Dan McDonald
110 articles on New Dispatch
Fraudster posed as influencer to steal thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and antiques while house-sitting
Police uncovered an 'Aladdin's cave' of stolen luxury goods when they arrested Ariana Rose
‘Be honest with the public!’ Ex-Cabinet Secretary urges Andy Burnham to call snap general election
Lord Case warned Andy Burnham faces a 'very difficult tightrope' unless he seeks voters' backing
Father-of-two bitten by Britain's only deadly snake while paddleboarding
Zak Brown says he is now 'non-stop cautious' of snakes after suffering an 'elephant leg' from the venomous bite
Polish migrants urged to cash in on ‘soft-touch’ Britain’s benefits system before returning home
The Polish Government has told eligible citizens living in Britain to claim the UK's higher unemployment benefits before heading back
Shabana Mahmood planning to bring THOUSANDS of refugees to UK homes with Ukrainian-style sponsorship scheme
The Home Secretary has insisted her plans will 'save the asylum system for a generation'
Nursery worker who abused 21 babies walks free after 'deportation blunder'
Roksana Lecka could be unleashed on the children of Poland after the error
Benefits cheat spent £120k of your money on cinema trips and takeaways - but avoids jail
Recorder Edward Renvoize said the fraudster's offending was 'serious, sustained and pre-meditated'
Resting place of Royal Navy ship that won decisive victory over France restored to former glory
A 'remarkable piece of England’s maritime heritage' has now been made more accessible to the public
Eight families left homeless after horror fire which leapt from £6 BBQ tears through terrace
A lunchtime burger quickly turned to tragedy as the inferno ripped through homes
'Every man's dream!' Hero van driver helps snare suspect by giving lift to armed police officer
The quick-thinking motorist described the chase as 'quite exhilarating' after officers apprehended their man
Britons 'will be forced to read woke lefty news' under Labour plans to promote 'trusted sources'
Fears have been raised that Labour will decide which news sources are deemed 'trustworthy' by the state
Smirking Bangladeshi migrant jailed for rape of autistic girl, 12, and grooming another, just nine
Paedophile Tarek Miah lacked 'English morals', a court was told - and he claimed his sick attacks were a 'silly mistake'
'Ludicrous!' Labour urges British farmers to stop raising cattle in 'climate change' push
Green fields of cows should instead be devoted to growing oilseeds and lentils, a new 'Farming Roadmap' says
Sick pilot jailed for raping schoolgirl, just 12, who he groomed and drove to isolated location to attack
Kwame Yeboah 'abused his position and exploited her for his own sexual gratification,' a court was told
Jet2 passenger 'left needing CPR after headbutting fellow traveller' on flight from hell
The violent booze-fuelled rampage left air hostesses in tears as they attempted to subdue the unruly passenger
Britons ordered to remove air conditioning from homes in 40C heat for under Net Zero crackdown
The Tories warned that Britain was being left 'in the dark ages' through the 'bonkers' Net Zero drive
Murder probe launched as man's body found at 4,000-year-old stone circle after summer solstice
Police made the 'shocking and distressing' discovery at the Bronze Age site on Monday
Royal Navy attack drone smashes into luxury yacht in Portsmouth Harbour causing thousands of pounds of damage
An urgent probe has been launched after the unmanned Rattler drone 'went rogue'
'Foul and vile' display which accused Winston Churchill of starving Indians to death is finally withdrawn
Artist Helen Cammock was blasted by the war hero Prime Minister's grandson over the 'historically ludicrous' installation
Labour could push 'trusted and accurate' BBC News onto your phone to fight 'misinformation'
The Culture Secretary claimed it was 'vital' that 'regulated public service media is seen and heard' by the British people
Millions of Britons to receive urgent licence fee warning during BBC's England vs Ghana coverage
Around 15 million Britons will receive a 'soft nudge' from the public broadcaster tonight to cough up £180
'I wish him well!' Donald Trump swipes at Keir Starmer one more time after PM finally resigns
Mr Trump's administration also addressed Andy Burnham's looming No10 takeover for the very first time last night
