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
Crime
Met volunteer officer had 12-year-old perform sex act in public, court told
The defendant allegedly told one victim she ‘enjoyed being raped’ during sexual encounters.
By Josh Payne
11 Aug 2025
Politics
Chinook disaster families ‘disgusted’ after PM rejects inquiry calls
Sir Keir Starmer said a public inquiry would not be ‘in the public interest’.
By Josh Payne
8 Aug 2025
UK
Negligence of Titan tour operator chief contributed to implosion deaths – report
The US Coast Guard published its lengthy investigation report on Tuesday.
By Josh Payne
5 Aug 2025
UK
Titan tour operator ‘leveraged intimidation tactics’ – report
The US Coast Guard criticised OceanGate’s design and testing processes in a 335-page report.
By Josh Payne
5 Aug 2025
Crime
Jay Blades in court after separate rape charges emerge
The 55-year-old star of BBC show The Repair Shop separately faces one charge of controlling or coercive behaviour.
By Josh Payne
5 Aug 2025
Crime
Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey to appear in court charged with rape
The CPS said the midfielder faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following alleged offences between 2021 and 2022.
By Josh Payne
5 Aug 2025
Politics
Trump says he has not been asked to pardon Maxwell following Epstein interviews
The disgraced British socialite has answered questions for two days regarding her affiliation with Epstein.
By Josh Payne
28 Jul 2025
UK
Lionesses to celebrate Euros win at Downing Street reception
The reception will begin two days of celebrations for the England team.
By Josh Payne
28 Jul 2025
UK
Lionesses set for bus parade celebration after dramatic Euros win
England beat Spain in a penalty shootout in the final in Switzerland on Sunday.
By Josh Payne
27 Jul 2025
UK
Penalty shootout joy for England fans as Lionesses retain Euros title
Two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saw England to victory in Switzerland on Sunday.
By Josh Payne
27 Jul 2025
UK
Jubilant scenes as Lionesses keep Euros dream alive with second-half equaliser
Alessia Russo sent England supporters into raptures as her header made it 1-1 on Sunday.
By Josh Payne
27 Jul 2025
UK
England fans watch on nervously as Lionesses fall behind in final
The Prince of Wales and his daughter Princess Charlotte were present in Switzerland to cheer the Lionesses on.
By Josh Payne
27 Jul 2025
Celebrity News
Bafta-nominated actor Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault
The 27-year-old is accused of offences against one woman in January 2023.
By Josh Payne
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Murdered MP’s widow accuses Government of ‘cover-up’ following Prevent review
Lady Julia Amess described the report as an ‘insult to Sir David’s memory’ in a letter to the Home Secretary.
By Josh Payne
25 Jul 2025
Crime
Husband who killed wife in knife attack as she pushed pram jailed for life
Habibur Masum tracked Kulsuma Akter to a women’s refuge and attacked her in broad daylight.
By Josh Payne
22 Jul 2025
Crime
Victim’s family will never forgive ‘monster’ who killed her as she pushed pram
Kulsuma Akter’s family said ‘no amount of time in prison will change the life sentence he has inflicted upon us all’.
By Josh Payne
22 Jul 2025
Politics
First criminal conviction linked to Capture referred to Court of Appeal
An application was made on behalf of Patricia Owen to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
By Josh Payne
18 Jul 2025
UK
Eight officers injured following protest outside asylum seeker hotel
The officers sustained injuries to their hands as well as cuts and grazes, Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said.
By Josh Payne
18 Jul 2025
Politics
Daughter of murdered MP criticises Prevent report and reiterates inquiry calls
Katie Amess said David Anderson KC’s report ‘tells us there were failures but does not say why’.
By Josh Payne
17 Jul 2025
Politics
Amess family ‘deeply hurt’ after Home Secretary letter following Prevent review
The murdered MP’s family spokesman said Yvette Cooper’s ‘piecemeal approach… will never deliver the whole truth, accountability and justice’.
By Josh Payne
16 Jul 2025