Sam Hall

Politics

UK faces ‘most dangerous period’ in decades, says Chief of Defence Staff

Sir Richard Knighton said Russia was ‘probing, challenging, testing our defences’.
5 Jun 2026
Crime

Funeral director ‘will pay for what he’s done’, says mother of stillborn child

Robert Bush pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial on Thursday at Hull Crown Court.
3 Apr 2026
Gunna performing at O2 Arena in London
Crime

Man arrested over 'sexual assault' at Gunna concert in London's O2

Officers at the venue arrested a 26-year-old man who had been apprehended by venue staff

27 Mar 2026
Tech

What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation

A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.
26 Mar 2026
Tech

Keir Starmer ‘very keen’ for action on ‘addictive features within social media’

The Government is currently weighing up whether to implement a blanket ban on social media for under-16s.
26 Mar 2026
UK

Watchdog asks police force to investigate handling of Victoria Hall murder case

Steve Wright, 67, admitted the kidnap and murder of the 17-year-old, who disappeared on September 19 1999.
26 Mar 2026
UK

Two men arrested over Golders Green ambulances arson attack

The Metropolitan Police said the men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested on Wednesday morning at addresses in north-west London and central London.
25 Mar 2026
Crime

‘Violent mob’ at Epping asylum hotel protest attacked police, court hears

Lee Gower, 43, and Phillip Curson, 53, deny committing violent disorder during demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Essex on July 17.
24 Mar 2026
Health

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.
15 Mar 2026
Film

From TV talent show runner-up to Oscar favourite: Who is Jessie Buckley?

The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet.
15 Mar 2026
Showbiz

Former London’s Burning actor John Alford dies in prison

Alford, 54, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years in January.

15 Mar 2026
UK

Tributes paid to ‘much-loved mother’ amid murder investigation

Karlie Sone, 28, from Ipswich, was declared dead on Tuesday morning.
14 Mar 2026
UK

Activists carry out shoplifting campaign to ‘liberate boxes of food’

Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested earlier this month on suspicion of planning a mass shoplifting campaign.
14 Mar 2026
Business News

Companies House suspends filing service after glitch puts personal data at risk

Confidential information that could reportedly be viewed included directors’ home addresses, email addresses, and dates of birth.
13 Mar 2026
UK

Boy, 15, charged with attempted murder after Norwich school stabbing

Police were called to Thorpe St Andrew School on Wednesday morning following reports that a teenage girl had been stabbed.
12 Mar 2026
UK

Man charged with murder of court bailiff

Former police officer Jeff Blair, 55, sustained serious injuries and died after being taken to James Cook University Hospital.
12 Mar 2026
UK

Teenage girl released from hospital after school stabbing

The girl was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the attack at Thorpe St Andrew School on Wednesday morning.
12 Mar 2026
Health

‘Big measles outbreak’ affecting children under 10 confirmed in London

The UK Health Security Agency said the outbreak in schools and nurseries had left some youngsters requiring hospital treatment.
15 Feb 2026
Health

What is measles and how does it spread?

Dozens of suspected cases have been reported in north London amid an outbreak across several schools.
15 Feb 2026
Politics

Who was Alexei Navalny and why would Russia poison him?

Mr Navalny campaigned against official corruption and organised major anti-government protests in Russia.
14 Feb 2026
Politics

Jim Ratcliffe migration claims ‘hypocritical’ after Monaco move, minister says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday night described the comments as ‘offensive and wrong’ and called on Sir Jim to apologise.
12 Feb 2026