hand at the opening night of Tight End University in Nashville
UK
Met Police appeal after ‘priceless’ 280-year-old violin stolen from pub
The instrument belongs to a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
23 Jun 2025
Politics
Lammy says Middle East needs ‘diplomatic solution’ after US talks
The comments came in the hours after calls between UK and US leaders.
23 Jun 2025
Environment
Thousands brave the heat to watch summer solstice sunrise
Temperatures in Salisbury and Greater London reached 18C by 5am, according to the Met Office.
21 Jun 2025