Josh Payne
Politics
Royal Navy helicopter crash victims named as families and military pay tribute
Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Petty Officer Owen Green all died in the incident on Wednesday.
By Josh Payne
4 Jun 2026
UK
Police reopen investigation into Andrew Tate sex abuse claims
Reports of alleged rape and sexual assault were made to Hertfordshire Constabulary between 2014 and 2015
By Josh Payne
26 Mar 2026
UK
Jeremy Vine stalker recalled to prison for breach of licence conditions
Alex Belfield was jailed for five years and 26 weeks in September 2022 for his campaign against four people.
By Josh Payne
26 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Watchdog probing force’s handling of sex abuse reports made against Andrew Tate
Hertfordshire Constabulary closed the four-year investigation in 2019.
By Josh Payne
25 Mar 2026
Politics
Sir Robert Buckland to lead review into failings prior to MP’s murder
Sir David Amess’s family were informed of the appointment of the former Conservative justice secretary on Monday.
By Josh Payne
23 Mar 2026
Politics
British man jailed in Iran criticises Government for abandonment in war zone
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were previously sentenced to 10 years in prison on spying charges.
By Josh Payne
23 Mar 2026
Football20 Mar 2026
Entering football match without a ticket to become a criminal offence
From this weekend, offenders will face a five-year football banning order as well as a fine of up to £1,000
UK
Met chief to urge US to release unredacted files on Lord Mandelson and Epstein
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is visiting America this week following a meeting with the US ambassador last month.
By Josh Payne
16 Mar 2026
Politics
Lord Mandelson handed £75,000 payout after contract as US ambassador terminated
Emails have suggested he initially requested more than £500,000.
By Josh Payne
11 Mar 2026
UK
Three women quizzed by police in Mohamed Al Fayed sex abuse investigation
More than 100 people have made allegations against the former Harrods boss.
By Josh Payne
6 Mar 2026
UK
Four arrested on suspicion of spying on Jewish community for Iran
The suspects were taken into custody following the arrests shortly after 1am on Friday.
By Josh Payne
6 Mar 2026
UK
Husband of Labour MP and two other men bailed over alleged spying for China
David Taylor, who is married to MP Joani Reid, was arrested on Wednesday.
By Josh Payne
5 Mar 2026
Politics
Navy in most ‘parlous state’ it has been in for 60 years, says its former chief
Lord West of Spithead said the service is ‘too small’ and has ‘not been looked after properly’.
By Josh Payne
4 Mar 2026
UK
Man charged with possession of offensive weapon after mosque incident
Darren Connor is due to appear before magistrates on Friday.
By Josh Payne
27 Feb 2026
Politics
King was to blame for Andrew losing trade envoy role – Epstein
Andrew is accused of sharing sensitive information with the paedophile financier during his time in the role.
By Josh Payne
26 Feb 2026
Crime24 Feb 2026
Thief stole handbag in Soho containing Faberge egg and watch worth £2m
The court heard the Faberge egg taken from the victim has not been located
Crime
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
The comedian and actor appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.
By Josh Payne
24 Feb 2026
Politics
Australian PM says he would back removal of Andrew from line of succession
Anthony Albanese wrote to Sir Keir Starmer following the former prince’s arrest on Thursday.
By Josh Payne
23 Feb 2026
UK23 Feb 2026
Axing Andrew from royal line of succession backed by Australian PM
Anthony Albanese has written to Sir Keir Starmer to say he would support any plan by the Government to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession
Crime
Nottingham attacks inquiry is ‘turning point in our pursuit of truth’ – families
The two-year public inquiry into the attacks is due to begin on Monday.
By Josh Payne
23 Feb 2026
UK
Andrew’s protection officers urged to come forward with what they ‘saw or heard’
The Met said it was also working with US counterparts to establish if London airports had been used to facilitate human trafficking.
By Josh Payne
20 Feb 2026