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
Business News
Failed Britishvolt project bought by Australian start-up
The firm had planned a £4 billion EV battery factory in North East.
By John Besley
27 Feb 2023
Business News
Australian firm completes takeover of Britishvolt
The company was founded in 2019 but collapsed just three years later, laying off most of its 200 staff.
By John Besley
27 Feb 2023
UK
Man and teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stab incident
The victim’s condition has been described as serious, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
By John Besley
27 Feb 2023
Crime
Vehicles damaged after incident involving samurai swords in Reading
Police said there were reports of up to eight people armed with samurai swords and machetes, as well as damage to vehicles.
By John Besley
24 Feb 2023
Politics
Sadiq Khan announces funding to deliver affordable housing for refugees
Mr Khan said he has allocated £126 million to the scheme from the Government’s £500 million Local Authority Housing Fund.
By John Besley
24 Feb 2023
UK
Boy, 13, arrested over stabbing incident in Bournemouth
A 14-year-old boy is in hospital in a critical condition.
By John Besley
23 Feb 2023
Politics
Coalition of health and fitness bodies call for greater energy support
Around 350 leisure facilities nationally have seen service restrictions or temporary and permanent closures since October 2022.
By John Besley
22 Feb 2023
Politics
Lord Frost calls on Government to ’embrace’ Brexit as he warns of ‘secret’ plot
The 57-year-old said there was evidence that ‘many in our political and business establishment want to unravel the deals we did’.
By John Besley
13 Feb 2023
World
King Charles will not feature on Australia’s new five dollar banknote
An effigy of the Queen will continue to be printed on Australia’s coins until the Royal Australian Mint transitions to a portrait of the King
By John Besley
2 Feb 2023
UK
Man, 32, charged with the murder of Natalie McNally
Ms McNally, 32, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was stabbed in her home in Lurgan on December 18.
By John Besley
2 Feb 2023
UK
Devon and Cornwall Police told to make urgent improvements by watchdog
The force was placed in special measures last year.
By John Besley
2 Feb 2023
UK
Man dies after being stabbed in Bristol park
The man’s identity has not yet been formally confirmed.
By John Besley
1 Feb 2023
UK14 Jan 2023
British-Iranian national accused of being a spy executed in Iran
Following the news, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemmed the ‘callous and cowardly act’ by the Iranian regime
Politics
Rishi Sunak ‘pledges to deliver tank squadron to Ukraine’
A Downing St source said Mr Sunak will inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the plan on Saturday.
By John Besley
14 Jan 2023
UK
Man, 46, arrested in connection with Natalie McNally murder released on bail
Police have previously made two arrests but no-one has been charged.
By John Besley
14 Jan 2023
Crime
Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman
He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
By John Besley
3 Jan 2023
UK
British pair among four killed in helicopter collision in Australia
Queensland Police said the 57-year-old woman and 65-year-old man were travelling from the UK.
By John Besley
3 Jan 2023
UK
Woman killed and multiple people injured in Merseyside pub shooting
Merseyside Police said officers were called to the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village, Wallasey around 11.50pm on Saturday
By John Besley
25 Dec 2022
Environment
Scottish Highlands set for white Christmas amid warnings for snow and ice
A yellow warning is in place from 9pm on Christmas Day to 6pm on Boxing Day.
By John Besley
24 Dec 2022
UK
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following pub assault
A 44-year-old man is currently in police custody.
By John Besley
24 Dec 2022