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Tributes paid to British hikers who died on Spanish island of Majorca

Tributes paid to British hikers who died on Spanish island of Majorca

Tributes paid to British hikers who died on Spanish island of Majorca

20 September 2024

Sarah Thompson and boyfriend Alexander Barrett were found after a search and rescue operation by Spanish authorities.


Ant Middleton says need to strengthen British culture amid ‘civil unrest’ fear

Ant Middleton says need to strengthen British culture amid ‘civil unrest’ fear

Ant Middleton says need to strengthen British culture amid ‘civil unrest’ fear

20 September 2024

The former SAS: Who Dares Wins star made the remarks at Reform UK’s party conference in Birmingham.


Burglar awarded more than £5m damages after being stabbed in prison canteen

Burglar awarded more than £5m damages after being stabbed in prison canteen

Burglar awarded more than £5m damages after being stabbed in prison canteen

20 September 2024

Steven Wilson, 36, sued the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after he was struck multiple times with a nine-inch knife by a fellow prisoner.


Youth, 17, sentenced to life for ‘senseless’ murder of keen sportsman

Youth, 17, sentenced to life for ‘senseless’ murder of keen sportsman

Youth, 17, sentenced to life for ‘senseless’ murder of keen sportsman

20 September 2024

The killer, who cannot be identified due to his age, admitted the murder of Tom Ellis and will be aged 30 before he can apply for parole.


British-Russian dissident calls for more ‘life-saving’ prisoner exchanges

British-Russian dissident calls for more ‘life-saving’ prisoner exchanges

British-Russian dissident calls for more ‘life-saving’ prisoner exchanges

20 September 2024

Vladimir Kara-Murza was released in August as part of the most extensive prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.


Energy price comparison websites set for new regulations

Energy price comparison websites set for new regulations

Energy price comparison websites set for new regulations

20 September 2024

Miatta Fahnbulleh said a new framework to regulate third-party intermediaries could end hidden fees.


John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’

John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’

John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’

20 September 2024

The First Minister spoke after meeting key figures from the energy sector at UK Government level, including GB Energy chair Juergen Maier.


Third weather alert issued by Met Office ahead of weekend storms and heavy rain

Third weather alert issued by Met Office ahead of weekend storms and heavy rain

Third weather alert issued by Met Office ahead of weekend storms and heavy rain

20 September 2024

The forecaster warns that damage to buildings as a result of lightning strikes, disruption to public transport and flooding should be expected.


Man who crashed car and left woman paralysed after driving 100mph jailed

Man who crashed car and left woman paralysed after driving 100mph jailed

Man who crashed car and left woman paralysed after driving 100mph jailed

20 September 2024

The woman was paralysed from the neck down after the Ford Fiesta she was travelling in was hit from behind.


Mohamed Al Fayed accuser says fear left her ‘paralysed’

Mohamed Al Fayed accuser says fear left her ‘paralysed’

Mohamed Al Fayed accuser says fear left her ‘paralysed’

20 September 2024

The woman, who went by the name Natacha, described Mohamed Al Fayed as a ‘sick predator’


Youths appear in court charged over riot sparked by e-bike crash deaths

Youths appear in court charged over riot sparked by e-bike crash deaths

Youths appear in court charged over riot sparked by e-bike crash deaths

20 September 2024

Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died on the evening of May 22 last year when they crashed on an e-bike in Ely, Cardiff.


Ju-jitsu threat man guilty of murdering celebrity boxing coach

Ju-jitsu threat man guilty of murdering celebrity boxing coach

Ju-jitsu threat man guilty of murdering celebrity boxing coach

20 September 2024

Reece Newcombe died after being stabbed in the neck by Ross Hamilton in November 2022.


Al Fayed’s alleged victims’ lawyers probe Fulham FC and Ritz Paris

Al Fayed’s alleged victims’ lawyers probe Fulham FC and Ritz Paris

Al Fayed’s alleged victims’ lawyers probe Fulham FC and Ritz Paris

20 September 2024

Mohamed Al Fayed owned Fulham from 1997 until 2013.


‘Monster’ Al Fayed had elements of Savile, Epstein and Weinstein, lawyers say

‘Monster’ Al Fayed had elements of Savile, Epstein and Weinstein, lawyers say

‘Monster’ Al Fayed had elements of Savile, Epstein and Weinstein, lawyers say

20 September 2024

A press conference heard how there was a ‘systematic failure of corporate responsibility’ in the Mohamed Al Fayed case.


Animal rights activists stage protest as Gucci store opens in Edinburgh

Animal rights activists stage protest as Gucci store opens in Edinburgh

Animal rights activists stage protest as Gucci store opens in Edinburgh

20 September 2024

The new store opened in Multrees Walk on Friday.


LSE beats Oxford and Cambridge to top spot in UK university rankings

LSE beats Oxford and Cambridge to top spot in UK university rankings

LSE beats Oxford and Cambridge to top spot in UK university rankings

20 September 2024

The London School of Economics, founded in 1895, has also been named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times.


In Pictures: Abseiling experts give Warwick Castle a clean-up

In Pictures: Abseiling experts give Warwick Castle a clean-up

In Pictures: Abseiling experts give Warwick Castle a clean-up

20 September 2024

Building restoration specialists abseiled down the walls of the castle during its annual external sprucing up.


From scrum to rum: Rugby hero’s drink to hit supermarket shelves

From scrum to rum: Rugby hero’s drink to hit supermarket shelves

From scrum to rum: Rugby hero’s drink to hit supermarket shelves

20 September 2024

Rum made by Alun Wyn Jones, Wales’ most decorated rugby player, is to be sold on the high street.


King discovers how innovative Scottish project tackles scourge of violence

King discovers how innovative Scottish project tackles scourge of violence

King discovers how innovative Scottish project tackles scourge of violence

20 September 2024

Charles was at Dumfries House in Cumnock, Ayrshire, the headquarters of the King’s Foundation charity.


In Pictures: Cricketers all at sea as they battle against sands of time

In Pictures: Cricketers all at sea as they battle against sands of time

In Pictures: Cricketers all at sea as they battle against sands of time

20 September 2024

The annual fixture takes place on the Solent at low tide.


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