John Besley
Politics
Indian national arrested after Russian shadow vessel intercepted in Channel
It is understood 24 Georgian and Indian crew members remain on board and are assisting with the investigation.
By John Besley
15 Jun 2026
UK
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis expected to appear in court in US
Lewis was earlier indicted in New York for allegedly ‘orchestrating a brazen insider trading scheme’.
By John Besley
26 Jul 2023
UK
Tottenham owner Joe Lewis indicted in US for ‘brazen insider trading scheme’
The billionaire bought a controlling stake in the club in 2001 for £22 million.
By John Besley
26 Jul 2023
Politics
New British medal to honour UK humanitarian disaster rescuers
International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell said the medal will shine a spotlight on ‘unsung humanitarian heroes’
By John Besley
23 Jul 2023
UK
Four men arrested in connection with abandoned football match
The men remain in police custody
By John Besley
23 Jul 2023
Business News
Many older people who left work in 2020-21 ended up in relative poverty – report
Relative poverty refers to people living in households with income below 60% of the median in any respective year.
By John Besley
7 Jul 2023
Politics
Sajid Javid calls for royal commission into the NHS
The former health secretary says both major political parties privately believe the NHS is ‘unsustainable’ in its current form.
By John Besley
4 Jul 2023
UK
Tighter limit on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024
Under the new limit, affected industries will be required to bring their emissions down at the rate needed to reach net zero goals
By John Besley
3 Jul 2023
Celebrity News
Paul O’Grady’s widower ‘still digesting’ the entertainer’s death
O’Grady died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ at his home on March 28 at the age of 67.
By John Besley
25 Jun 2023
Politics
Rishi Sunak outlines 15-year plan to ‘build the health workforce of the future’
Writing in The Sunday Times, Mr Sunak said he feels ‘a great responsibility to ensure our NHS endures’.
By John Besley
25 Jun 2023
Politics
2.5 million illicit vapes seized in three years ‘tip of the iceberg’
More than 1,350,000 vapes were seized by trading standards at Hillingdon council in west London alone
By John Besley
24 Jun 2023
UK
Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Derby
Police said his death is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation is underway.
By John Besley
12 Jun 2023
Politics
Rishi Sunak hopes Southampton will ‘bounce back’ from relegation
Bottom club Southampton have already been relegated from the Premier League.
By John Besley
19 May 2023
Tech
Proposed amendment to Online Safety Bill to address misogynistic abuse online
Tory peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes said social media companies at the moment ‘are failing women and girls’.
By John Besley
16 May 2023
Environment
Third annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony to be held in Singapore
The 2023 finalists for the innovation award are set to be unveiled in the autumn
By John Besley
15 May 2023
Politics
Ron DeSantis commends Kemi Badenoch for opposition to ‘woke ideology’
Mr DeSantis has not announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination but is widely expected to do so
By John Besley
30 Apr 2023
UK
Faith leaders unite to encourage communities to volunteer on coronation weekend
The Big Help Out aims to inspire and recruit a new generation of volunteers by showing how easy it is to get involved.
By John Besley
30 Apr 2023
Politics
Yousaf: Finding auditor to meet SNP accounts deadline will be challenging
Separate accounts need to be submitted for the SNP Westminster group by May 31 in order to receive public funding known as ‘Short money’.
By John Besley
25 Apr 2023
UK
Plan of Titanic sells at auction for £195,000
The plan went on sale alongside a host of other Titanic memorabilia.
By John Besley
24 Apr 2023
Environment
Northern lights visible over the UK for second straight night
Cloudy skies unfortunately prevented some keen stargazers in England’s south from getting a second glimpse
By John Besley
28 Feb 2023
Crime
Charles Bronson says he can ‘taste freedom’ ahead of parole hearing
Bronson features in a new two-part documentary from Channel 4.
By John Besley
28 Feb 2023