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Notting Hill Carnival not the cause of knife crime, event boss says

Notting Hill Carnival not the cause of knife crime, event boss says

Notting Hill Carnival not the cause of knife crime, event boss says

17 July 2025

Matthew Phillip urged people not to scapegoat the carnival, which has faced criticism in recent years for not tackling violent crime.


Trump to visit Scotland next week, White House confirms

Trump to visit Scotland next week, White House confirms

Trump to visit Scotland next week, White House confirms

17 July 2025

The President will meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit.


Child dies after school coach carrying more than 60 people crashes on day trip

Child dies after school coach carrying more than 60 people crashes on day trip

Child dies after school coach carrying more than 60 people crashes on day trip

17 July 2025

Two other children were taken to hospital by air ambulance, police said.


Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team

Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team

Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team

17 July 2025

The rapper, who unveiled Swansea’s new kit at the weekend, becomes the latest celebrity to invest in UK football teams.


Government ‘has very small window to avert resident doctors’ strike’

Government ‘has very small window to avert resident doctors’ strike’

Government ‘has very small window to avert resident doctors’ strike’

17 July 2025

A five-day walkout is scheduled to start next week and could cause significant upheaval to the NHS in England.


I headbutted man in self-defence, airport police assault accused tells court

I headbutted man in self-defence, airport police assault accused tells court

I headbutted man in self-defence, airport police assault accused tells court

17 July 2025

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz told Liverpool Crown Court of an altercation which took place at Manchester Airport before the alleged assault on police.


MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

17 July 2025

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.


Notting Hill Carnival boss – ‘We can’t ignore impact of knife crime on our event’

Notting Hill Carnival boss – ‘We can’t ignore impact of knife crime on our event’

Notting Hill Carnival boss – ‘We can’t ignore impact of knife crime on our event’

17 July 2025

The carnival has partnered with Idris Elba’s Elba Hope Foundation and its campaign Don’t Stop Your Future.


King praises Islamic studies centre’s commitment to ‘international co-operation’

King praises Islamic studies centre’s commitment to ‘international co-operation’

King praises Islamic studies centre’s commitment to ‘international co-operation’

17 July 2025

The King became the patron of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in 1993.


Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff highest paid special adviser

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff highest paid special adviser

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff highest paid special adviser

17 July 2025

Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, according to data released by the Cabinet Office.


Pensioner faces court after extradition from Bulgaria on sex abuse charges

Pensioner faces court after extradition from Bulgaria on sex abuse charges

Pensioner faces court after extradition from Bulgaria on sex abuse charges

17 July 2025

David Wilson, 77, appeared before Antrim Magistrates’ Court on Thursday afternoon.


Detectives seek motive after elderly couple killed in ‘sickening’ arson attack

Detectives seek motive after elderly couple killed in ‘sickening’ arson attack

Detectives seek motive after elderly couple killed in ‘sickening’ arson attack

17 July 2025

Peter Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died in the fire at their home in St Helens.


Carrying chickens by legs causes them pain, Green Party leader warns

Carrying chickens by legs causes them pain, Green Party leader warns

Carrying chickens by legs causes them pain, Green Party leader warns

17 July 2025

The Government has planned to overturn an EU ban on catching and carrying poultry by their legs.


Fun on the fairways as tens of thousands descend on Portrush for The Open

Fun on the fairways as tens of thousands descend on Portrush for The Open

Fun on the fairways as tens of thousands descend on Portrush for The Open

17 July 2025

Almost 280,000 fans have snapped up tickets for the event at the Royal Portrush across the week.


Major incident declared with people in hospital after school coach crash

Major incident declared with people in hospital after school coach crash

Major incident declared with people in hospital after school coach crash

17 July 2025

The coach was taking pupils back to a nearby middle school when the crash happened near Minehead in Somerset.


Daughter of murdered MP criticises Prevent report and reiterates inquiry calls

Daughter of murdered MP criticises Prevent report and reiterates inquiry calls

Daughter of murdered MP criticises Prevent report and reiterates inquiry calls

17 July 2025

Katie Amess said David Anderson KC’s report ‘tells us there were failures but does not say why’.


What happened the last time a Labour government opted to lower the voting age?

What happened the last time a Labour government opted to lower the voting age?

What happened the last time a Labour government opted to lower the voting age?

17 July 2025

There are parallels between the political conditions which faced Harold Wilson and Sir Keir Starmer’s current challenges.


Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

17 July 2025

The deal with Unison has brought a series of ongoing strikes to an end.


Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told

Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told

Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told

17 July 2025

Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing four clauses in the Equality Act 2010.


Striking doctors willing to ‘discuss all options’ to halt five-day walkout

Striking doctors willing to ‘discuss all options’ to halt five-day walkout

Striking doctors willing to ‘discuss all options’ to halt five-day walkout

17 July 2025

The Resident Doctors Committee is meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday afternoon.


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