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UK
King’s visit to British Asian Trust gala ‘celebrates unity’, Dame Meera Syal says
Charles helped co-found the British Asian-led charity nearly two decades ago.
9 Jun 2026
Crime
Police who sprayed and tasered amputee ‘used force first, asked questions later’
A care home had called 999 after Donald Burgess, a single-leg amputee and wheelchair user, reportedly grabbed a knife and threatened to stab staff.
27 May 2025
Health
NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals
The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.
24 May 2025
UK
Jewish protester charged with ‘racial harassment’ over anti-Hezbollah sign
The protester held a placard depicting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah holding a pager to his face, with the words ‘beep, beep, beep’.
24 May 2025
Celebrity News
Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity
The items sold included a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as protagonist Tommy Shelby in the show’s final scenes.
23 May 2025
Crime
Officer’s decision to spray amputee, 92, was ‘consistent with training’
The care home had called 999 after Mr Burgess, a single-leg amputee and wheelchair user, reportedly grabbed a knife and threatened to stab staff.
22 May 2025
Crime
Officer who used spray on amputee, 92, did not see he was disabled, court told
Pc Stephen Smith is accused of using excessive force on Donald Burgess during an incident at a care home in East Sussex in June 2022.
22 May 2025
UK
Firefighter killed in Bicester blaze ‘true definition of a hero’, family says
Martyn Sadler died alongside fellow firefighter Jennie Logan and member of the public David Chester following a fire at a former RAF base.
21 May 2025
Crime21 May 2025
Third man in court over fires on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer
It is alleged that Ukrainian national Petro Pochynok conspired with two others to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
Celebrity News11 May 2025
Channel 4 commissions documentary on adult content creator Bonnie Blue
The 25-year-old OnlyFans model achieved viral fame in 2024 after claiming that she had slept with more than 1,000 men in 12 hours.
UK
Passengers at Stansted face long delays and disruption after IT glitch
London Stansted said the malfunction affected a number of systems at the airport, including check-in, baggage and security.
11 May 2025
UK
Stansted Airport passengers face disruption after ‘IT issue’ affects systems
Passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the hub.
11 May 2025
UK
Duke of Edinburgh to represent King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
The Duke of Edinburgh is to represent the King at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV, Buckingham Palace has said.
10 May 2025
UK
Holocaust survivor attends interfaith VE Day celebration at UK’s oldest mosque
John Hajdu, 88, said it was ‘absolutely vital’ that future generations remember the Holocaust as he attended the interfaith VE Day gathering.
4 May 2025
UK
London Marathon breaks world record with more than 1.1 million entries for 2026
Applications for the 2026 race have increased by 36% from last year, organisers said.
3 May 2025
Crime
Man who tricked his way into Wembley for Champions League final may face jail
A court heard Steven Carruthers and his four-year-old son rubbed shoulders with celebrities and sat in seats which should have cost more than £20,000.
29 Apr 2025
Environment
Warning over high pollen and UV levels as temperatures set to hit 29C
Temperature records for April and May are unlikely to be broken this week, the Met Office said.
28 Apr 2025
Crime
Jail for driver who caused deaths of mother and daughter during storm
Data later revealed Firas Zeineddine, 46, had been driving at more than 90mph in bad weather conditions.
28 Apr 2025
UK
Pope Francis’s funeral to be ‘symbol of humility’ – head of Catholic aid group
Some 150,000 people have passed by Francis’s coffin over the past three days as he lay in state in St Peter’s Basilica.
25 Apr 2025
UK
Francis: How will pontiff’s funeral differ from those held for predecessors?
Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.
24 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Ella Rae Wise tells Chesney Hawkes he ‘should have stood up’ to Mickey Rourke
The Only Way Is Essex star Wise nominated singer Hawkes for eviction during Monday night’s episode, claiming he had not stood up for her.
21 Apr 2025