How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
When Det Con Tom Ryan came across a diary entry about an old cattle trailer in July 2025, he knew he had finally solved the murder of a man who…
UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly stagnant in July as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, uncertainty around the Middle East and stretched affordability, according to the lender Lloyds.…
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The US aviation regulator has ordered inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes for possible cracks in a component. The Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive will affect an…
Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
Rail passengers are facing a second day of travel disruption across parts of north-west England, after a power cut hit the signalling centre controlling the region. The power failure, which…
Two firms guilty over man killed by falling window
Two companies have been found guilty of health and safety breaches after a coach driver was killed by a falling window pane. Mick Ferris, 53, died when glass weighing 130kg…
Police make further arrests as Thetford disorder continues
More arrests have been made over disorder linked to anti-immigration protests that saw crowds attempt to storm the homes of suspected asylum seekers and a police officer “seriously bitten”. Asylum…
Thetford residents remain on edge after days of ‘mob rule’ over asylum plans
A smashed window pane and some broken eggshells on a footpath were some of the tell-tale signs of events that took place this week on a residential street at the…
Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings
The bicycle company that owns the historic Raleigh brand has started insolvency proceedings after failing to find a buyer. The Netherlands-based Accell Group said on Wednesday it had called in…
Reform pledges to create ‘Turkish barber tip line’ in bid to crack down on illegal workers
The pledge will encourage members of the public to contact authorities if they are suspicious of a business Reform UK has unveiled plans to create a so-called ‘Turkish barber tip…
Diageo shares bounce back as new CEO Dave Lewis lifts spirits with $1bn savings plan
Shares in Diageo have bounced after the Guinness owner’s chief executive, “Drastic Dave” Lewis, passed the first big test of his plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the UK-based…