Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer, a court has heard. The 20-year-old, who is serving life sentences for murdering three children…
Lime helps police track down careless cyclist who swore at pedestrian
The police and e-bike provider have joined forces to track down an anti-social cyclist An e-bike rider has been fined and permanently banned after the police and Lime collaborated to…
Google is fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data
Google has been fined more than €400m (£345m) over the way it processed users’ location data, following claims that the tech giant had manipulated users into agreeing to be constantly…
‘Inredibly enouraging’: healing the scars of traditional anchors in Dorset’s seagrass meadows
One of the UK’s most precious underwater habitats – Dorset’s seagrass meadows – is recovering thanks to “eco moorings” designed to prevent the seabed being ripped up, a study has…
New Welsh Reform leader named after Dan Thomas arrested
Helen Jenner has been named as the leader of Reform UK in Wales following the arrest and resignation of Dan Thomas. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see…
Helen Jenner announced by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales
Nigel Farage has announced Helen Jenner as the new leader of Reform in Wales, after Dan Thomas stepped down last week following his arrested on suspicion of assault and of…
Mapped: Every branch Leeds Building Society has committed to keeping open for at least five years
Branch closures have been commonplace over the past few years The UK high street and consumers alike have been given a boost with the news that a major lender has…
RNLI warns volunteers not to wear branded clothes on some occasions after far-right threats
The charity’s chief executive said the online abuse was ‘wholly unacceptable’ The RNLI has advised volunteers to consider not wearing its branded clothing in certain public areas as they review…
Bread Ahead bakery claims it has to leave London’s Borough Market for being ‘too successful’
‘I honestly never imagined that being successful could put our home at risk’, says bakery founder Matthew Jones Bread Ahead’s future at Borough Market is in doubt after the bakery…
University worker ordered to pay £20,000 after parking spot discrimination row
The university tried to make adjustments for her, including letting her book twice as far in advance as other staff members An agoraphobic university employee who needed to be on…