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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
Two Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated by a watchdog over alleged failures in their handling of a serial sex offender who murdered two women. Simon Levy, 40, was on…
Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says
The amount of wasted medicines thrown away in England in one year could fill 75 swimming pools, according to a pharmacy group. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimated that 3,400…
More than 150 deaths reported after weight loss drug use
Most complaints about GLP-1 drugs made through the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme were concerning gastrointestinal reactions More than 150 deaths have been linked to weight loss jabs, according to figures…
‘Heatwaves have opened up cracks in my £500k dream home — now it’s worthless’
As England and Wales saw the hottest spring on record, many homeowners are suddenly finding their homes vulnerable to subsidence – with a soaring number set to be hit “I…