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Watchdog to investigate Met over 2019 Thomas Markle letter
The IOPC will examine why allegations about Meghan’s father were not shared with other police agencies, as a separate investigation continues in the Philippines.
30 October 2026
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UK NewsOxford Street cycling breaches and taxi delays follow traffic ban
Cyclists have ridden through Oxford Street’s new pedestrian zone, while taxi drivers say displaced traffic is making journeys through central London longer.
30 October 2026
UK NewsTwo jailed over £561,000 luxury shop burglary series in London
Ryan Brough and Max Tyson each received 40 months in prison after admitting conspiracies involving five raids on London's luxury retailers.
29 October 2026
UK NewsTommy Robinson convicted of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
A jury found the activist guilty of causing two reporters to fear violence after he targeted them online and by phone. He will be sentenced on 16 December.
28 October 2026
UK NewsChris Brown receives suspended jail term for London bottle attack
The singer and his vocal coach were sentenced for affray after music producer Abraham Diaw was attacked at a private members’ club in Mayfair.
26 October 2026
UK NewsTommy Robinson jury hears closing arguments in harassment trial
Prosecutors say the activist sought revenge against two Daily Mail journalists, while his defence says he acted out of genuine fear for his family.
23 October 2026
UK NewsMeghan says police shared allegations against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has described receiving a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle Sr, who denies new claims involving child sexual abuse images.
23 October 2026
UK NewsStorm Austen cuts power to nearly 7,000 homes and disrupts travel
Schools shut and flights and trains were cancelled as Storm Austen hit southern Britain, with another Atlantic storm due tomorrow.
23 October 2026
UK NewsMan charged with murder of housing officer in Bridgend
Eleanor Barnfield, 47, was stabbed at work in a retirement village and crashed her car while trying to reach hospital on Monday morning.
22 October 2026
UK NewsJeffrey Donaldson faces rape investigation over Parliament allegation
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an allegation against the former DUP leader concerning a woman at the Palace of Westminster in 2016.
21 October 2026
UK NewsZack Coughlan given 28-year minimum term for killing Jamie Collins
The robotics student admitted murdering his housemate during his trial, after an ambush at their Filton home that was recorded on CCTV.
21 October 2026
UK NewsTwo men re-arrested in Iran inquiry over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police are investigating suspected assistance to Iranian intelligence after an incident near the Gloucestershire airbase.
20 October 2026
UK NewsHeadteacher murder trial shown footage of car before collision
Simon Richardson denies murdering cyclist Michael Mullins, who prosecutors say was dragged beneath a car for 1.3 miles after a collision in Trafford.
20 October 2026
UK NewsHuntingdon train attack: Anthony Williams admits wounding
Anthony Williams has admitted 12 counts of wounding with intent but denies 14 attempted murder charges, with his trial due to begin on 26 October.
19 October 2026
UK NewsCooper calls for sackings over NHS patient record breaches
Two ambulance staff face investigation over suspected access to information about William Chapman, who died after entering a tiger enclosure in Doncaster.
18 October 2026
UK NewsMan, 74, admits raping woman drugged by her husband
Graham Brougham faces a lengthy prison sentence after admitting rape, while 10 other men await trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
15 October 2026
UK NewsJeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sexual abuse
The former DUP leader was convicted of 18 offences against two children, as a judge praised the women’s determination to bring him to justice.
15 October 2026
UK NewsFaber stops supplying Sally Rooney books in UK over royalties law
Sally Rooney and Faber have agreed to halt UK supplies over legal risks linked to her support for Palestine Action, while shops can sell existing copies.
14 October 2026
UK NewsMan dies after tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at the park near Doncaster on Saturday, prompting an evacuation and closure through Sunday.
10 October 2026
UK NewsBryant defends Drumcree parade ban after police safety warning
The Northern Ireland secretary says stopping the Orange Order procession was necessary for peace after police warned of serious injury and wider unrest.
