Oliver Partridge
464 articles on New Dispatch
Men should be BANNED from standing in next Labour leadership race, says party grandee
The Labour Party has never been led by a woman
BBC compares Guy Fawkes to Nelson Mandela branding him an 'astonishing activist'
The BBC has previously faced criticism over historical content published on its education platforms
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax as rebel Labour MPs slam PM for 'locking out' areas
The Prime Minister said the move would 'make good' on his pledge to 'bring power to every postcode in the country'
British taxi driver appears in court accused of spying for Iran on RAF base
Rashad Sultanov denied all allegations against him and is being held in custody
British zoo welcomes first lion cubs in more than a decade - 'Special moment!'
The births aid the conservation of African lions - a species classified as vulnerable in the wild
Dead Sea Scroll origins to be decoded using AI for first time
The new international project has secured a prestigious European Research Council grant worth 2.5 million
Nuclear power station on ‘high alert’ as deadly Suffolk wildfire edges closer to plant
The blaze is currently burning some three miles north of Sizewell B
David Miliband rejected role of Education Secretary in reshuffle after learning brother's position
Speculation had mounted ahead of the reshuffle the former foreign secretary could return to his former post
Green mayor sparks outrage over vow to cut ties with Israeli twin city on October 7 anniversary
Hackney Mayor Zoe Garbett said the decision speaks to 'who we are' and 'what we condone'
More than 70,000 prisoners freed early as Labour admits release scheme 'likely' behind recall surge
The scheme launched just days after the prison population reached a record high of 88,521
Migrant 'mega-dinghies' longer than double-decker buses rake in £300,000 a Channel crossing
A total of 165 migrants in boat are estimated to have paid around £2,000 each for a trip
Nearly 600 NHS bosses paid more than the PM as Labour urged to rein in top salaries
Research by the TaxPayers' Alliance found 574 executives at NHS trusts earned basic salaries exceeding £182,000
Andy Burnham FINALLY addresses UK migration crisis after nearly 1,000 small boat arrivals in a week
The Prime Minister cited his reappointment of Shabana Mahmood as a commitment to continuing work
Andy Burnham opens door to benefits crackdown and tells claimants they CAN go to work
Young people could be stripped of their benefits unless they take up training or voluntary work
Ryanair 'sacked' captain who used legal authority to extend cabin crew's rest period
Rights under Commander's Discretion enable captains to make calls in light of welfare concerns to crew
British pupil makes history in prestigious international mathematics competition
Alex Chui achieved a flawless score of 42 out of 42 at this year's contest
Muslim charity with close ties to Iran's regime given rights to bring 'skilled workers' and religious ministers to Britain
The centre once held a candlelit vigil following his death of a former IRGC commander
Man and woman die after getting into difficulty in water off popular British beach
Emergency services were called to Fistral Beach, Newquay, late yesterday evening
Migrant drug dealer cannot be deported from Britain 'because daughter wets bed'
Shpresim Koka arrived in the UK in 2001 at the age of 14, after claiming to be a refugee from Kosovo
Nomadic 'van-lifers' clash with residents as scenic British coastline with stunning homes overrun
Local residents counter that the van-dwellers use public facilities and bins without contributing to the community
Police force ignores trans Supreme Court ruling and puts biological men in women's-only cells
Detainees are permitted to declare their own gender, which is then 'respected in records'
Royal Mail postmen defend delivery worker who kicked blind dog to death ‘like a football’ in vile attack
'I felt for that dog and the owner, but I also felt for the postie', one postman said
Gatwick Airport left with no running water as passengers cannot wash hands or flush toilets amid shortage
Both terminals are affected, with passengers being handed bottled water in the meantime
Benefits fraudsters cost British taxpayers £4.3million EVERY WEEK despite living abroad
The largest share of the fraudulent payments stems from Universal Credit, which accounted for £103million of the total
Locals fume as one of Britain's most beautiful village streets to become 'solar highway'
The road widening scheme would require the demolition of an 18th-century boundary wall of a listed property
Drunk British soldiers smash through parked cars in £100k rampage with 'stolen' 15-tonne tank
Several cars sustained damage, with two left completely destroyed
Family of toddler who plunged from Cyprus hotel window urge Ed Miliband to help father charged with son's death
The charges on Tuesday saw him accused of 'causing death by a rash, reckless, or dangerous act'
RAF fighter jets scrambled to escort Qatar Airways plane to Manchester Airport after flight 'caused concern'
A Boeing 777 plane was operating as flight QR23 from Doha to Manchester Airport when the incident struck
Residents ordered to urgently evacuate after 'major incident' declared amid Scotland wildfires
The fire has been raging for 10 days, first breaking out on July 15
Mum will stick to 'caravan holidays' after being fined for taking autistic son on term-time trip to Spain
The cheaper £4,000 stay beat the £10,000 cost for the same holiday during the school summer break
'Burnham bounce' sees Labour draw first blood and gain TWO seats from Reform in local by-elections
Two Labour candidates ripped seats from one of Reform's most dominated councils in Britain
More than 12,000 languages were spoken after last Ice Age before extinction wiped out communities
The study found the emergence of large states and multinational empires triggered a steep drop in linguistic diversity
Council's £125,000 beach huts removed after sitting unused for eight years
Situated behind the dunes alongside a public toilet block, the huts offer no view of the beach whatsoever
London-based leader of Muslim Brotherhood sanctioned by US for 'helping to fundraise for Hamas'
Mahmoud al-Abyari, an Egyptian-Austrian dual national based in London, has had his US assets frozen and been banned from the country
Mystery swimmer saved two children from tragedy in waters off Essex beach
The heroic bystander entered the water three separate times despite the harsh conditions out at sea
Failed asylum seeker who knocked woman unconscious after she rejected him jailed for six months
Abdoela Berhan, a 35-year-old Eritrean national, assaulted 20-year-old Cleo Lake outside Cameo nightclub in Bournemouth
Record number of terrorists in British prisons as over half hold Islamist views
Some 41 terrorists were freed from jail last year - either subject to early release or deported to their country of origin
Manchester Police chief apologises 'deeply' over missed opportunities to prevent synagogue attack despite arresting attacker TWICE
The force had access to information on Jihad Al-Shamie showing signs of an 'extremist mindset', only examined after the atrocity
Manchester synagogue attacker's associate jailed for life after plotting MoD terror attack
Mohammed Bashir was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie, who was responsible for killing two people in the Manchester synagogue attack last year
Spelling tests are 'draconian' and teachers should focus on 'creativity' - new Education Secretary
Lucy Powell said a data-driven approach sees 'the pendulum swing too far the other way'
Britain's scorching heatwaves caused by falling pollution levels, researchers find
Europe has warmed around twice as fast as the global average over the past four decades
First sighting of baby puffin in 'danger of extinction' for three decades on Dorset coast
The Purbeck stretch is the final known regular nesting location for puffins on the southern English mainland
Donald Trump ordered to turn over financial records in $10bn BBC lawsuit
Federal Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett ruled the President's financial information is relevant to the case
Britons could be hit by supermarket food shortages as parts of England on verge of drought
Southern and eastern England have recorded no measurable rainfall so far this month
'Makes me feel sick!' PC Andrew Harper's mother says 'it's an insult' to let his killers out of prison seven years early
The 28-year-old officer was dragged by a towrope for over a mile along rural roads, sustaining fatal injuries
Council grants planning permission for 'jarring' 13ft pole to be erected at 5,000-year-old landmark
The structure will support new solar-powered parking terminals to replace the existing pay-and-display machines
Andy Burnham faces first major test as voters to issue clear verdict on new PM
The Prime Minister is looking to grapple back support as the clock is ticking to turn around the failings of Sir Keir Starmer's government
Sacked Cabinet minister exposes 'unfunded' hole in Andy Burnham's first major policy as Labour infighting begins
Criticism of the policy have come from all directions
Millions of illegal migrants able to cross British border with zero checks within weeks
An exclusive report for GB News has revealed a shocking new migration crisis on Britain’s doorstep
Firefighters to remain at Arthur's Seat for days after cliff face burnt black in wildfire
Assistant chief officer John Henderson of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews will remain for 'a couple of days'
Reform welcomes decision to investigate 'toxic culture' at scandal-hit ex-Labour run council
Councillors launched police investigations on one another and engaged in public spats with constituents
Reform welcomes decision to investigate 'toxic culture' at scandal-hit ex-Labour run council
Councillors launched police investigations on one another and engaged in public spats with constituents
‘Olympic-scale’ swimming pool unearthed in ancient city after 2,000 years
Excavators intend to fill the ancient pool for modern day use
Ten Evri workers detained amid crackdown on illegal delivery working
Those rumbled included Pakistani, Indian, Brazilian, Ghanaian and Gambian nationals
'He's a chameleon!' Nigel Farage warns Andy Burnham will 'drag Labour even further to the left'
The Reform UK leader questioned the substance of an Andy Burnham premiership
Pensioner hit with staggering council tax bill after trying to earn some extra money
