Matthew George
Politics
Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections
On polling day elections will take place in 136 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.
18 Apr 2026
UK
Teenager charged with murder of man who died after traffic lights ‘altercation’
Sadiq Al-lami, 30, died in hospital a short time after the incident.
25 Jan 2024
Politics16 Jan 2024
Boundary changes leave Labour needing historic election swing
The first changes to constituencies since 2010 give the Conservatives a modest boost
Politics
How are general election notional results calculated after boundary changes?
Results are worked out based on the index of change for each parliamentary constituency.
16 Jan 2024
UK
Family ‘thrilled’ as fundraiser Tony Hudgell, nine, is youngest to get honour
He is awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the prevention of child abuse.
29 Dec 2023
UK21 Dec 2023
Four charged in connection with Elle Edwards Christmas Eve shooting
Two men and two women will appear in court next year
Crime
Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault
The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.
4 Nov 2023
UK
Man charged with murder of artist Claire Knights
The man, 20, was also charged with voyeurism.
18 Sept 2023
Politics
Rishi Sunak promises to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year
The Prime Minister has acted after a series of attacks.
15 Sept 2023
London9 Sept 2023
Mike Yarwood dead: Comedian and impersonator passes away aged 82
He became a household name with his ability to mimic politicians and other public figures
UK12 Jun 2023
Children dead in suspected double murder named
The schools of both of the children paid emotional tributes to them
Crime
Police reject rules changes which would have kept names of suspects secret
Media bosses had raised concerns over proposed changes to the College of Policing guidance.
24 Mar 2023
Celebrity News
Wet Leg praise Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert Hall charity fundraiser
The indie duo played the third night of the annual series of charity fundraising gigs.
23 Mar 2023
London11 Jan 2023
Uranium discovered at Heathrow sparking counter-terror investigation
It is understood that the Home Office does not believe there is any threat to the public
UK
Terror police probe package contaminated with uranium seized at Heathrow
Scotland Yard said there was no threat to the public.
10 Jan 2023
Celebrity News
John Witherow steps down as Times editor after nine years
Rupert Murdoch praised him as ‘one of the great editors of his generation’.
27 Sept 2022
UK
The Prince of Wales’s tribute to the Queen in full
It will be some time before the reality of ‘life without Grannie will truly feel real’, William said.
10 Sept 2022
UK
Police watchdog begins homicide inquiry into fatal shooting of Chris Kaba
The 24-year-old was shot dead by armed Metropolitan Police officers in south London.
9 Sept 2022
Politics
Prime Minister Liz Truss’s statement on the Queen in full
The Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built, the Prime Minister said.
8 Sept 2022
Music
Showman Nick Cave brings All Points East festival to jubilant end
Other artists to play on the final day of the festival included Michael Kiwanuka, The Smile, Kae Tempest and Sleaford Mods.
29 Aug 2022