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Tintin In America original drawing by Herge sells at auction for £1.9m

Tintin In America original drawing by Herge sells at auction for £1.9m

Tintin In America original drawing by Herge sells at auction for £1.9m

10 February 2023

The piece has set the world record for the most valuable original black and white drawing by the artist.


Nicola Bulley’s partner: My first gut instinct was she is not in the river

Nicola Bulley’s partner: My first gut instinct was she is not in the river

Nicola Bulley’s partner: My first gut instinct was she is not in the river

10 February 2023

Ms Bulley vanished while walking her springer spaniel dog Willow, alongside the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


Firefighter describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes amid earthquake rescue efforts

Firefighter describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes amid earthquake rescue efforts

Firefighter describes ‘heartbreaking’ scenes amid earthquake rescue efforts

10 February 2023

Steve Davies, from Swansea, said search and rescue teams continue to work through the night to pull live casualties from the rubble.


RMT union rejects ‘final offers’ from Network Rail and train operating companies

RMT union rejects ‘final offers’ from Network Rail and train operating companies

RMT union rejects ‘final offers’ from Network Rail and train operating companies

10 February 2023

Mark Harper described the move by the RMT as ‘a kick in the teeth for passengers’.


Police tell ‘so-called experts’ to stop commenting on missing Nicola Bulley case

Police tell ‘so-called experts’ to stop commenting on missing Nicola Bulley case

Police tell ‘so-called experts’ to stop commenting on missing Nicola Bulley case

10 February 2023

Lancashire Police has asked the public to refrain from commentary or sharing conspiracy theories about the missing mother-of-two.


Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies age 86 after short illness

Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies age 86 after short illness

Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies age 86 after short illness

10 February 2023

The British filmmaker is best-known for the 1981 sports drama.


No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

No ‘pretend neutrality’ for Russian athletes at Olympics, Zelensky demands

10 February 2023

Britain is among those lobbying for an outright ban on individual Russians and Belarusians at the Paris Olympics.


Kurdish expats affected by earthquake seek solace at London community centre

Kurdish expats affected by earthquake seek solace at London community centre

Kurdish expats affected by earthquake seek solace at London community centre

10 February 2023

The Kurdish People’s Democratic Assembly of Britain is raising funds for charities on the ground and has a cafe and hall where people can meet.


Second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk town

Second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk town

Second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk town

10 February 2023

Emergency services and agencies declared a major incident following the discovery of the unexploded device in a river in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday.


Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

Experts concerned about how far bird flu is spreading globally

10 February 2023

It is infecting wild bird populations across the globe and could potentially infect endangered species.


Mother of baby in Lucy Letby case tells of inadequate care at hospital

Mother of baby in Lucy Letby case tells of inadequate care at hospital

Mother of baby in Lucy Letby case tells of inadequate care at hospital

10 February 2023

Court hears of family’s shock when the child suffered a seizure after transfer to the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit.


Police name 24-year-old man shot dead following car chase

Police name 24-year-old man shot dead following car chase

Police name 24-year-old man shot dead following car chase

10 February 2023

The Metropolitan Police and ambulance crews were called to Pembroke Road, Erith, at 8.50pm on Thursday following reports of shots being fired.


Irish teacher leaves Four Courts after being removed from courtroom by gardai

Irish teacher leaves Four Courts after being removed from courtroom by gardai

Irish teacher leaves Four Courts after being removed from courtroom by gardai

10 February 2023

Enoch Burke and his sister made no comment to the media as they left the Dublin courts complex on Friday.


IOPC will not investigate Surrey Police over Epsom College deaths

IOPC will not investigate Surrey Police over Epsom College deaths

IOPC will not investigate Surrey Police over Epsom College deaths

10 February 2023

Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison, 45, was found dead with her husband George Pattison, 39, and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie.


Cleverly and Sefcovic hold ‘productive’ meeting over NI Protocol

Cleverly and Sefcovic hold ‘productive’ meeting over NI Protocol

Cleverly and Sefcovic hold ‘productive’ meeting over NI Protocol

10 February 2023

The protocol was agreed by the UK and EU in 2019 as a way to unlock the logjam over securing a Brexit withdrawal agreement.


Grief-stricken relatives speak of sleepless nights as quake death toll rises

Grief-stricken relatives speak of sleepless nights as quake death toll rises

Grief-stricken relatives speak of sleepless nights as quake death toll rises

10 February 2023

The disaster has claimed the lives of over 21,000 people since it hit on Monday.


Shapps disappointed with energy suppliers’ plans over prepayment meters

Shapps disappointed with energy suppliers’ plans over prepayment meters

Shapps disappointed with energy suppliers’ plans over prepayment meters

10 February 2023

The Secretary for Energy Security said he had only received ‘half the picture’ from suppliers in response to concerns over the meters.


Nicola Bulley’s partner says family will ‘never give up’ hope of finding her

Nicola Bulley’s partner says family will ‘never give up’ hope of finding her

Nicola Bulley’s partner says family will ‘never give up’ hope of finding her

10 February 2023

Police believe Ms Bulley, 45, fell into the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, while walking her springer spaniel Willow on January 27.


Group of Second World War veterans meet for lunch in London

Group of Second World War veterans meet for lunch in London

Group of Second World War veterans meet for lunch in London

10 February 2023

The 30 ex-soldiers congregated in the RAF Club for lunch on Friday afternoon.


BDSM-obsessed Met Police officer who restrained flatmate with duct tape jailed

BDSM-obsessed Met Police officer who restrained flatmate with duct tape jailed

BDSM-obsessed Met Police officer who restrained flatmate with duct tape jailed

10 February 2023

Former officer Sam Grigg, 36, has been sentenced to four years in jail for false imprisonment and assault.


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