'Wales is no longer a place for opportunity or investment,' Mrs Byford said
Jet2 flight en route from Scotland to Spain diverted to Portugal after 'passenger emergency'
The airline has not released further details about the passenger, or the nature of the emergency
Vickrum Digwa's mother jailed for three years after she removed knife from Henry Nowak murder scene
Digwa himself received a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years
Man 'brutally' attacked seagull in front of horrified children after bird tried to steal his food
No arrests have been declared, and police have not released a description of the suspect
Britain's largest defence airshow cancels opening ceremony after Andy Burnham snubs invite
Every sitting prime minister since 1945 has attended the event, which is held every two years
Academy trust fined £32,000 after man suffered life-changing injuries while collecting footballs from school roof
Robert Baker had climbed to the roof using a ladder that was not properly secured, hoping to retrieve footballs
Loud fireworks to be banned outside professional displays after outcry by veterans and animal rights groups
Ministers described the changes as a 'common-sense' response to growing public concern
Boy, 14, denies plotting terror attack on two mosques
The teen was remanded in youth detention until his next court appearance at the Old Bailey on August 21
Aviation enthusiast honoured by Scouts for inspiring generations for 20 years
Les Clark often stepped in to share his expertise with the next generation of flyers
Man arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage in the head in social media post
It comes within a week of the tragic killing of Ann Widdecombe - a political ally of Mr Farage
SNP leaves Christians furious as Scotland’s churches being left to crumble in bitter funding row
The UK Government's decision to end the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme left Scotland in the lurch
Reform UK takes the battle to Labour in Keir Starmer's final round of local by-elections as PM
Residents in eight areas will head to the polls tomorrow
Nigel Farage says Keir Starmer told him Ann Widdecombe's killing was botched burglary
Counter Terrorism Police are leading the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder
London's water pipes clogged up by MILLIONS of invasive mussels with Thames Water paying £6m to remove them
Quagga mussels are considered one of the UK's most problematic invasive species
Andy Burnham to scrap David Lammy jury trial reforms
Allies said he hopes it would give the rest of the Courts and Tribunals Bill a chance at being passed
Militant trans group issues guide telling supporters how to cause ‘direct harm’
Bash Back has published a guide encouraging activists to focus on what it describes as 'high-profile targets'
Woman, 24, dead and man in his 20s injured after horror stabbing in London as police make arrest
Officers arrested a 44-year-old man matching the suspect’s description nearby
Woke civil servants championed plan to replace 'divisive' Winston Churchill with LGBT and ethnic minorities on banknotes
They argued that the high-profile Britons currently appearing on banknotes presented an 'incomplete picture of national identity'
Teachers say job is 'incredibly hard' as poll finds most Britons 'couldn't do the job themselves'
Thirty per cent of Britons say it would be 'impossible' to do a teacher's job for just one week
Farming couple distraught as huge solar development to "cut their land in two"
The East Pye Solar scheme encompasses 2,718 acres spread across 10 separate sites in the area between Norwich and Harleston
Hosepipe ban comes into force for millions of Britons - is your area affected?
Much of the UK is under a temporary ban until conditions alleviate
Two men arrested after body found in suitcase as children played nearby
The body was discovered more than 30 miles away from the victim's home
Ann Widdecombe was ‘attacked day before body was found’ as police reveal new details amid manhunt
The initial suspect was released from custody earlier today
Teenager, 18, dies in Manchester reservoir during 30C heatwave
A cordon remains in place and inquiries are ongoing, police said
Three children among injured after huge crash on busy motorway
The HGV driver is said to have escaped uninjured
Greens push for vegan food offerings to be legal requirement under Equality Act
The proposals have prompted criticism from campaign groups on behalf of rural communities and food producers
Rare carving of protective spirit dating back 1,600 years unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall in landmark discovery
The sandstone relief depicts a genius - a guardian spirit believed by the Romans to protect people, households and places
One year on, Epping residents remember the battle over The Bell Hotel: 'Schoolgirls are scared now!'
The three-star establishment in Essex will no longer operate as asylum accommodation as of this weekend
Kemi Badenoch tells 'failed' ex-Tory MPs to join Reform UK in dig at Nigel Farage's defectors
'Some people should never have been candidates before. Some do not have the judgment. Some do not have the discipline', she said
Inferno rips through industrial estate as firefighters battle huge blaze overnight
The fire ripped through industrial units, mobile homes and other vehicles
Black woman accuses airport bus driver of racism... but CCTV footage reveals otherwise
Passenger Kassandra Gordon said she was refused boarding on a Flibco airport coach despite holding a valid ticket
Labour council orders locals to rip down St George's Cross bunting as it poses 'danger' to drivers
'The council are being real killjoys', said one disgruntled resident
Traveller builds 'dream family home' over wildlife haven but admits he did not apply for planning permission
A Planning Inspector has now rejected Delaney's appeal against an enforcement notice and ordered the family to leave
France set to stop British adventurer from swimming across English Channel
Karl Bushby is close to completing a whopping 28 year journey across the globe
Father guilty of murdering four-week-old baby son by shaking him in 'violent and cruel act'
The baby suffered severe internal injuries to his brain and spinal cord at the hands of Tony Bartlett
From egging to milkshakes: Five times Nigel Farage has been threatened in public
The Reform UK leader described the importance of his personal security and claimed he will need protection 'until the day that I die'
'Welcome to Wales' dragon roadside sculpture that cost £61m covered by overgrown grass
The dragon's disappearance has prompted widespread disappointment among local residents and road users
Britain's swarms of flying ants mistaken for drizzle on Met Office maps as heatwave prompts premature outburst
The insects, known as alates, are the winged form of ants that leave their underground colonies each summer to mate
By-election fever with 14 seats up for grabs nationwide as Reform UK aims to make sweeping gains on back of Nigel Farage's resignation
GB News builds up to a busy week of by-elections across the UK
Keir Starmer's last failure? Chagos deal in chaos as human rights body takes on former human rights lawyer
Human Rights Watch has now been granted permission to submit written representations ahead of a major Court of Appeal hearing
Residents fume as local population to TREBLE under plans to house asylum seekers at former military base
Only 580 residents call the quaint village of Barnham home, with widespread concern over bloated numbers
Pro-Palestine students disrupt university graduation with shouting, banners and walk out
The protest came in response to the university's alleged relationship with Israeli-backed companies
Britain to lead European project to build long-range Nato missiles and move away from US reliance
These weapons are designed to hit targets with pinpoint accuracy at distances ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres
Andy Burnham's business rates overhaul could cost £880million annually, bombshell new analysis reveals
The Makerfield MP is pushing for a 50 per cent increase in the threshold for 100 per cent small business rates relief in England
'State of the art' school costing MILLIONS to build marked for demolition before welcoming a single student
Matford Brook Academy, which officially opened in 2023, never welcomed a single pupil due to 'serious structural defects'
Britain slaps Russia with fresh sanctions on chemical weapons developers behind Novichok poisonings
The sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, apply to seven individuals and two research institutes
British wildlife park welcomes birth of adorable flamingo chick after its older brother escaped to France
The newborn's brother escaped and flew to France late last year, last seen in Finistère in December
New bus service named after WW2 Dambusters to connect sites with links to RAF
'This is a terrific thing to provide for the community', said councillor Natalie Oliver
Russian fighter jet drops spy devices off HMS Prince of Wales' bow before being chased away by RAF jets
The 'Bear F' plane also flew low and close to the UK carrier group
Source of mysterious space balls found washed up on beach revealed after probe by space agency
The ASA said this morning that the objects 'appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle'
Tories falter in council by-election battles as party loses three seats in spite of polling spike
The widespread contests dampened the Tory flame, having begun to climb in the public opinion polls
Nasa launches major rescue mission as telescope plunges towards Earth
The Swift telescope's descent stems from heightened solar activity, which has caused Earth's atmosphere to expand outward
Retired Briton stumbles across rare copy of US Declaration of Independence in unexpected location
The document is one of just 11 such copies known to exist worldwide
Fordingbridge teen rapists' updated detention still 'not enough', says victim’s family
One mother said the impact on her daughter would 'last a lifetime'
Bus ploughs into front window of London home as emergency crews rush in
The surrounding area has been cordoned off by police with nearby roads closed
Travellers booted off huge London site after storming protected green belt in weekend 'land grab'
The classic land grab saw construction vehicles move in just as council staff were finishing for the weekend
Man left partner’s body in bed for days because he thought she was sleeping
