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
MP Rupert Lowe admits mistaking charity rowing crew for ‘illegal migrants’
The fundraising boat crew was contacted by the Coastguard near Great Yarmouth.
By Sam Hall
8 Aug 2025
UK
Palestine Action protests to continue for months despite Met warning
It comes despite the Met Police’s insistence that anyone found to be expressing support for Palestine Action ‘can expect to be arrested’
By Sam Hall
6 Aug 2025
London5 Aug 2025
Palestine Action supporters vow London protest will go ahead
The Metropolitan Police has warned anyone found to be expressing support for Palestine Action ‘can expect to be arrested’
UK
‘Increased police presence’ at asylum hotel protest
The Metropolitan Police said it has imposed conditions on a protest and counter protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel.
By Sam Hall
2 Aug 2025
Crime
Man, 76, to appear in court over summer camp ‘poisoning’
Leicestershire Police said it received a report on Sunday that children at a summer camp at Stathern Lodge had become unwell.
By Sam Hall
2 Aug 2025
UK
Man who tried to kidnap Princess Royal in 1974 claims innocence after release
Ian Ball tried to abduct Anne and her then-husband Captain Mark Phillips as they were driven along The Mall to Buckingham Palace on March 20 1974.
By Sam Hall
1 Aug 2025
UK
Man, 76, charged with child cruelty offences over summer camp ‘poisoning’
A report was received on Sunday by Leicestershire Police that children became unwell at a summer camp.
By Sam Hall
1 Aug 2025
UK
Police impose conditions on asylum hotel protest
The Met Police said there would be an ‘increased police presence’ for a protest and counter protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel.
By Sam Hall
1 Aug 2025
UK
Peaceful protest outside Epping asylum hotel
Essex Police said a group of people protesting against The Bell Hotel formed at about 6pm on Thursday.
By Sam Hall
31 Jul 2025
UK
Six arrested after ‘thuggery’ outside Essex hotel ‘housing asylum seekers’
More than 100 demonstrators assembled outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday evening, with some chanting ‘save our kids’.
By Sam Hall
21 Jul 2025
UK
Arrest made as dozens gather outside Essex hotel
More than 100 demonstrators gathered outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday evening.
By Sam Hall
21 Jul 2025
Politics
Inquiry into Orgreave violence during 1984 miners’ strike announced
The inquiry, expected to launch in the autumn, will investigate the events surrounding clashes at the Orgreave Coking Plant in 1984.
By Sam Hall
21 Jul 2025
UK
Man charged with violent disorder over clashes outside Epping hotel
Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.
By Sam Hall
20 Jul 2025
Health
NHS managers who silence whistleblowers to be banned from senior health roles
Legislation is set to be put forward to Parliament next year to introduce professional standards and regulation of NHS managers.
By Sam Hall
20 Jul 2025
UK
Dozens of Palestine Action protesters arrested across UK
Demonstrations were held in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Truro on Saturday.
By Sam Hall
19 Jul 2025
UK
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes on to railway track
North Yorkshire Police said the car was found on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate.
By Sam Hall
19 Jul 2025
Celebrity News
Kate presents Wimbledon men’s trophy on Centre Court
After the match, Jannik Sinner met the royals and signed tennis balls for George and Charlotte.
By Sam Hall
14 Jul 2025
London13 Jul 2025
Kate and William treat George and Charlotte to Wimbledon final
Prince George and Princess Charlotte were seen trying to cool off in the Royal Box before getting Jannik Sinner’s autograph
Celebrity News
Kate praises ‘brave’ boy with cancer as royals visit Wimbledon
The royals visited the tennis tournament to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz take on world number one Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles final.
By Sam Hall
13 Jul 2025
UK
William and Kate to attend Wimbledon men’s final
The royals will watch the match on Sunday between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
By Sam Hall
13 Jul 2025