Streeting ‘sickened’ by sex abuse claims at Army college
Warning: This article contains sexual language and details of sexual assault Wes Streeting has said he is “absolutely sickened” by reports of rape and sexual abuse of young female recruits…
Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation
The University of Cambridge will review its process for appointing senior academics following the resignation of Jason Arday in the midst of a plagiarism row. The institution said findings from…
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
The University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its…
French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring
The French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel on 10 occasions since the spring, officials said on Friday. Despite claims from the Conservatives and Reform that…
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into a report of an attempted burglary at a London address in April last year. The BBC…
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning to cut services and half…
Officer who led PC Harper investigation ‘appalled’ killers could be released early
The senior investigating officer in the PC Andrew Harper case has told BBC Breakfast he is “appalled” that two of the killers will become eligible for early release. PC Harper,…
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…
Police failings revealed as sex offender left free to murder and attack women
Warning: Contains graphic details of sexual offences A convicted sex offender murdered two women, raped a third, and sexually assaulted others on public transport, after police, prosecutors and courts made…
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary case from 2025
Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened an old investigation into an attempted burglary last year. The incident at an address in Greater London was…