The coroner concluded there was no third-party involvement in her death
Grooming gang ringleader jailed for decade-long rape walks free from prison after dodging deportation
Shabir Ahmed avoided deportation back to Pakistan due to provisions under the Immigration Act 1971
Locals force Labour-run council to back down over plans to curb riverside drinking in 'common sense victory'
The dispute first emerged when one pub sought to renew its licence, drawing attention to the street's businesses
Tories offered chance to claw back support as party defends key seats in by-election battles
The countrywide contests come as the Tories have begun to climb up to 20 per cent in public opinion polls
Renaissance artist uncovered hidden science breakthrough 400 YEARS before today's researchers
One of Jan Brueghel the Elder's 17th-century works shows an animal behaviour which was only confirmed to exist last year
Strict pub boss who banned phones, music and swearing dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith, chairman of Samuel Smith's Old Brewery, was renowned for his strict policies
'Serious' plane crash in Essex village sparks huge emergency service response
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has confirmed it is investigating the incident
Britain's iconic thatched roofs face extinction amid rise in imported material costs
There are thought to be between 20 and 30 expert thatchers left working in Britain
BBC must do more to promote ethnic diversity, says Archbishop of York
The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell said public service broadcasting must improve at mirroring the change of perceived identity in Britain
More than 200 runners don red as they complete 5km run in memory of Henry Nowak
'It's days like this that help the family keep going', said Lucy Ross, Henry's mother
Nasa's spiritual successor to Concorde capable of breaking sound barrier without sonic boom
The breakthrough could nearly halve future commercial journeys over the Atlantic from seven hours to four
Police vow to come down on antisocial yobs as neighbourhoods disturbed in more than a million cases
The National Police Chiefs' Council detailed vast improvement to force responses up and down Britain
British man shot dead in Caribbean as family left 'heartbroken'
Local media reports suggest two men have been detained in connection with the incident
Keir Starmer to fly St George's flag from No10 for next England game amid 'plastic patriot' accusations
The Prime Minister was said to have quietly scrapped the tradition before changing stance
Reform UK announces candidate to replace Andy Burnham as Mayor of Greater Manchester
Sian Astley currently lives locally in Fallowfield, where she runs a design and property business
Somalia-born man charged with five counts of attempted murder after several people hit by car in west London
Three pedestrians were taken to hospital by air ambulance after the crash
Andy Burnham braces for first public spat with Donald Trump over Britain's faltering defence spending
The White House is not confident Britain will honour a commitment to spend enough money on its Armed Forces
Andy Burnham to unveil 10-year plan for power in major speech outlining how he will govern as PM
Mr Burnham's allies describe his proposals as the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in recent history
Drug dealer jailed after slashing teen 'to the bone' with knife in mistaken identity attack
Fletcher Darnell believed the victim was "D Sav" - the street name of someone believed to be a gang rival
Two rescued by coastguard after deadly plane crash off Welsh coast
The lightweight aircraft came down some nine miles north west of Cardigan Island
Supermarket fridges can't cope with UK heat as Britons unable to purchase meat or dairy products
Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S; and Waitrose were all among stores affected by the crisis
Keir Starmer to replace Navy's destroyers with drones as part of defence investment plan
Funding for up to eight Type 83 destroyers and five Type 32 frigates is said to have been pulled
Education body accused of 'indoctrinating' students with pro-trans messaging in GCSE Spanish lessons
Pearson's revision guide was found to contain phrases about admiring individuals who campaign for transgender rights
Defence investment plan will be published 'imminently' as Chancellor pledges more money behind armed forces
'What I can tell people is that plan will involve more money', Rachel Reeves said
Somalia-born man arrested after driving into five pedestrians in west London
None of the victims have suffered life-threatening or life-changing injuries
Zoo where three-year-old boy was thrown into crocodile pit reopens nine days after horror incident
The child, who sustained 'serious injuries', is no longer in a critical condition as of Monday
Keir Starmer U-turns on manifesto pledge and caves into EU over controversial foie gras
The delicacy was targeted for an import ban under Labour's 2024 election promises
Travel chaos erupts across Britain as thousands of flights delayed or cancelled amid extreme weather
FlightRadar data revealed Gatwick bore the brunt with 391 delayed services and 31 cancellations
French national charged with murder of girl, 2, and rape of child under 13 in Surrey
Kevin Kerjean, 31, a French national born in the Central African Republic, was charged today
Gardener ecstatic after 'spur-of-the-moment' bulk buy sees him scoop £100k National Lottery jackpot
The '20X' game offers players odds of one in 3.29 for securing a prize
Tories vow to bolster Britian's Armed Forces Reserve to 50,000 with landmark tax free plan
The proposal forms part of a broader Conservative commitment to bolster the armed forces after years of decline
Greens fail to use the term 'women' in new menstrual leave plans
The written proposal notably uses the phrase 'workers who menstruate', rather than referring to women directly
Britons urged to look up next week to witness rare celestial event not due again until 2043
The seventh full moon of 2026 is a special event on the astronomical calendar
'Gutted' Ryanair passenger refused boarding and misses £700 holiday over 'tiny' passport issue
Rachael Norton-Voysey claims staff were 'petty' by not letting her fly, forced to make the 'sad' train journey back home
Refurbished £26m crown court adjourns criminal sentences during heat while Britons still troop into work
Among the cases postponed at Harrow Crown Court was a sentencing hearing concerning the fatal shooting of PC Sharon Beshenivsky
Ex-police officer found guilty of misconduct after creating 'toxic' work culture on WhatsApp chat groups
Paul Street was formerly of Cambridgeshire Constabulary when he committed the offences
Teacher caught pretending to be unwell in order to work at another school
Nadeem Ahmed acknowledged his behaviour had 'brought teaching into disrepute'
Labour pledges to do 'everything within our power' to prevent another child facing same fate as Preston Davey
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said updated legislation is 'an urgent priority for this incoming Government'
Planning row erupts as autistic man fears £20k fine over his 'life's passion'
Mr McKenzie has been keeping pigeons for more than four decades, and says the hobby is essential for his mental health
Reform council narrowly passes bill to allow Union flag to be flown on town hall all year
Calderdale Council's governance and business committee voted in favour of the flags by four votes to three
Archaeologists uncover marble 'statue of ancient Greek goddess' in stunning discovery
The find consists of the lower portion of a marble figure, unearthed in front of an ancient temple dedicated to Hercules
'You were right!' Boris Johnson issues direct message to GB News readers on 10-year Brexit anniversary
The Prime Minister who oversaw Brexit has spoken out on the democratic drive to overcome 'project fear'
British airlines facing £400m bill in battle to hit 'absurd' green targets
The hefty bill comes despite synthetic green fuel e-SAF remaining near impossible to obtain globally
Bird species on 'brink of extinction' sees three hatchlings born at Blackpool Zoo
The young blue-crowned laughingthrush chicks are 'absolutely vital to the survival of their kind'
Police officer fraudster spent £30k worth of orders and takeouts on vulnerable neighbour's card
PC Gary Carson made transactions over dates when the elderly woman was receiving hospital treatment
National Lottery issues urgent call to Britons as £12m jackpot still not claimed
Players across the Welsh valleys have been urged to check their tickets carefully
Huge fire rips through industrial site near Liverpool with billowing plume of black smoke seen for miles
The fire service said the blaze involves near 700 tons of waste cardboard at the recycling centre
Andy Burnham leaves door open to calling snap general election
Labour rivals Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch have already called for a snap general election after Sir Keir stepped down
Boy, 14, charged with murder of 17-year-old in London
Jamal Coombes was tragically killed in the early hours of Saturday
The 'false choice' of Labour's all or nothing social media ban as critics plea to 'make tech work for children'
Critics say the policy robs children of educational tools, connectivity, and stunts understanding of the growing digital world
Two unauthorised traveller groups who took over sports pitch forced to pack up and leave after council order
Hilly Fields Nature Reserve in Colchester has experienced frequent pitch-ups over the last 10 years
RAF museum ranked one of world's top attractions on TripAdvisor
Both RAF museums in the Midlands and London received the esteemed accolade
Skip company fined £30,000 after exposing workers to cancer-causing fumes
Neither adequate ventilation systems nor appropriate protective gear was provided to workers
'Do not touch!' British beachgoers issued warning over 'beautiful' blue sea creatures
Even when they appear lifeless on the sand, they can still cause injury
Children as young as 10 referred to counter-terror police amid surge in radicalisation through online video games
Officials warned that one in five of those arrested on terrorism charges in the UK are now under the age of 18
Dan Jarvis set for uncomfortable Nato meeting as defence spending plans fall flat
The newly appointed Defence Secretary described the situation as 'a moment of challenge'
National Lottery winner given weeks to claim £177k as ticket purchase location revealed - Could it be you?
