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Pc struck Dalian Atkinson with ‘unlawful’ blows after he was tasered, court told

Pc struck Dalian Atkinson with ‘unlawful’ blows after he was tasered, court told

Pc struck Dalian Atkinson with ‘unlawful’ blows after he was tasered, court told

13 September 2022

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith is facing a retrial accused of assaulting the ex-footballer, who died in 2016 after being kicked by another officer.


Painter Colin Davidson says he will ‘forever hold dear’ sitting with the Queen

Painter Colin Davidson says he will ‘forever hold dear’ sitting with the Queen

Painter Colin Davidson says he will ‘forever hold dear’ sitting with the Queen

13 September 2022

He spent two hours with the monarch at Buckingham Palace in May 2016.


What will King Charles III’s reign be called?

What will King Charles III’s reign be called?

What will King Charles III’s reign be called?

13 September 2022

Questions about what Charles’s reign will be called and when his coronation will take place dominate searches on Google.


Heavy rain forecast for mourners in London waiting to see Queen’s coffin

Heavy rain forecast for mourners in London waiting to see Queen’s coffin

Heavy rain forecast for mourners in London waiting to see Queen’s coffin

13 September 2022

Downpours are expected as the hearse travels from RAF Northolt to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening.


King asks Belfast children: ‘Are you enjoying your day off school?’

King asks Belfast children: ‘Are you enjoying your day off school?’

King asks Belfast children: ‘Are you enjoying your day off school?’

13 September 2022

Ten-year-olds Ella Smith and Lucas Watt presented the King and Queen Consort with gifts as they touched down in Northern Ireland.


Man appears in court accused of 1976 murder of Renee MacRae and son Andrew

Man appears in court accused of 1976 murder of Renee MacRae and son Andrew

Man appears in court accused of 1976 murder of Renee MacRae and son Andrew

13 September 2022

William MacDowell, of Penrith, went on trial at the High Court in Inverness on Tuesday.


Ukrainian MP ‘cautiously optimistic’ after troops make huge gains

Ukrainian MP ‘cautiously optimistic’ after troops make huge gains

Ukrainian MP ‘cautiously optimistic’ after troops make huge gains

13 September 2022

Inna Sovsun has said she feels ‘OK’ for the first time since the Russian invasion.


Holidaymakers outraged as Center Parcs closes for Queen’s funeral

Holidaymakers outraged as Center Parcs closes for Queen’s funeral

Holidaymakers outraged as Center Parcs closes for Queen’s funeral

13 September 2022

The company will order holidaymakers to leave its UK sites for 24 hours from 10am on Monday.


Pledge to help those unable to queue for long periods for Queen’s lying in state

Pledge to help those unable to queue for long periods for Queen’s lying in state

Pledge to help those unable to queue for long periods for Queen’s lying in state

13 September 2022

Members of the public wishing to make the journey to Westminster Hall have been urged to plan ahead, with waits expected to stretch on for hours.


Sainsbury’s increases pay again and offers free food to workers

Sainsbury’s increases pay again and offers free food to workers

Sainsbury’s increases pay again and offers free food to workers

13 September 2022

The supermarket said the moves are part of a £25 million package to support staff facing cost-of-living pressures.


Trains to run through night and road closures paused to ease mourners’ journeys

Trains to run through night and road closures paused to ease mourners’ journeys

Trains to run through night and road closures paused to ease mourners’ journeys

13 September 2022

Around 200 daily rail services will be added to timetables while the Queen is lying in state in Westminster Hall, the PA news agency understands.


What will happen to Commonwealth realms now Charles is King?

What will happen to Commonwealth realms now Charles is King?

What will happen to Commonwealth realms now Charles is King?

13 September 2022

Commonwealth realms now have King Charles III as their head of state – but will any follow Barbados’s lead and become a republic?


Police ‘overzealous’ in handling of anti-monarchy protesters, says former chief

Police ‘overzealous’ in handling of anti-monarchy protesters, says former chief

Police ‘overzealous’ in handling of anti-monarchy protesters, says former chief

13 September 2022

Former counter-terror chief Nick Aldworth said the late Queen would not have wanted interference with legitimate protest.


Queue to view Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh closed

Queue to view Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh closed

Queue to view Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh closed

13 September 2022

More than 26,000 people have paid their final respects to Elizabeth II in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.


Former Church leader shares memories of Queen’s letter about Strictly star son

Former Church leader shares memories of Queen’s letter about Strictly star son

Former Church leader shares memories of Queen’s letter about Strictly star son

13 September 2022

The Queen sent a handwritten letter to the Very Reverend Dr John Chalmers after seeing his son JJ Chalmers on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.


Queen’s coffin to rest overnight in room where she dined with foreign royalty

Queen’s coffin to rest overnight in room where she dined with foreign royalty

Queen’s coffin to rest overnight in room where she dined with foreign royalty

13 September 2022

A number of high-profile guests have been entertained in Buckingham Palace’s Bow Room during the Queen’s reign.


Queen’s funeral: Public should be vigilant for anyone ‘out of place’ in crowds

Queen’s funeral: Public should be vigilant for anyone ‘out of place’ in crowds

Queen’s funeral: Public should be vigilant for anyone ‘out of place’ in crowds

13 September 2022

Former counter-terrorism police chief Nick Aldworth said there is a long history of crime and terrorism being disrupted by the public


Chris Kaba’s family in call to see video footage of final moments

Chris Kaba’s family in call to see video footage of final moments

Chris Kaba’s family in call to see video footage of final moments

13 September 2022

Mr Kaba was killed while unarmed on September 5 following a police pursuit which ended in Streatham Hill, south London.


In Pictures: Overnight queues and early-hours rehearsals as nation pays respects

In Pictures: Overnight queues and early-hours rehearsals as nation pays respects

In Pictures: Overnight queues and early-hours rehearsals as nation pays respects

13 September 2022

Thousands of soldiers gathered at Buckingham Palace in the early hours of Tuesday to practise the procession of the Queen’s coffin.


The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, where the Queen lies at rest

The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, where the Queen lies at rest

The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, where the Queen lies at rest

13 September 2022

The church has been a focal point for events commemorating the Queen in Edinburgh.


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