Chief constable considers joining legal action if PC’s killers are released early
The chief constable of Thames Valley police has said he will consider joining legal action against the government if it fails to block the early release of two of PC…
Brits forced to sleep in kitchens to cope with hot weather in ‘heat trap’ homes
Citizens Advice said millions of people across the UK are ‘trapped in homes they can’t cool’ One in six Britons are taking “drastic action” to cope with heatwaves, including sleeping…
‘I need time to heal’: Professor Jason Arday letter in full after University of Cambridge resignation
‘The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love’, Professor Arday said A University of Cambridge professor has resigned from…
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism
Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, has resigned after the university announced he was to face new investigations into his qualifications and career. Arday, who had…
Police officer who shot Chris Kaba will not face any disciplinary proceedings
A coroner will now decide whether an inquest will take place into Chris Kaba’s death The police officer who shot Chris Kaba will not face any disciplinary proceedings. Martyn Blake,…
Couple wake up to find topless man in their Travelodge room in the middle of the night
The Scottish couple were sleeping in their hotel room when they heard their door open at 2am A couple were left “petrified” when a shirtless man entered their hotel room…
Met Police ‘sent address and number of female stalking victim to defendant’
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered London’s police force to step up its data protection policies The data watchdog has ordered the Metropolitan Police to review its data protection…
British line of succession: Where does Princess Eugenie’s new baby sit in line to the throne?
Princess Eugenie announced the birth of her third child – born in Lisbon – on Tuesday Princess Eugenie has announced the birth of her baby girl. Eugenie, who is the…
No misconduct case for officer who shot Chris Kaba
The police officer who shot Chris Kaba will not face misconduct proceedings, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said. Blake shot 24-year-old Kaba in Streatham, south London, in…
Man gets third-degree burns from hot sand after using disposable beach BBQ
Warning: This article contains a distressing image A man who suffered third-degree burns from hot sand after using a disposable barbecue on a beach has warned others to be aware…