The winning combination from the January draw included the main numbers 5, 17, 24, 29 and 50
Waitrose erupts into flames as firefighters rush to site of major warehouse blaze in Sussex
There fire service has confirmed there were no reports of casualties
Meat back on the menu after Reform set to reverse council's vegan policy
Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire adopted the meat-free approach two years ago
Social workers accused of missing eight opportunities to save baby Preston
The 13-month-old was murdered by gay couple Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley
World-famous shipwreck incredibly preserved in the Antarctic at risk of being lost forever
The protected wreckage has been overrun with a species of wood-eating lobster
Two men found guilty of firebomb plot at property linked to Sir Keir Starmer
Two properties and a car linked to the Prime Minister were targeted in May last year
Green Party leaflets dumped across city just days after vowing 'zero-tolerance' approach to littering
Among the leaflets were sheets containing sensitive voter information
ITV legend and award-winning journalist Roger Cook dies after short illness
The esteemed journalist, husband and father died peacefully on Saturday
France proving worth of £660m migrant deal after intercepting two-thirds of boats bound for Britain
Compared to previous months, the interception rate in May was up four percent over the rest of the year
Fraudster jailed after scamming tenants out of £77k using London flat
Freddie Priestley scammed 34 prospective tenants out of ballooned deposit payments
Miracle as baby tortoise is ONLY animal to survive horrific fire at British zoo and soft play centre
The Jungle Box in Hertfordshire was razed by the blaze in the early hours of Wednesday morning
The reality of schools being plunged into ‘US-style’ lockdowns as violence and hoax threats soar
It comes after a Manchester school was forced to close following a suspected stabbing by a student
British arms dealer found guilty of selling fighter jets, missiles and grenades to warlords
One lucrative transaction involved a Ukrainian air defence missile system valued at £41 million
Prestigious Derbyshire private school founded in 19th century closes with an hour’s notice
The abrupt U-turn came less than 72 hours after the headteacher delivered a hopeful message to parents
Nine arrested in Immigration Enforcement 'crackdown' at DPD delivery hubs
Seven Indian nationals, one Ghanaian national and one Pakistani national were arrested during police raids
Scaffolder falls crotch-first onto metal pallet after horror 20-foot plunge from factory roof
James Cranswick was on a rooftop in Keighley, West Yorkshire, when he fell through the hazardous cladding
Counter-terror police investigating stabbing in Manchester school after two pupils and staff member injured
At this time, the attack has not been declared a terrorist incident
Visitor free to wander around Parliament in middle of night after 'security guards fell asleep on job'
Officers arrested the woman on suspicion of trespassing, where she has since been released on bail while investigations continue
Greens propose ban on circumcision as Jewish group warns of attack on freedom of religion and belief
Circumcision is a common and integral part of Judaism
Police embroiled in fresh woke row over trans strip-search guidance
The National Police Chiefs' Council and British Transport Police have been accused of discriminating against female colleagues
'Computer says no!' Fears for older Britons as A&Es scrap receptionists for online check-in
'People will fall through the net in large numbers if this is rolled out,' one leading campaigner warned
Toby Carvery apologises for chopping down historic tree as it backs down in year-long council row
Mitchells & Butlers have been at odds with Enfield Council over the centuries-old oak at its Whitewebbs location
Major clashes break out between protesters and riot police as Belfast burns for second night in a row
Some 800 protesters descended on a migrant hotel housing asylum seekers
Rapist on the run escapes UK via Eurostar after being freed from prison in error
Bernadin Dedic fled to Bosnia in February after an administrative blunder at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Widow sues cheesemaker over husband's death from Valentine’s Day reblochon
Despite Mrs Parkes seeking more than £200,000 in damages, the firm disputes responsibility for his death
Dodgy vape and barbershops targeted in massive crime crackdown on Britain's streets
The National Crime Agency estimates at least £12 billion of criminal cash is generated in the UK each year through high street businesses
White working-class pupils miss nearly double amount of lessons compared to average
The demographic are two and a half times more likely to miss more than 50 per cent of their schooling
Council pulls snail racing event and apologises after activists express concern for animal welfare
The Nottingham Animal Coalition branded the planned activity 'desperate' in a Facebook post
Turkish firm accused of illegally felling 300 trees while constructing lodges in ancient English woodland
Azara Gid San purchased the 33-acre site known as Jacobs Farm for £1.05 million some two years ago
Hundreds of 'globetrotting' civil servants 'working from beach' despite push to return to Whitehall
The investigation by the TaxPayers' Alliance revealed 359 staff were working from Greece, Spain, Australia and Brazil
China using triad members to spy on Britain as fears grow over use of brothels to blackmail MPs
A new report identifies Chinese organised crime as a major threat to national security
Forgotten Tudor garden that once kept an elephant at risk of being lost for good
Easton Lodge finds itself on the 'at risk' registry, with its vulnerability rated as 'high'
Bermondsey fire: Firefighters rush to tackle huge blaze in Bermondsey as plumes of smoke soar into London's skies
Fifteen fire engines rushed to Landmann Way in Bermondsey
Trans women can STILL use female-only bathing pond despite Supreme Court ruling
The chairman argued the court ruling did not mandate all trans-inclusive services to convert to single-sex provision
Judge sacked after sending 'highly sexualised image' to court colleague
District judge Andrew Simpson accepted some of his behaviour had been inappropriate, but maintained he had no 'improper intent'
WW2 veteran who took part in D-Day invasion dies aged 101
Bill Redston enlisted in the navy as a commissioned officer aged 18
Twins cheered and celebrated after setting British rollercoaster record with 20,000th ride
Mark and Colin Brown achieved the milestone on The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Surrey university plunged into terror as Saudi ex-student 'shoots man with crossbow'
The victim in a 'serious condition' at the Royal Surrey County Hospital
Britons in village cannot return home for TWO MONTHS over ground tremors
The evacuation of Coalsnaughton began on May 18, while authorities investigated the cause of the ground movement
Teenager arrived in Britain to murder target on behalf of Iran, court told
Johannes Natland, now 19, was apprehended at a Huddersfield hotel whilst in possession of a pistol, a revolver and live rounds
Police force at centre of Henry Nowak arrest 'pressured' officers into diversity training
Guidance available to view on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website cites 'treating people differently' based on ethnicity
Councils pursuing 'bizarre' clampdown on mothers selling brownies and cakes in driveways
Cake huts operate using honesty boxes or QR code payment systems, drawing queues of customers
Scientists create a miniature nuclear fireball – and make a surprise discovery
The study sought to fill potential gaps of knowledge in nuclear fallout models
Jacob Rees-Mogg clashes with Cenk Uygur over 'hilarious and ridiculous' ban from Britain
The left-wing commentator alluded to the Israeli lobby, which he claims has influenced the Labour Government's decision
Leafy village locals 'deeply alarmed' by waste plant plan amid fears for 'health of children'
Fresh plans aim to broaden operations to accept construction waste from highways, commercial and domestic sources
Man charged after military statue damaged in Ramsgate just days before D-Day anniversary
The installations represent every 1,000 soldiers rescued from the beaches in Dunkirk in Operation Dynamo
Police officer receives death threats after being wrongly identified in Henry Nowak murder case
The case has sparked outrage at alleged two-tier policing in Britain, with calls of condemnation over officers' actions
Bible mystery finally solved as geologists make major Garden of Eden river discovery
The Euphrates stretches 1,900 miles, making it Western Asia's longest river
Mushrooms could be deployed in rivers to filter out sewage, scientists reveal
The project aims to advance and scale ways to help to achieve Net Zero, protect natural ecosystems, and prevent leaks and pollution
University professor becomes first woman with incurable cancer to summit Everest
Dr Shaunna Burke stood at the world's highest point despite managing the ongoing effects of her terminal breast cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment
Archaeologists U-turn on UK's oldest cave art findings after dismissing it as natural in 1928
Experts initially rejected the authenticity of the markings as merely red oxide minerals seeping through the limestone
'Much loved' community fireworks display cancelled after 40 years due to health and safety concerns
The display in Falmouth, Cornwall was already called off last October
Magistrate 'lost composure' over defendant who shouted over sentencing, misconduct hearing reveals
Paul Gibson lost control while presiding over what he described as an 'extremely challenging and stressful' court session
Henry Nowak murderer jailed for life after stabbing student with Sikh ceremonial knife
The teenager was killed on December 3 last year, as he was walking home from a night out in Southampton
The terrible truth at the heart of Labour's Rejoiner bid exposed as EU to offer Britain 'worst' deal
The multi-stage process of rejoining creates opportunities for obstruction at any point
Britons to be able to stream videos and join video calls on train wifi in major tech overhaul
The ambitious scheme will see more than 1,400 trains fitted with network boosted equipment
Nasa to build base on the moon BEFORE HS2 is finished
The space agency is set to complete the ambitious project a decade before the high speed railway
London festival invites speaker who said he would 'vote for Hamas over Israel' and 'US deserved 9/11'
Hasan Piker insisted he is not antisemitic, but “anti-Israel”, in an interview with Variety last year
Labour MPs call for probe into alleged Islamophobia by members of Reform UK
Twenty seven MPs claimed there was "overwhelming evidence" Reform had breached the 2010 Equality Act
Archaeologists called after human remains discovered on side of major A-road
Detectives believe the remains belong to a single individual and are working to establish their identity
Woman shot dead outside Sheffield bar named as mother-of-one
Shanice Brookes was fatally shot outside the One Four One bar in the city centre on Monday
Labour 'let feral youths run amok' as stabbings and violent crime plague bank holiday weekend
During periods of warmer weather, knife crime and violent crime averages around 14 per cent higher
