M67 closed: Busy motorway forced to close after suspected human remains found
A motorway has been closed after police said suspected human remains were found nearby. The discovery was made near a…
Channel boat fire latest: Major rescue operation underway as small boat carrying 157 migrants catches fire
Migrants attempt to cross the English Channel earlier this year (AFP/Getty) A major rescue operation is underway after a boat…
Voices: Poll: Should Andy Burnham’s early prisoner release scheme go ahead?
Andy Burnham has bowed to pressure over his early prisoner release scheme, barring rapists and serious child sex offenders –…
He dropped out of college as a teenager. Nine years later, his AI firm is worth $3.3bn
An AI chip-making firm founded by a British entrepreneur who dropped out of college at 17 has sealed an extraordinary…
Tesco, Boots and Greggs among retailers using new tech to crack down on shoplifting in London
The Metropolitan Police are deploying new technology to significantly bolster their efforts against shoplifting across London. A system, currently undergoing…
Man refused to let non-white sonographer scan his pregnant wife as poll reveals ‘noticeable’ rise in NHS racism
Racism within the NHS is reportedly on the rise, with staff subjected to vile abuse including being called “monkeys” and…
Animal rights campaigners sue Met Police over wrongful arrests before King’s Coronation
Animal rights campaigners who say they were wrongly arrested while allegedly planning to disrupt the King’s Coronation are taking legal…
Britain’s potato crop at risk amid ongoing heatwaves
The heatwaves and extreme drought conditions gripping the UK could stunt the growth of Britain’s potato crop this year. Farmers…
Widow of PC Harper ‘beyond appalled’ husband’s killers to be released
The widow of police constable Andrew Harper has said she is “beyond appalled” and “bristling with anger” after learning two…
Major incident declared as crews battle large wildfire in Wales
A major incident has been declared in south Wales as firefighters battle a vast wildfire that has ravaged 150 hectares…