Former Met Police chief Lord Hogan-Howe has raised the alarm over 3D-printed guns after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in the US. The firearm used in the fatal shooting is believed to be a homemade weapon known as a “ghost gun”, and a New York police chief said it “may have been … Read more
A police officer found a vulnerable young woman “covered in blood” days before she was allegedly driven to suicide by her abusive partner, a court heard. Pc Stephanie Sawyer told Preston Crown Court she went to the home of mother-of-one Kiena Dawes, 23, who had called 999 reporting a domestic incident with Ryan Wellings. The … Read more
A CAR crash has caused a lane closure on a busy A-road in Torfaen. The crash was between two vehicles on the A4042 Pontymoile roundabout. Gwent Police have confirmed there were no injuries in the crash. ⚠️🚧 Lane closed 🚧⚠️ There is currently a lane closed on the A4042 Pontymoile roundabout . This may cause delays, … Read more
Three members of Sara Sharif’s family are facing jail over the 10-year-old’s death amid urgent calls to protect other children “failed” by the system. Her father, Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of her murder. Her uncle, Faisal Malik, 29, who lived with them, was convicted of causing or allowing … Read more
Police are hunting for a suspect after a 62-year-old man was stabbed in an “unprovoked” attack at a shop in Peckham. Officers were called to Rye Lane last Thursday (December 5) at 10.27pm and found a man who was stabbed in the neck and thigh. The injuries were originally described as life-threatening, but he has since been discharged from … Read more
Sadiq Khan’s salary has risen to £165,001 – meaning he earns almost as much as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Mr Khan – reportedly in line for a knighthood in the New Year’s Honours list – saw his annual wages increase by £4,025, from £160,976 to £165,001. This is an annual increase of 2.5 per … Read more
The murder of Sara Sharif has reignited calls for a smacking ban in England. Urfan Sharif, 42, and his wife, Beinash Batool, 30, were convicted on Wednesday of killing the 10-year old at their home in Woking, Surrey, last year. After fleeing to Pakistan following Sara’s death on Aug 8 2023, Sharif called Surrey Police … Read more
Police are looking at dozens of people of interest as they continue a criminal investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal, The Telegraph understands. In a briefing to journalists, the probe was described as “unprecedented in size”, with 100 officers examining more than 1.5 million documents and potentially more than 3,000 victims involved. It comes … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.) Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as hosts of the 2034 men’s World Cup. The Middle East nation were the sole bidders for the finals in 10 years’ time, with an online FIFA Congress voting by acclamation in favour of their staging despite the huge controversy surrounding the bid. The hosting … Read more
There is uncertainty about how increased National Insurance contributions will be paid for in Wales. In her Budget in October, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that from next April, employers will have to pay more National Insurance contributions. The contribution will rise by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025 and the level at which employers pay … Read more