Man arrested on suspicion of failing to disclose information on terror activity surrounding Manchester synagogue attack
The attack took place on the morning of October 2 last year, where two people sadly died
Taxi driver hails passenger chat that saved his life amid cancer discovery
Brian Kelly now credits Tam Hewitt for his decision to seek medical advice
Homeowner given date to demolish 40ft outbuilding at £800k home after council fears illegal second dwelling
Mr Osman must demolish the structure by October 1 or face further enforcement action from Buckinghamshire Council
Labour left plotting to sabotage 'coronation' of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister
Some MPs have complained about the Manchester mayor's stance on immigration reforms, single-sex spaces and EU relations
Hikers flee iconic British landmark as emergency services tackle huge wildfire
Emergency responders received more than 180 emergency calls from residents
Scientists find new blue octopus the size of golf ball in Pacific Ocean
The Galápagos islands are already celebrated for hosting species found nowhere else on the planet
Historic British villages could be lost in Labour's housebuilding ‘frenzy’ as communities balloon in size
The Liberal Democrats described the targets as 'detached from reality'
Murder investigation launched after woman killed in Sheffield bar shooting
Three people have been arrested in relation to the incident
Train driver praised for remarkable act of heroism after leaping to rescue dog hanging off platform
Lexi, an 11-year-old black Labrador-ridgeback cross, slipped and became stuck between the carriage and platform
Beach tragedy as man dies on packed seafront on hottest day of year
Sunday was also the UK’s warmest May day for at least 79 years
Police divers find 15-year-old boy's body in 'hazardous' lake in Lincoln after major search
Young Declan Sawyer tragically died after getting into difficulty in the water, police confirmed
Eight fire engines respond to huge blaze near London station with all services suspended
According to the LFB, the fire has engulfed a static caravan, a pair of vehicles and a section of grassy embankment
Ministers consider paying families on benefits HUNDREDS more per month if teenagers take up apprenticeships
16 and 17-year-olds who leave education to begin apprenticeships would trigger bursary payments
RAF jet carrying Defence Secretary jammed by 'electronic attack' near Russian border
The incident occurred on Thursday as Mr Healey departed southeast Estonia
Baroness Casey feels she 'let victims down' in fight against Rotherham grooming gang scandal
'I felt possibly, personally, that I had let those victims down', Baroness Casey said
Briton dies after attempting ‘fashionable’ frog poison detox
The substance, known as Kambo, is derived from the toxic skin of the giant leaf frog
Keir Starmer calls teenagers who raped two girls spared jail 'appalling' as sentences undergo urgent review
'The girls at the heart of this case have shown extraordinary bravery', Sir Keir said
Reform propose tax breaks on overtime to 'restore appeal of a strong work culture'
According to the party, nine in ten workers would benefit from tax-free overtime under the scheme
European Union REJECTS Keir Starmer's Brexit reset demand in major setback
Establishing a single market for goods between the UK and EU could ruffle feathers among member nations
Huw Edwards in talks with Channel 4 to 'share his story' of abuse as teen's mother 'disgusted'
Edwards, 64, admitted possessing 41 indecent images of children in 2024
New BBC director-general urged to 'weed out trans activists' from company
The corporation received complaints over a trans guest just three days before Matt Brittin assumed control on Monday
Garden centre boss takes drastic action after 16-year council land row
The dispute centres on land required by Devon County Council for its major A382 road improvement scheme
Red Arrows now flying with reduced numbers amid 'ageing engines' as armed forces laid bare
The Hawk T1 aircraft are scheduled for retirement in 2030
New satellite launched from space to save lives of cheetahs, rhinos and elephants
A microsatellite reached orbit this month and will begin receiving data from tagged animals this summer
Shoplifting should be RENAMED say campaigners because term 'trivialises serious crime'
'These words utterly fail to capture what's really happening', said Mark Gleeson
Andy Burnham's Labour would have firepower to beat Reform, new poll finds
The tide has turned on Reform, which has topped opinion polls since autumn last year
Bus driver dies after Battersea Bridge assault as murder probe launched
Sergei Krajev was taken to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance, but sadly died on Tuesday
Labour councillor calls to 'approve green belt planning applications in areas that do not vote for them'
Leaked messages between councillors uncovered a 'politically motivated approach to planning'
Tories reveal Makerfield by-election candidate warning contest is 'not about ego'
Michael Winstanley was born and grew up in Makerfield, serving the community since 1997
Remains of RAF pilot found sitting upright in WW2 Hurricane finally laid to rest 86 years on
Workers unearthed Hurricane P3535 with Squadron Leader George Morley Fidler still seated upright in the cockpit
Benefits fraudster who raked in £25,000 caught out after running 10k
The fraud came to light following a tip-off to the Department of Work and Pensions' fraud hotline
Iranian man suspected of facilitating smuggling of 19 illegal migrants into Britain arrested
The man is suspected of piloting a small boat which brought 18 adults and one child to the UK from France
Meet Reform's 'plucky plumber' Makerfield by-election candidate who faces 'David versus Goliath battle' against Andy Burnham
Robert Kenyon also stood in the 2024 General Election, where he finished in second place
More than 50 people could face criminal charges NINE years on from tragic Grenfell Tower fire
The investigation has cost around £150 million, making it the largest and most complex probe Scotland Yard has ever undertaken
Police reveal one-year-old baby among HUNDREDS of children under 10 reported for offences
Alleged offences of children on the books ranged from assault and burglary to arson and sexual crimes
Pork sausages served to Muslim passengers on deportation flight
A Government-appointed human rights monitor deemed the meal choice 'inappropriate'
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI after 11-days in court
The case has widely been seen as a critical moment for the future of the artificial intelligence software
TikTok reinstates Reform UK migration video after posts removed 'in error'
The error was corrected after review and the videos have been restored on the platform
Oldest dog in the world dies just weeks after French owner passed away
Lazare lived almost three decades in the Alpine countryside
Man arrested after British toddler 'kidnapped by father' in Cyprus
The mother shared photographs showing injuries to her face and has called for full support from the UK Government
Mother sues girls' school she and her daughters attended for ‘secretly admitting trans pupil’
'Teenage girls have particularly acute needs for privacy and dignity' said Joanne Donoghue
SNP and Greens block awarding Scots army regiment with major honour
Freedom of the City is the highest civic honour, awarded by councils to individuals or military units for exceptional service
Ex-police officer who tackled suspected shoplifter charged with GBH
Lorne Castle, 47, is accused of seriously injuring Daniel Meyrick during an altercation in June last year
Serial thief who stole over £20k worth of designer bags from Harrods avoids jail
The repeat offender stole two bags from the luxury Knightsbridge department store
NASA rover stuns in new selfie from Mars with sweeping backdrop of red planet
Perseverance had just finished grinding into a rocky formation called 'Arathusa' when the photograph was captured
Polling reveals Keir Starmer would beat Wes Streeting in leadership contest - but lose to Andy Burnham
Survation found 53 per cent of members would back the Prime Minister against Mr Streeting
Keir Starmer responds to Wes Streeting after Cabinet resignation - Letter in full
Wes Streeting confirmed he 'lost confidence' in the Prime Minister's leadership
Ryanair flight en route to Leeds Bradford Airport forced to divert to Bristol after emergency on board
One passenger revealed 'panic in the voices' of those aboard the plane
Three men smash Bradford jewellery shop in ram raid... but steal nothing
The shop front suffered extensive damage and appeared to have completely caved in
Tory MP removes Reform councillor from Send community meeting over 'divisive presence'
'SEND families deserve to be heard, regardless of politics', said councillor Samantha Gethen
Italian village invaded by loved-up peacocks sparks travel chaos and sleepless nights for locals
The birds have also taken to climbing onto parked vehicles, leaving scratches across paintwork
Rare butterflies seen in RECORD numbers in Britain after habitat restoration scheme
Since 1979, the species' abundance has decreased by a whopping 82 per cent
Bermuda mystery SOLVED after scientists uncover massive underwater structure
Researchers discovered a land mass effectively propping up the territory
Bodies of three women pulled from sea in Brighton after emergency services swarm to scene
A helicopter and two lifeboats assisted emergency response at the scene
Knifeman arrested after four-hour standoff with armed police 'making threats to kill' at city hotel
Merseyside Police were involved in a stand-off until around 8pm
Travellers leave locals 'in tears' after setting up illegal 'concrete slab' encampment on grassland
The site in Essex saw approximately 30 lorries and diggers descend on the area over the bank holiday weekend
Labour MP threatens leadership bid as early as MONDAY as Keir Starmer faces brutal election fallout
Former minister Catherine West has said she would launch an unlikely premiership bid
Two men admit to antisemitic hate crime after harassing Jewish people in London TikTok videos
The pair approached a Jewish man at Clapton Common, verbally abused him and filmed the encounter
HMS Dragon heads to Middle East as UK considers international Strait of Hormuz operation
The Type 45 destroyer will 'pre-position' in the region, ready to join the UK and French-led initiative
Shopping centre evacuated after reports of electrical fire with police and fire crews on scene
The fire was reported to have started inside the centre's EE store
Donkeys banned from popular British beach ending century-old tradition
Jay Bateman described himself as 'heartbroken' by the decision, stating his livelihood had been stripped away
Donald Trump releases highly-anticipated UFO files detailing 'extraterrestrial life'
The findings are believed to be the first of a series of releases
Major banks STILL allowing transgender people to use women’s toilets despite court ruling
Employers are obliged to ensure single-sex spaces are used exclusively in line with biological sex
British mother given incredible opportunity to hold late daughter’s hand after meeting transplant recipient
Kim Smith received the left hand via an operation, having lost both her hands and feet to sepsis in 2017
Explosion rocks British seaside neighbourhood as Britons told to 'avoid the area'
Between 50 to 70 homes and businesses have since been evacuated
Nearly 1.5 million migrants on Universal Credit: 'Britain's the food bank of the world!'