Thousands of small boat migrants set to be crammed into homes alongside social housing tenants
Around 10,000 asylum seekers are expected to move into residential properties across Britain
NHS to hand puberty blockers to 11-year-olds despite ‘biological harm’ warning
The NHS trial will resume recruiting children from August after regulators approved revised safeguards
Sadiq Khan accused of having ‘clear aversion’ to St George’s Cross as London Mayor urged to fly England flag
The London Mayor has flown seven different inclusivity flags at City Hall since 2022
'Absurd!' More than 150 kebab shops given Home Office licenses to hire migrants from overseas
Kebab shops, vape stores and even car washes are being allowed to sponsor overseas workers under Britain's visa system
Nigel Farage vows to evict foreign nationals living in council housing and warns they could face deportation
The Reform UK leader said veterans and long-term local residents would be prioritised for social housing under the proposals
Archaeologists make bizarre discovery at Hadrian's Wall which reveals ancient Roman habits
Researchers believe they may have recovered one of the earliest surviving bathing shoes in existence
Historic church attacked three times in three days as police condemn 'deeply upsetting behaviour'
More than 3,600 cases of criminal damage were recorded against Britain's Christian sites last year alone
Belfast knife suspect handed asylum in UK under 'fast-track' Home Office scheme
Hadi Alodid was granted permission to remain in the country after answering a 10-page questionnaire with no face-to-face interview
Madeleine McCann suspect could disappear for good after police STOP 24-hour surveillance
A German court has ruled that round-the-clock monitoring for Christian Brueckner is no longer necessary
Britons ordered not to say everyday English phrases because they're 'ageist'
The public has been urged to avoid using 'offensive' phrases like 'dinosaur' to describe the elderly
Equalities watchdog forced to move office after threats from trans activists
Militant transgender activist group Bash Back previously smashed windows and vandalised the building where EHRC staff work
Man seriously injured in Belfast knife attack is named and pictured for first time
Stephen Ogilvie has been described as a 'vulnerable person' by his neighbours
Furious protests erupt at 'racism' after black high school athlete convicted of white teenager's murder
'When has a white boy been in front of an all black jury? Never!' one demonstrator raged
Police watchdog claims anti-racism efforts have not gone far enough amid ‘two-tier policing’ row
Abimbola Johnson warned that anger over police handling of Henry Nowak's murder risks 'throwing away' efforts to tackle 'institutional racism' in the forces
Keir Starmer's Chagos 'surrender' to be thrust back into spotlight under bombshell new Bill
The Prime Minister 'will no longer be able to dodge the Chagos question', its authors vowed
Ed Davey 'turned down MI6' before entering Westminster
The Liberal Democrat leader admitted he would have made a 'very bad spy'
Dog-sized scorpions thought to be largest in history roamed the West Midlands, scientists reveal
Scientists say the groundbreaking discovery 'fundamentally changes' what we know about evolution
Space missions could be left in peril after new study reveals unexpected risk to astronaut crews
Scientists have sounded the alarm over a particular risk facing 'multicultural crews'
'They DON'T care!' Patrick Christys left in tears after watching police brush off Henry Nowak's dying words
The GB News presenter called for officers who attended the scene 'to be prosecuted without question'
Drunk and abusive passengers face flying ban under Labour’s national ‘blacklist’ plans
Unruly passenger behavior has skyrocketed in recent years, according to Civil Aviation Authority figures
Henry Nowak's murder 'should be treated like George Floyd's' demands Robert Jenrick amid calls to ban Sikh knives
Sir Keir Starmer took the knee for George Floyd - but has not publicly commented on the case
Andy Burnham declares Tony Blair ‘does not understand’ people’s lives today in swipe at ex-PM
The Greater Manchester Mayor blasted Sir Tony for failing to 'mention inequality once' in his scathing essay on Labour
