Joe Hadden
UK
Man dies after falling from hot air balloon
His body was found on Friday afternoon in a field in West Sussex.
By Joe Hadden
19 Sept 2025
UK
Catholics flock to Westminster Cathedral to offer thanks for new pope
Worshippers outside the place of worship said the new pontiff should focus on humility, peace and the poor.
By Joe Hadden
9 May 2025
UK
Augustine priest hails ‘icing on the cake’ as one of their own becomes Pope
Catholics at St Monica’s Church in Hoxton said it was a moment of pride when Pope Leo XIV was elected.
By Joe Hadden
9 May 2025
Crime
Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report art sales to Hezbollah financier
Oghenochuko Ojiri pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
By Joe Hadden
9 May 2025
Crime
Nottingham attack survivor says she wishes killer ‘had taken me instead’
Sharon Miller was on her way to work in Nottingham when the attacks happened in June 2023.
By Joe Hadden
9 May 2025
UK
D-Day veteran, 100, shares wartime memories at VE Day service
Peter Kent reflects on the horrors of Normandy as leaders and young people share tributes outside Westminster Abbey.
By Joe Hadden
8 May 2025
Crime
Man’s remains were found in suitcase alongside Arsenal towel, court hears
A forensic pathologist said Albert Alfonso’s torso had 13 stab wounds.
By Joe Hadden
6 May 2025
UK
Prince Louis mimics older brother George during VE Day event
Young royal’s antics at Queen Victoria Memorial spark laughter and social media reaction.
By Joe Hadden
5 May 2025
Environment
Fire chiefs call for urgent action on drownings
National Fire Chiefs Council urges legal duty for fire crews to respond to water emergencies after boy, 16, drowned.
By Joe Hadden
2 May 2025
Tech
Harrods hit by cyber attack amid wave of retailer hacking incidents
Marks & Spencer and Co-op have also been targeted in recent days as cybersecurity threats disrupt major high street names.
By Joe Hadden
1 May 2025
Environment
UK records sunniest April on record as temperatures soar into May
High pressure and clear skies brought the third warmest April and the hottest ever start to May.
By Joe Hadden
1 May 2025
Environment
Thursday set to be hottest day of the year with highs of 30C
The warm weather could also challenge the record for the highest April temperature in Wales, which is 26.2C.
By Joe Hadden
1 May 2025
UK
King and Queen host reception for cancer support charities at Buckingham Palace
Deborah James’s parents and Lorraine Kelly were among those who joined royals at the event celebrating grassroots cancer support.
By Joe Hadden
1 May 2025
Politics
Families of murdered MPs reject Kneecap’s ‘half an apology’
The rap trio said a video extract in which a band member appeared to voice support for killing MPs had been deliberately taken out of context.
By Joe Hadden
29 Apr 2025
Crime25 Apr 2025
Phone thief caught with blind woman’s handset after Beadle tackled him
A ceremonial Beadle was hailed for the dramatic takedown in the City of London.
Crime
Teenager sentenced to life for murder of 15-year-old Deshaun James-Tuitt
Youth handed minimum 15-year term for fatal knife attack in north London as judge says public watched victim die in the street
By Joe Hadden
25 Apr 2025
UK
Murder probe launched after man found dead in Southall
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial.
By Joe Hadden
24 Apr 2025
UK
Pope Francis lies in state as thousands begin to pay their respects
Vatican breaks with tradition as public viewing begins at St Peter’s Basilica.
By Joe Hadden
23 Apr 2025
UK
Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state
Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
By Joe Hadden
23 Apr 2025
Crime
Coroner urges government to act after man drowns at open water swimming event
Joel Ineson, 55, suffered a cardiac episode before drowning at a supervised session in a Sunderland park.
By Joe Hadden
22 Apr 2025
UK
Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick
More than 300 engineering projects will be carried out by Network Rail across Britain between Good Friday and Easter Monday.
By Joe Hadden
18 Apr 2025