'Labour's benefits bonanza has to end', said top Tory Chris Phillip
Rare WW1 ledger returned home after being found at car boot sale hundreds of miles away
The document made the long journey from Essex to Durham
Rail chaos as radio fault sparks mass cancellations and severe delays across train network
Several train companies are affected by the outage including Gatwick Express, London Overground and Thameslink
Iconic British beach could REOPEN after being closed for two decades
Newhaven West Beach in Sussex was closed on grounds of health and safety risks
Former British police officer evacuated from rat-virus ship named after 'very traumatic few days'
Martin Anstee was airlifted off the ship and is currently in a stable condition at Amsterdam Hospital
Pupils compare school to 'prison' as they skip class in protest over rule change
One father recounted how his daughter found herself in a distressing situation during a lesson as a result of the change
Ex-Metropolitan Police officer allegedly scammed luxury retailers out of over £6,000
Sunna Harrison-Aziz allegedly schemed huge designer brands such as Dior, Moncler and Cartier
Prime Minister's niece selected as Labour candidate after being 'parachuted into safe seat'
Ellie Sandover's mother, Katy Swabey, is one of the Sir Keir's three siblings
Keir Starmer suggests pro-Palestine marches could be BANNED to 'protect Jewish community'
He stated that those attending marches bear responsibility for challenging chants such as 'globalise the intifada'
Keir Starmer strikes back at Labour leadership mutiny and urges party colleagues to remain 'united'
The Prime Minister pointed to the internal divisions that plagued the Conservatives
University of Edinburgh slammed for platforming pro-Palestine speaker who likened Zionists to Nazis
Zaid Jaloudi likened Zionists to Nazis, and accused them of being 'puppet masters' behind a 'colonial empire'
Natural sugars from fruits to become latest victim in Labour's anti-obesity crackdown
Major food manufacturers including Danone and Nestlé have raised alarm over Labour's overhaul of nutrition regulations
Nigel Farage makes stark Angela Rayner prediction as Reform leader prepares for early general election
Mr Farage believes Sir Keir Starmer will be removed from Labour leadership before the year is out
Young Britons 'not concerned' about Falkland Islands remaining British, new poll reveals
Most Britons cite the 'symbolic value' of the islands, and would support the Government 'standing its ground'
Brixton shooting: Man fighting for his life and three others injured as police launch major manhunt
A 25-year-old man sustained injuries that have been described as life-threatening
Support staff at more than 30 London schools took strike action amid pay dispute
Teaching assistants, caretakers and other support workers are demanding parity with their teaching colleagues
Man jailed for abducting son still on run after being mistakenly released from prison
Ifedayo Adedapo Kolawoe Adeyeye walked free from HMP Pentonville on April 21 despite there being a year left of his sentence
Wes Streeting has backing of enough MPs to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer in just days
The current Health Secretary has secured backing from more than 81 party colleagues
Church launches appeal bid after being issued street preaching ban over claims of 'intimidating behaviour'
'This was preaching which took place in public, as it has done for millennia'
Smoke rises from Liverpool Anglican Cathedral as fire crews tell residents and tourists to 'stay away'
The building was forced to evacuate to allow crews to tackle the blaze this afternoon
UK and Ireland take aim at New IRA following attacks on Northern Ireland police stations
One incident saw assailants place an explosive device in a vehicle outside Dunmurry police station
Nearly 100 inter-faith women march through Golders Green in stand against 'hatred and division'
The walk is scheduled to continue through the night until tomorrow morning
Three teenagers jailed after luring man they thought was paedophile to beach before killing him
Alexander Cashford was attacked with rocks and a bottle before being left face down in mud
North London residents watch in horror as fire engulfs building near synagogue
Social media footage depicts thick plumes of smoke bellowing from a building
The dark truth about the green revolution: From forced child labour and deaths to 'silent cartels'
Young children are used as a labour force at Chinese operated mineral rigs in Africa
Dozens of homes evacuated after 'suspected ordinance' discovered in Plymouth - 400-metre cordon in effect
The Royal Navy Explosives Ordnance Department will be attending to assess the item
Council bans sea rafts over health and safety fears despite being without incident for 85 years
Weymouth Council deemed the rafts represented a 'significant risk to the public'
London Zoo to let guests watch dolphin post mortems as part of 200-year anniversary
The conservation effort highlights the number of dolphins, whales and porpoises found stranded on British beaches
Counter terror police arrest third man in relation to Kensington Gardens incident
A 31-year-old man was arrested this morning at an address in the Potters Bar area
Partner of dead designer sues family over £1m estate as dog 'stops him working'
Tibor Matyas inherited a jointly owned east London flat with late fashion designer Chris Liu
Jet2 flight forced into emergency landing in Manchester after collision with geese
Passengers detected an 'immediate smell of burning feathers and flesh'
Free speech victory as Scottish grandmother cleared for holding 'here to talk' placard outside abortion clinic
Rose Docherty became the first to be prosecuted under Scotland's buffer zone legislation
Britain's population growth to be entirely reliant on migration as number of UK nationals to decline by 2050s
Migration will serve as the sole driver of population growth over the coming decades
Aukus submarine deal under threat due to UK's 'dwindling political leadership', MPs warn
A Commons Defence Committee report concluded the project had insufficient funding and poor prioritisation
Locals 'up in arms' over 8ft-tall parcel locker 'plonked' outside their front doors
'I can't believe it's right outside my living room window. It's disgusting', one resident said
Surrey bunny called Herbie officially recognised as oldest living rabbit in world
The lionhead rabbit surpassed the remarkable milestone of 15 years old
Gatwick Airport forced to close gate for six hours due to swarm of bees
Gerry James from the Reigate Beekeepers Association described his delight at receiving the call-out
Morrisons agrees to meet with manager sacked for tackling serial shoplifter
The former manager said he hopes the face-to-face meeting will allow him to voice his concerns
Afghan migrant admits stabbing 14-year-old boy
The knife attack took place in Uxbridge on October 27 last year
Archaeologists uncover ancient two-metre marble statue of Greek goddess Athena
The sculpture stands upon a circular base and is dressed in a finely crafted sleeveless peplos
Top civil servant branded novichok victim 'just a drug addict' after her death in 'disgraceful' revelation
The public inquiry examining Dawn Sturgess' death received consistent testimony that she did not use drugs
Residents left furious after illegally parked caravans return to historic site
The site contains a stone circle and burial cairn believed to date back to around 2500 BC
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff denies bullying civil servants over Lord Mandelson appointment
He has been accused of telling officials to 'just f***ing approve him' when pushing for the peer's nomination
More than 150 violent criminals and sex offenders handed taxi licences in Wolverhampton
The West Midlands authority has become known as the UK's 'taxi capital'
Benefits cheat raked in thousands of pounds in housing credit while owning a second home in France
Additional expenses logged included a private jet charter and lavish hauls at top brands
Three asylum seekers found guilty of raping woman on Brighton beach
The attack was described as 'cynical, predatory and callous'
Morrisons manager sacked for tackling serial shoplifter launches protest outside his old workplace
The former manager said the nationwide backing he has received has been remarkable
Healthy but heartbroken mother gives moving account on assisted dying decision
The former care worker from the West Midlands has paid £10,000 to end her life at a Swiss clinic
'Superstar' runner sacrifices personal best time to help exhausted man finish marathon
Aaron Beggs gave up his race ambitions at the Boston Marathon to help a struggling peer
Met Police chief hails Morrisons manager who tackled shoplifter and left 'bewildered' over sacking
The manager had spent nearly three decades working at the Aldridge branch before his dismissal
Keir Starmer declares England's flag 'belongs to us' in St George's Day message
Some patriotic Britons have been attacked in the streets for raising England's flag - and now, the PM has pledged to fly it for what 'we believe in'
Beauty spot terrorised by travellers for months as mounds of FAECES and rubbish litter children’s play area
Other disturbances include dogs barking through the night and loud music at late hours
Amanda Knox's new film dealt last-minute hammer blow as its refused showing in London cinema
Ms Knox faced two convictions and two acquittals over the Meredith Kercher's death in 2007
Lucky couple who won home 60 years ago scoop £142,000 in Postcode Lottery
The pair are part of a group of neighbours who collectively shared a £1 million prize
Red squirrels risk becoming extinct from English countryside in less than 25 years
Ministers have received warnings that inaction would likely see the species vanish entirely by 2051
Who is John Ternus? The man replacing Tim Cook as Apple's Chief Executive Officer
The successor has spent a quarter of a century shaping Apple's hardware landscape
British scientists reveal most detailed 3D map of the universe that captures millions of galaxies
Researchers have been piecing together what they describe as an extraordinary 'CT scan' of the universe
'Sickfluencer' helping Britons obtain disability benefits fighting claims she's 'hacking the system'
'All I'm trying to do is educate', said Sara Middleton
Protesters storm streets of Epsom and hurl eggs at police over ‘church gang-rape allegations’