Green candidate in Makerfield by-election wants British farming to be 'decolonised' with 'inclusive spaces'
Sarah Wakefield's Eating Better charity described having a sense of urgency as an example of 'white supremacy culture'
Six people dead in Britain's waters after police find body in search for schoolboy, 12
Divers found the body - believed to be the boy's - in the River Ribble last night
Mysterious light seen rising through night sky after green fireball meteor 'hits' erupting volcano
The second-long brilliant flash illuminated night skies above the Philippines
Nigel Farage's phone 'hacked by Russian agents who leaked details of £5million gift'
'These actions by Russia are deeply concerning and highlight the threat they pose to British security,' the Reform leader said
‘The plan is working!’ Keir Starmer defends record in power as PM vows to ‘keep pushing forward’
The Prime Minister hailed Labour’s record on migration, the economy and NHS waiting lists as he battles to cling to power
GCSE French exam sparks ‘woke social engineering’ row over ‘bisexual little sister’ question
The confusion comes after a Labour-commissioned review of exams urged teaching materials to become more 'diverse'
Marine Le Pen could stop Britain rejoining EU if she wins power in France
Senior figures in Ms Le Pen's party have insisted they would oppose any move to force Britain back into the bloc
Locals set Ebola clinics on FIRE and reject aid for 'magic' amid panic over 'phantom coffin that brings instant death'
Some in the disease-stricken Congo think Ebola is 'a white man’s invention that does not exist'
TfL staff failed to spot dozens of 'potential bombs' at stations during security test
The network has defended its security procedures, insisting the covert tests are 'difficult to pass'
Polish MEP threatens to sue 'communist' Keir Starmer after UK bans him from attending Tommy Robinson rally
'Once you lose the next election, communist, we’ll meet in court,' Dominik Tarczynski blasted
Keir Starmer to meet Scottish First Minister 'to discuss independence referendum'
Sir Keir is booked in to meet John Swinney next month - despite pressure for him to quit
'Sickfluencers' teach Britons with dyslexia how to get into airport VIP lounges with £6 lanyards
One TikTok creator presented the lanyards as a method for those with ADHD to 'skip all queues'
Triggered students given the right to walk out of lectures unpunished if they feel 'offended'
Sensitive students can leave if their subject matter includes 'hateful language' under new wellness guidance
Royal Navy forced to redesign women's uniform due to 'inappropriate' buttons
The revamp - set to cost taxpayers £200,000 - has been billed as a 'positive step for women'
'I'm living rent-free in his head!' Sadiq Khan claims Donald Trump is OBSESSED with him
The Mayor also claimed 'liberal, diverse and multicultural' London was 'the greatest city in the world'
Oxford Union plunged into fresh scandal after president removed from office for 'election-rigging'
Catherine Xu - who has denied all allegations against her - has also claimed to be a victim of racism and harassment
Royal Navy left with just five frigates after HMS Iron Duke quietly withdrawn from fleet
The vessel is now expected to stay out of service until its planned decommissioning in 2028
Iran denies involvement in ‘violent activities’ on British soil amid wave of London antisemitic attacks
Tehran's embassy has claimed it warned British authorities over 'false flag operations' - but counter-terror police say they are actively pursuing 'threats by state-linked actors'
Falklands SAFE after King’s visit as Marco Rubio insists pulling support was ‘just an idea’
The US Secretary of State hit out at the 'overexcited' reaction as he confirmed America’s position remains unchanged
Extreme wildfire warning issued for ALL of Scotland ahead of blistering bank holiday weekend
More than 10,000 hectares of moorland, peatland and woodland were destroyed by wildfires in Scotland last year
Labour formally brings end to 1,000 years of British history on 'sad and miserable day'
Departing hereditary peers have hit out at Sir Keir Starmer, with one blasting how the move 'just feels wrong'
SNP vows to 'stop Nigel Farage at the border' - but would throw doors open to migrants
SNP minister Mairi McAllan claimed 'too few' migrants were moving into towns and cities across Scotland just days ago
