Matt Watts

News Editor

UK

Homes set on fire as disorder erupts in Belfast after knife attack

Fires started in several locations as crowds gathered after calls for protests in Belfast following a shocking knife attack

9 Jun 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi
World

Pam Bondi sacked by Trump as Attorney General

Bondi removed from post following US President’s mounting frustration with her performance, including her handling of the Epstein files

2 Apr 2026
Showbiz

Scott Mills sacked after BBC learned alleged victim was under 16

The DJ, 53, was investigated by police in 2017 over allegations of serious sex offences, but the case was dropped due to lack of evidence

2 Apr 2026
London

Police under criminal probe after boy, 16, injured in stop and search

Three Met officers under criminal investigation and a futher three face gross misconduct probe after boy suffers fractured knee

1 Apr 2026
London

Teens cause fresh mayhem in Clapham days after mob storms shops

Clapham security guard tells of moment he was forced to lock customers inside M&S store - with further chaos on Tuesday evening

1 Apr 2026
World

Trump tells Britain 'go get your own oil’ in new attack over Iran war

Donald Trump has blasted Britain for refusing to help in the ‘decapitation of Iran’ as rising oil and gas prices hit UK consumers

1 Apr 2026
Showbiz

BBC apologises for failing to act on Scott Mills allegation last year

DJ questioned by police over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy under 16 in 2018, but the case was dropped

1 Apr 2026
World

Tiger Woods 'had pills in pocket and bloodshot eyes' after car crash

New details of 15-time major winning golfer’s crash in Floria released

31 Mar 2026
Crime

Pictured: 'Funny' and 'honest' man shot dead outside Euston station

Police name victim of fatal shooting in central London as Nahom Medhani as his family tell of their heartbreak

31 Mar 2026
UK

King's state visit to US to go ahead despite Iran war tensions

Despite strain between Downing Street and the White House, Charles and Camilla will undertake their long-planned state visit in late April

31 Mar 2026
UK

Millions who were mis-sold car finance to receive £829 average payout

Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance deals to receive compensation under the FCA's new redress scheme

30 Mar 2026
Showbiz

Alison Hammond reveals horrific break-in at home by burglar with knife

This Morning presenter opens up about ordeal that left her feeling ‘violated’ and ‘unsafe’

30 Mar 2026
Matvei Rumiantsev court case
Crime

Man jailed for assaulting woman before Barron Trump alerted police

US President’s son witnessed Matvei Rumiantsev attacking woman on FaceTime video call

27 Mar 2026
Heavy crowds cause delays at Chicago OâHare Airport
World

World Cup fans face 'dire situation' at US airports

Passengers at US airports have been facing huge delays - and the situation is predicted to worsen at the World Cup this summer

26 Mar 2026
Golders Green incident
Crime

Two British men bailed over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Counter-terrorism officers arrested the men – aged 47 and 45 – on Wednesday morning at addresses in north-west and central London

26 Mar 2026
Tech

Sussexes say 'floodgates open' after social media addiction ruling

Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed a woman’s mental health, a court has ruled

26 Mar 2026
Crispin Blunt court case
Politics

Former Tory minister admits drug possession and 'chemsex' parties

The former Conservative MP is fined £1,200 after pleading guilty to four counts of drug possession at Westminster Magistrates Court

26 Mar 2026
George Medal recipient Nathan Newby
UK

Hero patient stopped hospital terror attack with 'cuddle' for bomber

Nathan Newby who stopped atrocity at Leeds hospital by talking to terrorist for several hours to receive George Medal for ‘extraordinary’ bravery

25 Mar 2026
World

Seven dogs stolen in China make incredible 17km trek home after escape

Footage of the dogs has gone viral after they were reportedly stolen for the meat trade but formed ‘band of brothers’ to make dramatic escape

24 Mar 2026
Politics

Trump pauses Iran energy strikes raising hope of end to war

The US president suspends threat to ‘obliterate’ Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened

23 Mar 2026
Crime

'Prankster' who filmed teen hurling chair off Westfield balcony guilty

The pair’s viral video showed the 15kg chair being launched 50ft off the second floor of Westfield in east London

23 Mar 2026