Four arrests have been made after officers were struck by eggs and beer cans
Yorkshire gas field capable of supplying tenth of UK's power needs 'to mine Bitcoin instead'
Reserves at the site are estimated at approximately eight billion cubic metres
Mobile phones will be BANNED by law in England's schools to 'put children’s interests first'
The change would establish a uniform legal framework across all educational institutions in England
Police cough up £34K compensation package for wrongful arrest of man thrown in a cell over blog post
Twelve officers descended on Samuel Smith's property, conducted a search and held him in detention
Shabana Mahmood BANS influencer from entering Britain after she burned Quran with flamethrower
Valentina Gomez was scheduled to address the 'Unite the Kingdom' demonstration in London next month
Belgium emerges as new launching point for small boat migrants gunning for British shores
Two dinghies packed with asylum seekers were observed setting off from Nieuwpoort on Saturday
'Disgusting and violating': Pensioner sentenced after secretly taking pictures under women's skirts in Aldi
Judge Gareth Branston suspended a six-month custodial term for 18 months
Three people injured after car ploughs into central London crowds as police arrest woman
The suspect faces multiple charges including grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and drink driving
Community church saved from ruin after £10k donation means crucial repairs can be made
The church's roof is in a state of failure and its tower is deteriorating
Tourists say Booking.com left them hundreds of pounds out of pocket for deceitful 'dirty' holiday lets
The travel giant claims the apartment or hotel 'is responsible for making sure their property lives up to expectations'
Legal challenge halts plans to remove lagoon despite growing safety concerns and recent accidents
Three Shells Lagoon has been cordoned off after visitors became stuck in waterlogged sand
Nigel Farage declares illegal migrants in army bases would be BANNED from towns under Reform government
Mr Farage outlined plans requiring emergency legislation to circumvent existing human rights protections
National Lottery winner reveals one major issue after scooping £8m jackpot
The couple went ahead with a lavish trip to Mauritius, although the marriage did not last
Taxpayers' money being used to 'punish' army veterans, ex-commanders claim
General Sir Peter Wall and General Sir Nick Parker demanded an immediate review of the Troubles Bill
Father of man killed on Primrose Hill says he was 'proud' to live in diverse London
Chris Sullivan rebuked suggestions the murder was evidence of wider issues of violence plaguing the capital
William Shakespeare's 'missing home' is FOUND in extraordinary chance discovery
The playwright may have remained active in the capital for longer than historians had assumed
Travellers subletting caravans to asylum seekers with locals left furious over 'migrant city'
Caravan owners are capitalising on the UK's housing crisis by letting units to low-paid migrant workers
Two men and one teenage boy charged over attempted arson attack at media organisation in London
One faces an additional charge of dangerous driving in connection with the incident
Ancient hippopotamus that roamed Britain 120,000 years ago found in Welsh cave
The discovery was made inside a vast underground chamber beneath Pembroke Castle
Britons face £2,500 fine for putting English flag up at homes on St George’s Day
The annual celebration on April 23 commemorates the death of England's patron saint
Rachel Reeves slammed for 'blocking MoD funding' over a lack of women in the department
The Treasury and MoD remain locked in a bitter dispute over defence budget increases
Lincolnshire news: England's 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' issues urgent appeal for £100k donations to save Dry Doddington church from crumbling
The church's crooked spire leans at an angle of 5.1 degrees
British Airways pilot arrested for 'secretly filming sex with 16 women' sacked by airline
One woman uncovered evidence of the recordings on his personal computer
Ex-church warden jailed for life for murder of university lecturer has conviction quashed by Court of Appeal
The Crown Prosecution Service may first pursue an appeal to the Supreme Court before a retrial
Amanda Knox to visit Britain to promote film about murder of Meredith Kercher
Ms Knox faced two convictions and two acquittals over the British student's death in 2007
Man jailed for cutting down iconic Sycamore Gap tree freed just 10 MONTHS into four-year sentence
Residents in Northumberland have reacted with fury to news of Adam Carruthers' early release
Natural selection 'favours gingers' as scientists believe it was 'beneficial 4,000 years ago'
'We can now watch how selection shaped biology in real time', said lead researcher Ali Akbari
Trans ruling ignored by hundreds of taxpayer-funded bodies as PM told 'end this madness'
Women's rights campaigners have condemned the findings as 'inexcusable'
Police are 'too busy to arrest paedophiles', new report says
Children are being left at risk as a consequence of stretched resources
Migrants advised to make false domestic abuse claims to avoid deportation
Applications through the Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession have surged beyond 5,500 annually
EasyJet passenger stranded 1,000 miles away from home for four days after airport border changes
'I was a mess. I was terrified', said Lily-Mae Bridgehouse
Labour delays trans guidance until after elections as pressure mounts on Bridget Phillipson
The dispute erupted just days before Thursday's first anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark judgement
Rachel Reeves set to meet US counterpart after he said 'small bit of economic pain' was worth Iran war
The Chancellor expressed her anger at what she termed an American "folly" in the Middle East
British air flight attendant arrested in US after 'shoving' queue jumping teenage girl at Disney World
Keith Newman faces a battery charge following the incident at Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park
Lidl and Iceland adverts banned as authorities take action over 'identifiable breach' of strict new rules
The Advertising Standards Authority announced today that both retail chains had violated regulations
Migrant crisis: Asylum seeker on the run after assaulting schoolgirl, 14, accused of offering her cocaine and whisky
Thabani Maposa, 45, was convicted in his absence after failing to attend his court hearing
Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party hit hard as leaders resign en masse with plan to form rival group
The entire 12-person interim Scottish executive committee tendered their resignations this morning
Church tower destroyed during WW2 bombing raid set to be restored to former glory
The 15th century structure was struck during the Baedeker Raids in April 1942
Teenage girl killed in horror Essex dog attack named and pictured as tributes pour in
'We're still trying to process it - it has been a shock', one neighbour said
Strait of Hormuz: Keir Starmer warns Britons 'paying price' as Donald Trump to begin blockade in just hours
'What we've been doing is bringing countries together to keep the straits open and not shut', the Prime Minister said
Entire families were bred to be sacrificed in ancient society, archaeologists reveal in horrifying study
Servants or family members were buried alive or killed to accompany deceased royalty and elites in the afterlife
Eight in 10 Gen Zs have called in sick to work because they were TIRED, new poll finds
67 per cent of British workers have taken what has been dubbed a 'kip sickie'
Women's rights charity which aided Supreme Court trans ruling slams Bridget Phillipson for 'blocking' meeting
The Government defended the delay, saying ministers were 'carefully considering implications'
Former police officer becomes first British-born person to have citizenship stripped over links to Russia
Such measures are typically reserved for individuals accused of terrorism, or involvement in serious organised crime
Council to take down St George's flags from lampposts amid fears over safety
It warned erecting flags on public highways without approval could constitute a criminal offence
Labour holds talks on potential of widespread protests over cost of living caused by Iran war
Sources told GB News that community tensions were not assessed as 'a likely outcome'
Keir Starmer on verge of Chagos Islands U-turn as he drops Bill to cede British sovereignty to Mauritius
A reversal would constitute the Prime Minister's 16th significant policy U-turn since taking office
Teenager, 16, charged with murder of 14-year-old boy shot dead in Woolwich
Another 16-year-old boy was also arrested today on suspicion of murder and remains in custody
'Incredible' six-year-old saves her mum's life with 999 call after suffering seizure
Pearl and her four-year-old sister Amelia have now been honoured by the London Ambulance Service
RSPB urges Britons NOT to feed birds this summer to slow infection rate of 'deadly disease'
The leading charity has expressed particular alarm about three species suffering from the illness
Churchgoers fume over council's plans to hike Sunday parking prices in 'pay to pray' row
The proposed changes have prompted accusations from locals that they are being 'charged to pray'
Keir Starmer blasts European allies for 'needing to do more on Nato' as he advises Donald Trump alliance is 'in America's interest'
The Prime Minister was speaking to reporters as part of a visit to the Gulf states amid the ceasefire
British farmers handed yet another blow as Home Office visa rules could mean millions of sheep go unshorn
The Government's visa regulations for overseas sheep shearers has been branded a "farce" by farmers
British mother and daughter arrested after 'trying to fly back to UK with 42 kilos of cocaine in suitcases'
The pair reportedly presented themselves as holidaymakers visiting Valencia for Easter
Britain's asylum costs slashed by £400m as incentives for illegal migrants collapse
The savings mark a positive start to a string of wider reforms aimed at restoring control to the immigration system
Council wages war on seagulls after children suffer 'coordinated' attack during Easter egg hunt
Highland Council deployed a trained falcon to deter the pesky birds
Keir Starmer tells Israel to stop strikes on Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire deal - 'They're wrong!'