Scientists share bombshell new claim as to why Neanderthals really died out
A team of researchers have also claimed our ancient relatives may have been just as intelligent as us
Sadiq Khan heaps praise on Brexit-hating socialist Spanish PM - who just handed 500,000 migrants 'legal status'
'We discussed Gaza, Europe and the shared values that unite London and Spain,' the Mayor revealed
Jet2 demands national database for disruptive passengers so yobs can be banned from every airline
The calls come after a flight was forced to divert following a vicious brawl which saw two holidaymakers banned for life
Keir Starmer ‘planning to axe Rachel Reeves’ in ‘final roll of the dice’ to save premiership
Labour insiders have suggested the PM could stage a shock reshuffle in what officials have branded 'the last gasp of a dying man'
Man admits racially aggravated assault after accusing Jewish man of ‘killing babies’ in ‘pure hate crime’
Shafiq Rahman was released on bail and will be sentenced at Reading Crown Court in July
Lord Mandelson police probe BLOCKED by US Department of Justice
American officials have refused to hand over files surrounding the Labour grandee to their British counterparts
SNP vows to work with Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein to rip up United Kingdom forever
John Swinney said he would 'enjoy' working with fellow nationalists to inflict 'irreversible change' on the UK
John Swinney snubs Donald Trump's invitation to state banquet with King and Queen
The First Minister's rejection comes just weeks after saying he would 'consider' banning US military planes from a key Scottish airport
EasyJet issues dire three-week jet fuel shortage countdown as tourists brace for travel chaos
If it comes true, the airline's warning could spell mayhem for Britons' summer holiday plans
London synagogue arson attacks: Counter-terror police probe whether Iran-backed 'thugs for hire' are torching Jewish places of worship
Police have warned that criminals are 'taking quick cash' to carry out attacks - as an Iranian-linked group claimed responsibility
Reform UK pledges to deport 400,000 asylum seekers and 'reverse the invasion of Britain'
'We will do what it takes to restore justice in Britain,' Zia Yusuf vowed
Wiltshire news: Patriotic pub wins fight to keep massive St George's Cross in defiance of 'ridiculous' woke outrage
Complainants claimed the flag 'lowers the tone of the area' and signalled 'presumed association with other organisations'
Police officers told to treat stop and search suspects with 'dignity' in wake of race row
The Conservatives have slammed the guidance as 'yet more woke nonsense'
Robert Jenrick demands Southport killer’s ‘shameful’ parents be deported from Britain
The Reform UK MP said Axel Rudakubana’s parents - who fled Rwanda in 2002 - had abused Britain’s 'hospitality and generosity'
More than 300 council bosses now better paid than Keir Starmer as six-figure salaries surge
One council employee’s £457,000 pay packet is almost three times higher than the PM’s salary
Council row erupts in the New Forest: Locals fight back as 1,000-year-old rural community to be split in half in 'land grab'
'This is our home, our heritage and it is at risk,' emotional campaigners warned
Migrant crisis: Reform UK pledges to hold national inquiry into 'Boriswave' migration surge
Boris Johnson and his Tory successors dished out 3.8 million long-term visas to migrants - which could cost Britain billions of pounds
John Swinney sets date for second Scottish independence referendum
The SNP leader insisted Scots were 'entitled' to another vote - which could take place within just two years
Keir Starmer urged by Labour MPs to finally kill off Chagos agreement after PM shelves 'surrender' plans
Backbenchers have demanded the 'woke' deal is scrapped altogether to avoid 'further embarrassment'
Science breakthrough as researchers reveal deadly 'civil war' breaking out in Africa... between chimpanzees
The bloody conflict has led to the deaths of at least 24 specimens in a series of coordinated assaults
Balaclava ban: Thousands of Britons back petition after boy, just seven, seriously hurt in moped hit-and-run in Manchester
The child's mother has pleaded with Labour to 'bring safety back to our streets'
Husbands who tell wives how to vote could face jail as ‘family voting’ warning issued
