Amputee told he needs more proof for blue badge
For amputee Nigel Ward, the evidence is undeniable. The 71-year-old from King’s Lynn assumed that providing photos showing his missing leg would be enough proof to get his Blue Badge…
Energy bills through the roof? Five signs your house is leaking heat
Pick a day when there is a good breeze, and heat the house to its usual temperature. Then wander around with a candle or smoke pen (about £20). Alternatively, buy…
‘Unprecedented’ murder cases see police force consider ‘zero-hours’ detectives
An “unprecedented” number of murder investigations this year could see Gwent Police hire detectives on “zero-hour” style contracts to cope with demand. Chief Constable Mark Hobrough said the force would…
Our baby died on Christmas Eve and we’re still waiting for answers
When Brooke and Wil Rees-Webb took their newborn baby home in December 2025, they were expecting to enjoy their first Christmas together as a family. But Gwilym died on Christmas…
Police officer sacked for stealing 40p carrier bags from Sainsbury’s
Luke Hodgson repaid the money and fully cooperated with the investigation – but a police misconduct hearing concluded he had failed to meet the high standards of policing, and he…
Ex-Met Police officer trained to support rape victims accused of rape
A former Metropolitan Police officer accused of raping a woman was specially trained to deal with victims of sexual offences, a court has heard. Mark Tyrrell, 57, denies two counts…
Katie Price denies being ‘angry and vengeful’ towards rape-accused ex-husband
The television personality denied she held any animosity towards Kieran Hayler after he had an affair with their nanny Katie Price has denied harbouring “angry and vengeful” feelings towards her…
Almost 5,000 evacuated in City of London gas leak
About 4,700 people were evacuated in the City of London after a gas leak. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it was called to Old Broad Street at 10:55 BST,…
New ancient crocodile relative with narrow snout filled with needle-like teeth discovered by scientists
Find highlights rich Jurassic ecosystems, say University of Portsmouth scientists Scientists have discovered ancient fossils from a previously unknown dinosaur-era species related to crocodiles. They say their find, in Morocco,…
Ed Davey retains Liberal Democrat leadership as challenge collapses after marathon meeting
Ed Davey was expected to face a challenge to his leadership but a vote failed to take place Sir Ed Davey has survived a potential challenge to his leadership of…