The Prime Minister said it was 'hard to say' whether attacks constitute a breach of the ceasefire
British schoolboy, 9, denied boarding by airport security told he cannot travel back to UK with his family
The Government introduced new travel regulations in February requiring dual nationals to present a British passport
Seven charged after anti-Iran war protesters formed six-hour blockade outside RAF Lakenheath
The charges came after protesters attached themselves to one another and objects, causing major disruption
Keir Starmer was on holiday in Spain when Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran
The Prime Minister only returned on Tuesday evening before jetting off again to Saudi Arabia
Surrey news: Leafy village where houses go for £1.5million faces 'alien extension' of 200 homes on green belt
The developers acknowledge the project may generate some environmental effects, including increased noise levels, additional traffic and impacts on local wildlife
Pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowned during baptism ceremony
Cheryl Bartley is scheduled to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on May 14
Green Party welcomes notorious anti-Zionist who once described Israeli state as ‘Hitler’s bastard offspring’
'The Green Party should kick him out immediately', said one critic of his appointment
British schools assigned up to £700,000 to support non-English speaking students as costs hit record high
National spending on English as an additional language provision has reached an unprecedented £539 million
Keir Starmer's pursuit of 'closer EU relationship' could cost taxpayers a scorching £3 BILLION
The Government maintains that while the EU has outlined its position, formal negotiations have not yet commenced
Two demonstrators arrested outside RAF base during peace protest against Iran war
The protest came in response to a US fighter jet downed over Iran having allegedly launched from the facility
Churchyard memorial destroyed by senseless vandals in 'devastating' attack
More than 50 memorial trees and rose plants were destroyed, alongside memorial benches
Royal Navy in talks to join US Independence Day celebrations despite Donald Trump insults
Donald Trump previously described British naval vessels as 'toys' and 'old and broken down'
Two arrested after teenage boy killed in car crash and two others left in hospital
The driver fled the scene and a damaged vehicle was recovered from a nearby street
Mosque sprayed with racist graffiti for second time in just TWO days
Graffiti painted on the side of the building read 'terrorists' and 'no one wants you here'
Britain's working men's clubs fighting for survival against Reeves's' tax raids: 'Labour's destroying its own history!'
'The Chancellor has given the likes of us nightmares – and the Government ought to be ashamed'
Pride boss sacked after spending charitable donations on perfume
Christopher Joell-Deshields was accused of spending £7,000 worth of sponsor-donated vouchers for personal purchases
Rachel Reeves on collision course with Ed Miliband as she backs North Sea drilling
The Chancellor backed the projects amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Locals rage as e-bike firm 'bullies them into supporting its battle against council'
Councillors had selected rival operator Forest as the borough's exclusive e-bike provider
Nigel Farage sacks Reform UK’s housing chief after ‘shameful’ Grenfell remarks
'Sadly, you know, everyone dies in the end. It's just how you go, right?', said Mr Dudley
Fraudster rogue trader swindled £10k out of victims for 'entirely worthless' work
Collins operated under an elaborate web of deception, adopting multiple false identities to evade detection
Hotel migrant faces jail after staging MI5 bomb hoax over failed asylum claim
He reported himself as an overstayer in October 2020, then applied for asylum after being instructed to leave
Man charged after counter-terror police seize pistols from car at port of Dover
Some of the guns recovered by officers were loaded, the court was told
Desperate bid to rescue free speech in Britain as bill launched to form 'First Amendment for the UK'
The Bill was designed to 'put locks on the doors' currently stopping the Government censoring Britons
Vital UK submarine bases rocked by DOUBLE scandal over links to Labour Chinese spy probe
The scandal involves inappropriate conduct with two separate senior naval officers
Two illegal migrants killed while attempting Channel crossing as hundreds more attempt perilous journey
Nearly 300 migrants have made the journey today as weather conditions remain favourable
Seaside town set to welcome 'fish and chip' train on classic 1950s steamer
The railway offers an elegant 1930s Art Deco Gresley Buffet Car, and charming 1950s British Railways carriages
Reform could overcome Labour in five regions of Scotland as new polling places Nigel Farage in second
'Coming third to Reform in Scotland will continue to undermine the PM’s position', an expert pollster said
Madeleine McCann suspect forced to relocate after furious protests outside his flat
The convicted offender had also been prohibited from entering a nearby supermarket
Peta tells council to BAN Easter egg rolling and use potatoes instead
Egg rolling in Preston has been a fixture for more than 150 years
British troops take part in UK's largest parachute drop in more than a decade
The operation highlighted the UK's ability to position troops and equipment anywhere globally at short notice
World War 2 veteran who received thousands of cards for his birthday dies aged 100
'He was of a generation to whom we owe a great deal', The Royal Naval Association chief exec said
Tesco on remote British island accidentally orders 38,000 bananas in major gaffe
The quantity delivered was nearly double the entire population of the Scottish islands
Lucy Letby probe launched as CPS and police slammed over 'serious professional failings'
Letby was convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders of infants in her care
Homeowner slammed as 'un-neighbourly' after not allowing neighbour to park in HER spot
Both neighbours either side eyed the vacant parking space at her property
Britons raising Union flags on busy road 'attacked' by locals who 'punched and kicked them'
The Oxford East MP described the activity as 'the opposite of activity to bring our community together'
Illegal migrant jailed for 16 years for raping 12-year-old girl just four months after crossing Channel on small boat
He will have to serve 15 years in prison before being eligible for release on licence
Hundreds of elite Afghan soldiers who fought the Taliban allowed to stay in Britain after being DENIED asylum
The reversal is expected to bring roughly 6,000 Afghans to safety
British teenagers 'recruited by Iranian agents' via social media to 'spy on UK'
Automated chatbots handle initial contact, gathering details about prospective recruits' locations, motivations and capabilities
Sunday roasts may become extinct fear half of Britons as prices SOAR to £58 per family
A third of those surveyed described gathering all the necessary ingredients as 'too stressful'
National Lottery undergoes upgrade with new draw set to be unveiled within weeks
Allwyn confirmed a whopping £450 million technological overhaul to the company
Plans to convert university student flats into asylum seeker hostel BLOCKED by council
Mary Morris House was originally constructed during the 1970s as halls of residence for the University of Leeds
Medieval 600-year-old grape seed found in French toilet in stunning discovery
The seed proved a genetic match for grapes currently used in pinot noir red wine production
Mayor of Bath apologises for branding Golders Green Jewish ambulance attack 'Israeli false flag operation'
'I have of course deleted them and I wish to apologise unreservedly', he said
School used AI to launch crackdown on ‘inappropriate’ books including George Orwell’s 1984
The librarian resigned after a safeguarding investigation over the removed titles
Number of asylum seekers housed in taxpayer-funded accommodation for over a year surges by nearly half as over 37,000 staying for over 12 months
The total population housed within the asylum system has now surpassed 107,000 people
Fraudster jailed for seven years after spinning 'web of lies' conning men out of £100k to fund luxury lifestyle
'Your duplicity and brass neck is staggering', the judge told fraudster Gemma Kingsley
New archaeology study could re-write 14,000-year-old history about how first humans got to America
Critics of the new findings cite previously discovered artifacts dated farther back than now claimed
Allison Pearson sues police chief for libel over social media investigation accused of inciting racial hatred
Ms Pearson said the 2024 police home visit was a bid to 'shape morality' during a GB News appearance
Co-op staff told they could be sacked for challenging shoplifters
Co-op justified the decision as 'protecting the safety of our teams'
Labour MP fighting his party’s migrant crackdown was a barrister challenging deportation of ‘extremists’
Tony Vaughan dismissed criticism of his professional background, describing attacks on lawyers for fulfilling their duties as 'contrary to British values'
Archaeologists uncover ancient projectile inscribed with 2,000-year-old sarcastic quip used to taunt enemy
Others bore symbols believed to grant them additional power, including tridents and lightning bolts
Astronomers identify planet fundamentally different to anything seen before
The planet is approximately 35 light years from Earth
Alien signals could be being blocked by stormy space weather, new research suggests
The study identifies what scientists describe as an "overlooked complication" in the search for intelligent life
Swimmer discovers Crusader's sword lodged in seabed off Holy Land in extraordinary chance find
Shlomi Katzin had found a similar weapon in 2021
Neanderthals MATED with human women scientists reveal in groundbreaking new study
Most people alive today have a small amount of Neanderthal DNA in their genetic make-up
National Health Service hospital staff ordered to STOP discouraging cousin marriages
'Our health service should stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices'