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Victims’ families seeking apology from driver in Croydon tram crash

Victims’ families seeking apology from driver in Croydon tram crash

Victims’ families seeking apology from driver in Croydon tram crash

25 September 2020

Seven people were killed and a further 51 were injured in the incident which occurred on November 9 2016.


Fingerprint request saw ‘German police amputate and send criminal’s hands to UK’

Fingerprint request saw ‘German police amputate and send criminal’s hands to UK’

Fingerprint request saw ‘German police amputate and send criminal’s hands to UK’

25 September 2020

The anecdote was told by the policing minister during a debate on the Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill.


Haulage boss faces jail after admitting drug trafficking and money laundering

Haulage boss faces jail after admitting drug trafficking and money laundering

Haulage boss faces jail after admitting drug trafficking and money laundering

25 September 2020

Thomas Maher pleaded guilty to a string of offences at Liverpool Crown Court.


Circumstances of police shooting raise questions, ex-superintendent says

Circumstances of police shooting raise questions, ex-superintendent says

Circumstances of police shooting raise questions, ex-superintendent says

25 September 2020

An ex-officer said it remained to be seen how the perpetrator was able to access a weapon.


Judge rules out Julian Assange extradition decision before US election

Judge rules out Julian Assange extradition decision before US election

Judge rules out Julian Assange extradition decision before US election

25 September 2020

Both sides in the case have been given more time to prepare written closing submissions.


No area in England ranked ‘low’ risk within Covid-19 app as virus cases rise

No area in England ranked ‘low’ risk within Covid-19 app as virus cases rise

No area in England ranked ‘low’ risk within Covid-19 app as virus cases rise

25 September 2020

In the current environment it is not considered appropriate for anywhere in England to be deemed ‘low’ risk, the DHSC said.


CCTV issued after man left in critical condition by flats fall

CCTV issued after man left in critical condition by flats fall

CCTV issued after man left in critical condition by flats fall

25 September 2020

West Midlands Police issued the appeal after a man fell from a flat balcony in Coventry last month.


New music and entertainment venue to be built in Manchester

New music and entertainment venue to be built in Manchester

New music and entertainment venue to be built in Manchester

25 September 2020

Co-op Live will create thousands of jobs and apprenticeships.


The lowdown as Princess Eugenie baby news announced

The lowdown as Princess Eugenie baby news announced

The lowdown as Princess Eugenie baby news announced

25 September 2020

Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their first child, who will be a ninth great-grandchild for the Queen.


Shoppers will ‘face higher prices for weekly shop’ after no-deal Brexit

Shoppers will ‘face higher prices for weekly shop’ after no-deal Brexit

Shoppers will ‘face higher prices for weekly shop’ after no-deal Brexit

25 September 2020

The British Retail Consortium said supermarkets and their shoppers will face an annual £3.1 billion tariff bill for food and drink.


Police officer shot dead at south London station

Police officer shot dead at south London station

Police officer shot dead at south London station

25 September 2020

The suspected killer, 23, turned the gun on himself.


Students may have to remain on campus over Christmas amid Covid-19 outbreaks

Students may have to remain on campus over Christmas amid Covid-19 outbreaks

Students may have to remain on campus over Christmas amid Covid-19 outbreaks

25 September 2020

The warning comes as freshers in Scotland have been told not to go to pubs this weekend following a surge in cases.


Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty

Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty

Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty

25 September 2020

Over the centuries many have died as a result of criminal acts.


Princess Eugenie pregnant with her first child

Princess Eugenie pregnant with her first child

Princess Eugenie pregnant with her first child

25 September 2020

The Queen’s granddaughter and her husband Jack Brooksbank are set to welcome a new addition in the new year.


Tory committee chairmen join rebellion demanding vote on lockdown measures

Tory committee chairmen join rebellion demanding vote on lockdown measures

Tory committee chairmen join rebellion demanding vote on lockdown measures

25 September 2020

The list of MPs backing an amendment calling for more scrutiny of the coronavirus measures has passed 40.


Sunak warned of ‘1980s levels’ of unemployment despite emergency jobs package

Sunak warned of ‘1980s levels’ of unemployment despite emergency jobs package

Sunak warned of ‘1980s levels’ of unemployment despite emergency jobs package

25 September 2020

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds questioned whether the wage support scheme will fail to incentivise employers to keep people on.


Police officer dies after being shot in south London police station

Police officer dies after being shot in south London police station

Police officer dies after being shot in south London police station

25 September 2020

A 23-year-old man detained at the scene was also taken to hospital with a gunshot wound


Boohoo directors ‘knew of supply chain problems months before scandal’

Boohoo directors ‘knew of supply chain problems months before scandal’

Boohoo directors ‘knew of supply chain problems months before scandal’

25 September 2020

A review led by Alison Levitt also found that authorities must take some blame for not enforcing the law.


Public debt stays at record highs after borrowing in August hits £35.9bn

Public debt stays at record highs after borrowing in August hits £35.9bn

Public debt stays at record highs after borrowing in August hits £35.9bn

25 September 2020

National debt hit £2 trillion for the first time ever in July.


Survey: Two thirds of Britons want Harry and Meghan to lose titles

Survey: Two thirds of Britons want Harry and Meghan to lose titles

Survey: Two thirds of Britons want Harry and Meghan to lose titles

25 September 2020

The poll also found 35% of respondents feel Meghan wants to be US president one day.


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