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Five on trial over stab murder of 15-year-old outside station

Five on trial over stab murder of 15-year-old outside station

Five on trial over stab murder of 15-year-old outside station

26 July 2022

Tamim Ian Habimana was stabbed in the heart and another 15-year-old boy was injured during the violence in south east London on July 5 last year.


People urged to reduce unnecessary water use as England faces drought

People urged to reduce unnecessary water use as England faces drought

People urged to reduce unnecessary water use as England faces drought

26 July 2022

Officials held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation as forecasters say several more dry weeks are expected.


Railway network faces more disruption during fresh strike

Railway network faces more disruption during fresh strike

Railway network faces more disruption during fresh strike

26 July 2022

Only around one in five trains will run, on around half the network, with some areas having no trains all day.


UK economy set for slowest growth in G7 as IMF slashes forecasts

UK economy set for slowest growth in G7 as IMF slashes forecasts

UK economy set for slowest growth in G7 as IMF slashes forecasts

26 July 2022

The IMF warned that stalling growth across the world means we could be ‘teetering on the edge of a global recession’.


Tax plans become clear dividing line in battle for Tory leadership

Tax plans become clear dividing line in battle for Tory leadership

Tax plans become clear dividing line in battle for Tory leadership

26 July 2022

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have taken opposing stances on economy policy, but both will need to offer more direct cost of living support.


Seized Ferrari 458 supercar pressed into service by Czech police

Seized Ferrari 458 supercar pressed into service by Czech police

Seized Ferrari 458 supercar pressed into service by Czech police

26 July 2022

Police said repurposing the Ferrari for duty cost less than buying a new car.


45 recommended for payment under Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

45 recommended for payment under Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

45 recommended for payment under Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

26 July 2022

The scheme has received 2,600 applications since it opened in August 2021 following years of campaigning by victims.


Man denies charge over Sarah Everard vigil as court tosses out prior conviction

Man denies charge over Sarah Everard vigil as court tosses out prior conviction

Man denies charge over Sarah Everard vigil as court tosses out prior conviction

26 July 2022

Kevin Godin-Prior, 68, is accused of participating in a gathering of more than two people in a public outdoor place – Clapham Common.


Passengers skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, says Heathrow boss

Passengers skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, says Heathrow boss

Passengers skipping queues by pretending to need wheelchairs, says Heathrow boss

26 July 2022

Chief executive John Holland-Kaye said this is ‘one of the travel hacks that people are recommending’ on TikTok.


Motion at Anglican summit to oppose same-sex marriage set to be revised

Motion at Anglican summit to oppose same-sex marriage set to be revised

Motion at Anglican summit to oppose same-sex marriage set to be revised

26 July 2022

The Canterbury-based Lambeth conference of worldwide Anglican bishops runs to August 8.


Judge refuses to bar media from revealing where Sir David Barclay is buried

Judge refuses to bar media from revealing where Sir David Barclay is buried

Judge refuses to bar media from revealing where Sir David Barclay is buried

26 July 2022

Detail of where Sir David is buried emerged on Tuesday during the latest stage of litigation involving his twin, Sir Frederick Barclay.


Man to miss aunt’s funeral as passengers left ‘in limbo’ by rail strikes

Man to miss aunt’s funeral as passengers left ‘in limbo’ by rail strikes

Man to miss aunt’s funeral as passengers left ‘in limbo’ by rail strikes

26 July 2022

Kristian Melson said he will not be able to make the funeral in Cambridge on Thursday.


Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety

Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety

Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety

26 July 2022

Concerns were also raised about a ‘toxic’ culture in some fire services.


Ukrainian refugee, 10, fitted with ‘priceless’ and life-changing insulin pump

Ukrainian refugee, 10, fitted with ‘priceless’ and life-changing insulin pump

Ukrainian refugee, 10, fitted with ‘priceless’ and life-changing insulin pump

26 July 2022

Dasha Makarenko urgently needed treatment after she fled Ukraine with her family following the Russian invasion.


Trimble always maintained passion for politics and reconciliation – Beattie

Trimble always maintained passion for politics and reconciliation – Beattie

Trimble always maintained passion for politics and reconciliation – Beattie

26 July 2022

UUP leader Doug Beattie laid a bouquet of flowers below a portrait of Lord Trimble in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings.


Concerns about effect of fertility treatment on baby development ‘unwarranted’

Concerns about effect of fertility treatment on baby development ‘unwarranted’

Concerns about effect of fertility treatment on baby development ‘unwarranted’

26 July 2022

The findings indicate the differences between children born through methods like IVF and those conceived naturally are small.


How does this year’s hot weather compare with summer 1976?

How does this year’s hot weather compare with summer 1976?

How does this year’s hot weather compare with summer 1976?

26 July 2022

South-east England has seen 24 days without rainfall since the start of June.


Pollster: Leadership barbs to linger for longer among Tory MPs than voters

Pollster: Leadership barbs to linger for longer among Tory MPs than voters

Pollster: Leadership barbs to linger for longer among Tory MPs than voters

26 July 2022

Lord Hayward said the next prime minister must create the circumstances under which the previous frictions ‘disappear’.


Truss vows to tell forces to cut crime by 20% and ‘police streets, not Twitter’

Truss vows to tell forces to cut crime by 20% and ‘police streets, not Twitter’

Truss vows to tell forces to cut crime by 20% and ‘police streets, not Twitter’

26 July 2022

The Tory leadership hopeful wants to publish league tables showing how effectively police forces are tackling serious crime.


What is each train operator planning for the rail strike?

What is each train operator planning for the rail strike?

What is each train operator planning for the rail strike?

26 July 2022

Here is a breakdown of what train services will run on Wednesday.


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