The alert follows reports of 'concerningly high levels' of the illegal practice during the Gorton and Denton by-election
Oil prices plunge after Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement in major reprieve for Britons
Analysts welcomed the slump - but one revealed an all-new worry looming in the weeks to come
Grooming gang survivor hits out at Labour peer accused of mocking national inquiry: ‘It’s disgusting’
'Would they be laughing and mocking that if it was them or their daughter?' survivor Ellie Reynolds said
Archbishop of Canterbury to use first Easter sermon to issue urgent plea for Middle East peace
Dame Sarah Mullally will pray for 'an end to the violence and destruction' as the conflict enters its sixth week
Armed security guarding Sadiq Khan leave bag filled with guns outside his home while feral youths terrorised Clapham
The London Mayor previously said he required protection because of the 'colour of his skin and the god he worships'
Ryanair summer cancellations: Airline boss warns of flight chaos as he admits carrier will 'have to' axe journeys
'If it runs into May, then we don't know what the f*** goes on,' Michael O'Leary admitted
Science news: Researchers demand elderly couples be separated on flights for health and safety reasons
The proposed approach could see families split from their elderly relatives by force
Royal Navy is NOT ready for war, First Sea Lord admits - while US mocks British forces
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'enormous complacency' in addressing the state of the Armed Forces
Church attendance report pulled after pollster uncovered 'mass fraud' in survey
YouGov has issued an apology over the 'fraudulent' data - which left the Bible Society 'deeply disappointed'
British wildlife park euthanises entire pack of wolves then claims: 'We had no choice!'
Locals have hit out at the zoo over the 'unnecessary' killing of the wolf family
Russian shadow fleet to be boarded and seized by UK Special Forces after PM signs off on military action
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the move will suffocate 'Putin's war machine'
NS&I compensation: Taxpayers could be forced to bail out Premium Bonds bank and foot £400million bill for scandal
Hard-working Britons could be made to pay for the bank's 'staggering' failures - while ministers are said to be 'furious'
Labour to axe 800 councillors and shut down 43 councils in massive local government crackdown
The party has been accused of 'engineering council sizes to fit their own political interests'
Fuel shortages: Shell boss sets date Britain could face crisis as ominous 'ripple effect' spreads from Middle East
Countries across Europe could be forced to restrict energy demand within weeks, the oil giant's chief has warned
Labour to hand hundreds of millions to Britain’s least 'cohesive’ areas amid claims of trying to 'avoid local election wipeout'
Areas set to receive the funding are disproportionately safe Labour seats, polling data shows
Insects across globe 'fall silent' in ominous warning to humanity
Beetles, butterflies, moths, bees and other critters are vanishing at alarming rates
Secrets of ancient Britain revealed after 'incredibly rare' Iron Age treasure found in Yorkshire
The remarkable discovery has offered fresh insight into the relationship between two rival groups of ancient Britons
Rare treasure uncovered in ancient Egyptian tomb in ‘history-changing’ discovery
The remarkable discovery has been described as 'astonishing' by a leading Egyptologist
World's largest spider's web the size of a HOUSE is found in underground labyrinth
The world-first discovery has been hailed by scientists as 'extraordinary'
Treasures of Titanic's wrecked sister ship brought to surface for very first time
The recovered treasures are soon set to be unveiled in an exhibit at a brand-new museum
Archaeologists reveal site where Lord Nelson's fleet was built and launched
Nelson's beloved HMS Agamemnon, which played its part in defeating Napoleon's forces at Trafalgar, was built at the site
Scientists left stunned after new Easter Island statue 'emerges from lake'
Researchers are hopeful that the discovery may unlock clues to find more
Treasures of centuries-old English shipwreck found by divers off Kent coast in 'remarkable' discovery
Divers found wooden decks, copper cauldrons and chests with 'particularly well-preserved' cannonballs hidden inside