Rod Minchin
UK
Police watchdog launches investigation into explosion deaths
Jo Shaw and former partner Ryan Kelly died in Bristol in the incident last month.
By Rod Minchin
2 Jun 2026
UK
William meets Isles of Scilly’s oldest resident, 102, during visit to hospital
Hilda Richards spent a night at the Isles of Scilly Hospital following a fall at home on Thursday and met William as he was shown around.
By Rod Minchin
22 May 2026
UK
William records birthday message during Duchy housing development visit
The Prince of Wales had been stopped by Mark O’Mahoney during a walkabout in Nansledan, near Newquay, Cornwall.
By Rod Minchin
21 May 2026
UK
Spitfire could return to production 90 years after first flight
The Supermarine Spitfire became one of the defining symbols of Britain during the Second World War.
By Rod Minchin
17 May 2026
Crime7 May 2026
Superdry co-founder jailed for eight years for rape
James Holder, 54, was convicted of raping a woman after a night out drinking
Crime
Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape
James Holder, 54, raped the woman after a night out drinking, Gloucester Crown Court heard.
By Rod Minchin
1 May 2026
Crime
At least two children die each month from knife injuries in England, study finds
Research has revealed a concerning rise in knife-related deaths among children under 17.
By Rod Minchin
20 Apr 2026
Science
Cornish radiocommunication station to support Nasa Moon mission
Goonhilly Earth Station, near Helston, will help to track the Orion spacecraft.
By Rod Minchin
30 Mar 2026
UK
New account reveals dramatic WW2 capture of Tiger 131 tank
Tiger 131 was captured intact by the British.
By Rod Minchin
29 Mar 2026
UK
Duchy of Cornwall tenants ‘enormously stressed’ over Devon estate sell-off
The Bradninch estate, near Cullompton, has been part of the duchy for centuries and is owned by the eldest son of the monarch.
By Rod Minchin
27 Mar 2026
Crime
Romance fraudster jailed after conning men into funding her expensive lifestyle
Model Gemma Kingsley wove a web of lies with several victims.
By Rod Minchin
25 Mar 2026
Crime
Nursery worker jailed for 24 years for raping and abusing toddlers in his care
Nathan Bennett preyed on the children to satisfy his ‘uncontrollable and ungovernable sexual interest in male toddlers’, Bristol Crown Court was told.
By Rod Minchin
16 Mar 2026
Crime
Nursery worker jailed for raping and abusing young children
Nathan Bennett, 30, preyed on the two and three-year-olds at the Partou King Street nursery in Bristol.
By Rod Minchin
16 Mar 2026
UK16 Mar 2026
Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed
Nathan Bennett, 30, preyed on the two and three-year-olds at the Partou King Street nursery in Bristol
Crime
Mother-of-10 jailed for keeping ‘house slave’
Amanda Wixon, 56, subjected the woman to years of abuse at her squalid home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
By Rod Minchin
12 Mar 2026
UK
William jokes with customer while taking Cornish pasty order on St Piran’s Day
The royal helped make pasties while stopping off inside the bakery at Gear Farm Pasty Company in Helston.
By Rod Minchin
5 Mar 2026
UK
Everyone loves a trier, says William after making ‘passable’ Cornish pasty
The prince, who is the Duke of Cornwall, visited Gear Farm Pasty Company in Helston, run by Dave and Ann Webb and their children Jemma and Michael.
By Rod Minchin
5 Mar 2026
Crime
Nursery worker guilty of multiple sexual offences against children in his care
Nathan Bennett was convicted of eight charges after previously admitting 13 others.
By Rod Minchin
9 Feb 2026
UK
MP Dan Norris ‘vigorously denies’ sexual offence allegations
Norris, 65, had been suspended by the Labour Party and had the Whip in the House of Commons removed last year after his original arrest
By Rod Minchin
2 Feb 2026
UK
MP Dan Norris further arrested over sex offence allegations
Avon and Somerset Police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024.
By Rod Minchin
2 Feb 2026