Tributes to 16-year-old after Loughton Underground Station incident

A 16-year-old girl has tragically passed away after an incident on the London Underground. The teenager, named Daisy House, was involved in an event at Loughton Underground station in Essex, which led to emergency services being called to the scene. British Transport Police and paramedics responded promptly to reports of a person on the tracks.… Continue reading Tributes to 16-year-old after Loughton Underground Station incident

George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless

The Prince of Wales recently took his 12-year-old son, Prince George, to volunteer at a homeless shelter in Westminster, aiming to educate him about the realities of homelessness and the work done by charities addressing this issue. This particular visit held special significance as it was to the Passage, a charity with which Prince William… Continue reading George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless

Prince William 'honoured to become SAS charity patron'

The Prince of Wales has taken on the role of patron for the charity associated with the Special Air Service (SAS). He conveyed a profound feeling of honour and respect upon accepting this position, which supports both current members and veterans of this distinguished Army unit. Prince William expressed enthusiasm about assuming the patronage of… Continue reading Prince William 'honoured to become SAS charity patron'

Woman killed and three passengers injured after Fife crash

A fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred in Fife late on Friday night, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old woman and injuries to three other individuals. The crash took place at approximately 23:10 on the B981 road, situated between Cluny and the Chapel junction roundabout. The vehicles involved were a black Nissan Qashqai and… Continue reading Woman killed and three passengers injured after Fife crash

Rugby World Cup winner Meg Jones thinking of parents over Christmas

Rugby star Meg Jones will spend this Christmas far from home, flying to India to be the maid of honour at her best friend’s wedding. For Meg, this will mark a very different kind of festive season, one filled with nostalgia for her childhood in Cardiff but also overshadowed by painful memories. The city holds… Continue reading Rugby World Cup winner Meg Jones thinking of parents over Christmas

Rugby star Meg Jones on grief: 'I wish I had those times again'

In 2025, Meg Jones achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Rugby World Cup, a triumph marked by personal hardship. The previous year had been especially difficult for her, as she endured the loss of both her parents, who passed away within a few months of each other. This profound grief framed her sporting success… Continue reading Rugby star Meg Jones on grief: 'I wish I had those times again'

Murder inquiry after man, 55, shot in Brent, north-west London

A man aged 55 was shot and killed in north-west London, prompting the Metropolitan Police to open a murder investigation. The incident took place on West End Close, Stonebridge, Brent, with officers responding to the shooting at 21:35 GMT on Friday. Despite emergency first aid administered on site, the man was pronounced dead at the… Continue reading Murder inquiry after man, 55, shot in Brent, north-west London

Festive travel: will the weather disrupt the Christmas getaway?

This Christmas travel season is anticipated to witness record-breaking congestion for drivers across the UK, despite improving weather conditions. Alongside the risk of spray and fog on some routes, motorists are urged to prepare thoroughly for their journeys. The RAC predicts an extraordinary 37.5 million leisure trips in the week leading up to Christmas Day… Continue reading Festive travel: will the weather disrupt the Christmas getaway?

Murder probe detectives arrest suspect after man found dead

Police in Clackmannanshire have made an arrest following the death of a man in the Sauchie area. Authorities were alerted just after midnight on Thursday, when emergency services responded to a call on Gartmorn Road. Upon arrival, officers found William Devaney, aged 40, who was declared deceased at the scene. His death is currently being… Continue reading Murder probe detectives arrest suspect after man found dead

Napier Barracks in Folkestone used for housing asylum seekers shuts

The Home Office has confirmed the closure of Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, a former military site that had been repurposed to accommodate asylum seekers since 2020. The facility, which housed over 300 individuals at its peak, had faced significant criticism, particularly regarding its living conditions. Concerns were heightened during the Covid-19 pandemic, when a… Continue reading Napier Barracks in Folkestone used for housing asylum seekers shuts