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’.
By Sam Hall
5 Jun 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer says Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration comments ‘offensive and wrong’
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is founder and chairman of one of the world’s largest chemical companies, Ineos.
By Sam Hall
11 Feb 2026
UK
Sheep farmer ‘over the moon’ after William donates £5,000 to fundraiser
The Prince of Wales met Sam Stables in January on a visit to Herefordshire.
By Sam Hall
11 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer should resign if he ‘can’t do the job’, says Badenoch
Ms Badenoch made the comments on a visit to Godalming, Surrey, on Monday.
By Sam Hall
9 Feb 2026
Crime
Andy Carroll denies breaching court order against reality TV star ex-wife
The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker indicated a not guilty plea to the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.
By Sam Hall
4 Feb 2026
Crime
Footballer Andy Carroll faces trial over alleged breach of non-molestation order
The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker indicated a not guilty plea at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
By Sam Hall
4 Feb 2026
Crime
Restaurateur accused of date-rape drug 'warned victim about spiking'
The alleged victim told jurors she had been ‘betrayed’ by Vikas Nath, whose portfolio of top restaurants include Michelin-starred Benares in Mayfair
By Sam Hall
3 Feb 2026
Politics
Almost nine out of 10 back trans-inclusive swimming at ponds, consultation finds
More than 38,000 people took part in the consultation about the bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in London.
By Sam Hall
29 Jan 2026
Environment
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts follow Storm Chandra heavy rain
A major incident was declared in Somerset on Tuesday evening.
By Sam Hall
28 Jan 2026
UK
Two-year-old snooker prodigy secures two Guinness World Records for trick shots
Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old.
By Sam Hall
28 Jan 2026
Environment
Major incident declared as Storm Chandra brings flooding
Somerset Council said on Tuesday evening that an estimated 50 properties have been affected by flooding.
By Sam Hall
27 Jan 2026
Politics
Army officer dies following live firing training incident
Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died on Sunday following an incident during live firing tactical training at Otterburn Training Area.
By Sam Hall
27 Jan 2026
Environment
Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force
Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.
By Sam Hall
27 Jan 2026
Music
Former One Direction star Harry Styles announces two extra Wembley tour dates
Styles’ first tour in three years, titled Together, Together, will now see him play at London’s Wembley Stadium for eight nights this summer.
By Sam Hall
26 Jan 2026
Politics
Education key to divide on immigration and politics, research suggests
The report found that education divides attitudes on immigration and diversity more sharply in the UK than in the US.
By Sam Hall
20 Jan 2026
Politics
Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
Andrew Rosindell has become the second Tory MP to defect to Reform in a week.
By Sam Hall
19 Jan 2026
Science
Scientist whose work laid foundations for Covid vaccines dies aged 91
Gregory Gregoriadis’s work paved the way for modern medical breakthroughs including the use of lipids in mRNA Covid vaccines.
By Sam Hall
18 Jan 2026
Politics
Security services will not be ‘exempt’ from Hillsborough Law, says Nandy
Amendments proposed by the Government brought spies within the scope of the legislation, subject to the approval of the head of their service.
By Sam Hall
18 Jan 2026
Politics
Politicians criticise Trump’s plan to hit UK with tariffs over Greenland
The US president said the UK will be charged a 10% tariff ‘on any and all goods’ sent to the US from February 1.
By Sam Hall
17 Jan 2026
Politics
Trump says UK will be hit by tariffs until US reaches deal to buy Greenland
The US president said European countries, including the UK, had ‘journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown’.
By Sam Hall
17 Jan 2026
Science
Nasa rolls out rocket for first mission in decades to take crew around moon
The launch window for the Artemis II mission opens on February 6.
By Sam Hall
17 Jan 2026