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Several arrests made over rioting in Leeds - as police issue details after 'great deal of speculation'

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 12:57
Several arrests have been made following the rioting in Leeds which saw a double-decker bus set on fire, a police car overturned, rocks thrown and residents told to stay indoors.

Manhunt under way after prisoner escapes

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 11:51
A manhunt is under way after a man escaped custody from a prison in west London, the Metropolitan Police have said.

IT outage 'causing disruption in majority of GP practices' in England

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 10:27
Most GP practices in England have suffered disruption as a result of the major global IT outage, according to NHS England.

Answers sought over teenager's death at young offenders institution

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 10:25
Scottish politicians are seeking answers over the decision to move a 17-year-old boy from a secure children's unit to a young offenders institution where he took his own life.

Small boat crossings in 2024 pass 15,000

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 10:23
The number of people arriving in the UK via small boat Channel crossings this year has now passed 15,000, the government has confirmed.

One dead after 'very loaded' migrant boat struggles in English Channel

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 09:19
One person has died after a boat carrying migrants crossed into "difficulty" overnight in the English Channel.

What has been impacted by the global IT outage and where?

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 09:10
A global IT outage is affecting major services including airlines, banks, healthcare and broadcasters across the world.

British pair feared murdered in Sweden were 'role models' - as friend reveals 'greatest grief'

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 08:14
Two British men feared to be victims of a double murder in Sweden were "role models" in their community, according to a friend.

Trump's wife and eldest daughter make rare appearance on presidential campaign trail

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 07:30
Melania and Ivanka Trump made a rare appearance at the Republican National Convention, showing support for Donald Trump's presidental bid.

Mass IT outage affects worldwide travel and GP surgeries - as Microsoft working on 'lingering impact'

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 06:48
Businesses including banks, airlines, train companies, telecommunications companies, TV and radio broadcasters, and supermarkets have been affected by a mass global IT outage.

Iran-backed Houthis claim responsibility for deadly drone strike on Tel Aviv

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 05:21
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone strike near the US embassy in central Tel Aviv, leaving one person dead and at least four injured.

How did one apparent incident spiral into such a level of disorder?

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 02:56
On the corner of a street in Harehills, a crowd of people gathered around the charred shell of what was once a double-decker bus. The smell of smoke hung in the air, while a police helicopter hovered overhead.

'I had God on my side': Trump speaks about assassination attempt - for first and last time

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 02:35
Donald Trump has told supporters he had "God on his side" in his first speech since narrowly surviving an assassination attempt.

'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds after mass riot erupts

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 21:02
Rioting in Leeds saw a double-decker bus set on fire, a police car overturned, rocks thrown and residents told to stay indoors as police flooded the area.

Strictly dancer kicked partner during rehearsal

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 18:40
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima did kick his celebrity partner Zara McDermott once during rehearsals last year, his spokesperson has said.

Public warned to stay away after dead seven-metre whale washes up on beach

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 14:08
Members of the public are being urged to avoid a Scottish beach after the body of a stranded minke whale washed up on the sand.

Justice body chair 'unfit to fulfil duties' after Malkinson case, says justice sec

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 13:32
The chair of the body that assesses miscarriages of justices is "unfit to fulfil her duties" following failings in the Andrew Malkinson case, the justice secretary has said.

Jay Slater's mum asks for more fundraising support to give teen a 'send-off'

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 13:20
The mother of British teenager Jay Slater who was found dead on holiday in Tenerife has asked for more donations to help give him "the send-off he deserves".

Two men deny murder after body parts found scattered across city

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 13:10
Two men have denied killing a pensioner whose body parts were found scattered across Salford earlier this year.

Health secretary to enter formal talks with junior doctors in bid to end strikes

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 12:48
The government will enter formal talks with junior doctors in a bid to resolve the long-running strikes.

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