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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
Celebrity News
David Suchet says his brother John warned him not to play Poirot
Sir David revealed he only started reading the Poirot books after accepting the role – a character he would portray on television for 25 years.
By
Rod Minchin
14 Oct 2025
UK
Margaret Thatcher’s 1975 Tory leadership nomination paper found in forgotten box
They were among a cache of papers belonging to Sir Edward du Cann, who was chairman of the influential Conservative backbench 1922 Committee.
By
Rod Minchin
13 Oct 2025
UK
Joanna Page admits she told family Gavin And Stacey ending despite secrecy vow
The Stacey Shipman actor said she had cried throughout the filming but remained calm while watching it with her family on Christmas Day.
By
Rod Minchin
13 Oct 2025
Celebrity News
Dame Joanna Lumley calls for new approach to global migration debate
She said most people ‘would rather remain in their own homeland’, but a lack of food or warfare drives them to leave.
By
Rod Minchin
12 Oct 2025
Celebrity News
Ben Elton says his angry 1980s stand-up persona was ‘a useful lie’
The writer and comedian got his television break appearing in the 1980s when his left-wing act – accompanied by his shiny suit – brought headlines
By
Rod Minchin
12 Oct 2025
UK
Police chief apologises after women put at risk from Clare’s Law failures
Gavin Hudson was supposed to examine requests under the law to allow people to find out whether a partner has a history of violence.
By
Rod Minchin
9 Oct 2025
Crime
Former MP faces trial accused of possessing false passport
The defendant, who represented herself during the hearing, did not enter pleas to the two charges she faces.
By
Rod Minchin
22 Sept 2025
Politics
Welsh health secretary Jeremy Miles to stand down at next election
Mr Miles has announced he will not be standing in next year’s Senedd election.
By
Rod Minchin
19 Sept 2025
UK
Two ambulance trust workers held on suspicion of manslaughter
Both people were employed by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
By
Rod Minchin
19 Sept 2025
Politics
Danny Kruger’s defection to Reform UK sparks mixed reaction in his constituency
The East Wiltshire MP has quit Kemi Badenoch’s party and was unveiled as Nigel Farage’s latest recruit at a press conference.
By
Rod Minchin
15 Sept 2025
Politics
Oxford Union’s incoming president to face disciplinary proceedings, society says
George Abaraonye posted several comments online appearing to celebrate the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
By
Rod Minchin
13 Sept 2025
Politics
US woman held by Taliban alongside British couple warns of health concerns
Faye Hall was arrested with Peter and Barbie Reynolds in February when they were returning to Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan
By
Rod Minchin
13 Sept 2025
Environment
Rembrandt painting to go on UK tour to promote ‘mindfulness’
The National Trust is inviting visitors to slow down and discover the mental health benefits of Self-portrait wearing a Feathered Bonnet
By
Rod Minchin
12 Sept 2025
Health
Retired banker running 200 marathons in 200 days reaches Wales
Steve James, 65, has run 148 marathons as part of his target to reach 200 marathons in 200 days, while researchers monitor him.
By
Rod Minchin
10 Sept 2025
UK
UK’s last cinema carriage restored to screen films again after 37 years
The mobile cinema was saved from extinction by passionate volunteers and the friends of the British Transport Films employee who managed it
By
Rod Minchin
10 Sept 2025
Crime
Former Army officer admits sexually assaulting teenage soldier months before her death
Warrant Officer Michael Webber pleaded guilty at the Court Martial Centre in Bulford, Wiltshire, to assaulting Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck
By
Rod Minchin
8 Sept 2025
Crime
Neighbour smelt gas weeks before fatal Morriston house explosion, inquest hears
Brian Davies, 68, was killed in the incident on March 13 2023 when his home on Clydach Road, Morriston, Swansea, was destroyed in the blast.
By
Rod Minchin
8 Sept 2025
Crime
NHS surgeon jailed for fraud over amputation of his own legs
Neil Hopper, of St Erme, Truro, Cornwall, entered guilty pleas to the five charges against him at Truro Crown Court.
By
Rod Minchin
4 Sept 2025
Crime
From parastronaut dreams to prison: the rise and fall of surgeon Neil Hopper
An S4C documentary had followed the Welsh-speaking doctor on his journey from near death to public acclaim and admiration.
By
Rod Minchin
4 Sept 2025
Crime
NHS surgeon admits fraud after having his own legs removed
Neil Hopper, 49, pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud by false representation relating to claims made to insurance companies.
By
Rod Minchin
4 Sept 2025
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