10 October 2026
UK NewsKing pays £1.5m Royal Lodge repair bill after Andrew ends lease
Charles has used private income to settle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Royal Lodge liability after an early-exit allowance reduced the £1.8m repair charge.
9 October 2026
UK NewsTwo men arrested after RAF Molesworth perimeter breach
Counter-terrorism police are investigating after two UK-resident Latvian men were detained inside the Cambridgeshire intelligence base.
8 October 2026
UK NewsBrighton sisters died by suicide, coroner concludes
An inquest has concluded that three sisters from west London took their own lives in Brighton in May, 16 years after their mother’s death.
8 October 2026
UK NewsStudent admits murdering Maria Saceanu in Dexter-inspired room
Benjamin William Day changed his plea during his trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court and will be sentenced on 4 December.
6 October 2026
UK NewsSeventh man arrested in RAF Fairford terrorism investigation
A 22-year-old British man has been detained in Westminster as counter-terrorism police investigate events near the Gloucestershire airbase.
6 October 2026
UK NewsJeffrey Archer dies aged 86 ahead of final novel's publication
The novelist and former Conservative politician died at home on Monday, a day before Adam and Eve was due to reach readers.
6 October 2026
UK NewsNo 10 defends RAF Fairford security after US bombers leave
US bombers have returned home from Gloucestershire after fresh threat warnings, while six men arrested in a counter-terrorism investigation remain on bail.
5 October 2026
UK NewsTwo men charged over alleged Manchester Jewish community terror plot
The Iranian nationals are due in court on Saturday after an investigation into an alleged bomb plot, as police pledge continued protection for Jewish communities.
3 October 2026
UK NewsUK-Iranian man arrested in RAF Fairford terrorism investigation
A 27-year-old arrested in Westminster is the sixth man detained over the incident near the Gloucestershire airbase, as police examine possible state involvement.
1 October 2026
UK NewsPrison releases begin as Burnham faces warnings over supervision
About 700 prisoners are expected to leave jails in England and Wales on Thursday, as victims’ groups and MPs raise concerns over safety and support.
1 October 2026
UK NewsBurnham links Iran to RAF Fairford incident as inquiry continues
The prime minister says evidence points towards Iranian involvement, while defending strict police bail for five men arrested near the Gloucestershire base.
30 September 2026
UK NewsBuckingham Palace staff given alcohol awareness training
Royal household staff received training from Alcohol Change UK covering drinking habits, workplace safety and how to respond to intoxicated colleagues.
30 September 2026
UK NewsPolice seek mother after newborn found dead on Bangor shoreline
Police and health officials are appealing for the mother to seek help after a newborn baby's body was discovered beside the Menai Strait.
29 September 2026
UK NewsFive bailed in RAF Fairford inquiry as explosive fears ease
Tests found material in three vans was not viable as explosives, while five London men remain under investigation and evacuated residents return home.
28 September 2026
UK NewsTrump praises police after five arrests near RAF Fairford
Police are examining a possible Iranian link after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford and viable incendiary devices were found in a van.
27 September 2026
UK NewsTen NHS staff taken off duty over Noah Woods records breach
An NHS trust has apologised to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods after unauthorised access to his medical records prompted an investigation.
27 September 2026
UK NewsNoah Woods inquest hears how toddler left Brantham playground
The three-year-old passed through a fence opening and a garden gate before disappearing from view, an inquest in Suffolk has heard.
25 September 2026
UK NewsTwo firms fined £1.3m over fatal falling window in London
Coach driver Mick Ferris died when a window fell from a Vauxhall tower, a year after another panel had fallen from the same development.
24 September 2026
UK NewsPiers Morgan seeks withdrawal of Earl Spencer's Diana book
Earl Spencer has apologised over an error linking Piers Morgan to intrusive Diana photographs, but the broadcaster is pursuing legal action.
22 September 2026
UK NewsBritish photographer wins bird award with underwater gannet image
Henley Spiers has won Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 with a photograph of a diving gannet in Scotland, in a competition attracting more than 24,000 images.
22 September 2026