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Radio host tells stalking trial of ‘tsunami of hate’ and abuse from YouTuber

Radio host tells stalking trial of ‘tsunami of hate’ and abuse from YouTuber

Radio host tells stalking trial of ‘tsunami of hate’ and abuse from YouTuber

21 July 2022

BBC Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith told a court that abusive messages and death threats from Alex Belfield left him feeling suicidal.


Bee-eater chicks hatch in Norfolk quarry in ‘vivid reminder’ of warming world

Bee-eater chicks hatch in Norfolk quarry in ‘vivid reminder’ of warming world

Bee-eater chicks hatch in Norfolk quarry in ‘vivid reminder’ of warming world

21 July 2022

There has been an increase in nesting attempts by the bird in the UK in the past 20 years, the RSPB said.


First new West End theatre in 50 years to open

First new West End theatre in 50 years to open

First new West End theatre in 50 years to open

21 July 2022

Soho Place will open in the autumn.


Judges considering parents’ appeal over treatment for brain-damaged son

Judges considering parents’ appeal over treatment for brain-damaged son

Judges considering parents’ appeal over treatment for brain-damaged son

21 July 2022

A judge on Friday said there was a bleak picture for Archie Battersbee.


Badger cull protesters ambush Liz Truss at Tory leadership hustings

Badger cull protesters ambush Liz Truss at Tory leadership hustings

Badger cull protesters ambush Liz Truss at Tory leadership hustings

21 July 2022

A group of demonstrators – some in badger costumes – drowned out her arrival.


‘Damning’ report slams ‘poor’ Home Office response to Channel crossings

‘Damning’ report slams ‘poor’ Home Office response to Channel crossings

‘Damning’ report slams ‘poor’ Home Office response to Channel crossings

21 July 2022

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration David Neal looked at how the Government processes migrants when they arrive in Kent.


Fuel price protests planned for Friday

Fuel price protests planned for Friday

Fuel price protests planned for Friday

21 July 2022

Police warned motorists that ‘slow-moving roadblocks’ are planned on parts of the M4, M5, M32 and A38.


NHS steps up vaccination programme against monkeypox in London

NHS steps up vaccination programme against monkeypox in London

NHS steps up vaccination programme against monkeypox in London

21 July 2022

As of July 18, there were 2,137 confirmed cases in the UK, with 2,050 in England and the majority in London.


Facebook unveils new look Home and Feeds tabs in app refresh

Facebook unveils new look Home and Feeds tabs in app refresh

Facebook unveils new look Home and Feeds tabs in app refresh

21 July 2022

The social network said it wanted to make it easier for users to find the latest posts from their friends.


Man jailed for murdering wife 20 years ago loses bid to overturn conviction

Man jailed for murdering wife 20 years ago loses bid to overturn conviction

Man jailed for murdering wife 20 years ago loses bid to overturn conviction

21 July 2022

Andrew Griggs, 59, was jailed for life in 2019 after being found guilty of killing pregnant mother-of-three Debbie in 1999.


Sherry from first Duke of Wellington’s cellar goes for double expected price

Sherry from first Duke of Wellington’s cellar goes for double expected price

Sherry from first Duke of Wellington’s cellar goes for double expected price

21 July 2022

The bottle went under the hammer during a sale of wines and spirits at Dreweatts auction house.


Families of children waiting for heart transplant appeal for donors

Families of children waiting for heart transplant appeal for donors

Families of children waiting for heart transplant appeal for donors

21 July 2022

The youngsters are patients on Ward 23 of the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.


Tube line to close early due to staff shortages

Tube line to close early due to staff shortages

Tube line to close early due to staff shortages

21 July 2022

Train operator Greater Anglia said the Central line ‘will be shutting down from 5pm’ on Thursday.


Astronomers develop way to see the first stars through fog of the early universe

Astronomers develop way to see the first stars through fog of the early universe

Astronomers develop way to see the first stars through fog of the early universe

21 July 2022

Researchers hope to shed light on the mysteries of how the universe evolved after the big bang.


Guildford pub bomb planted by ‘courting couple’, coroner rules

Guildford pub bomb planted by ‘courting couple’, coroner rules

Guildford pub bomb planted by ‘courting couple’, coroner rules

21 July 2022

Soldiers Caroline Slater, William Forsyth, John Hunter and Ann Hamilton, and civilian Paul Craig, died in the blast in the Horse and Groom in 1974.


Centrica wins first approval to reopen UK’s biggest gas storage site

Centrica wins first approval to reopen UK’s biggest gas storage site

Centrica wins first approval to reopen UK’s biggest gas storage site

21 July 2022

The North Sea Transition Authority said it had cleared a licence.


Ex-officer jailed for 35 years for ‘savage’ double murder

Ex-officer jailed for 35 years for ‘savage’ double murder

Ex-officer jailed for 35 years for ‘savage’ double murder

21 July 2022

The motive was not known but it was claimed that the defendant owed the victims some £30,000.


Pensioner who cut wife’s throat in suicide pact is cleared of her murder

Pensioner who cut wife’s throat in suicide pact is cleared of her murder

Pensioner who cut wife’s throat in suicide pact is cleared of her murder

21 July 2022

A jury of 10 men and two women took 90 minutes to find Graham Mansfield not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.


Government changes law to help plug staffing gaps caused by strikes

Government changes law to help plug staffing gaps caused by strikes

Government changes law to help plug staffing gaps caused by strikes

21 July 2022

The move follows a wave of strikes by railway workers in recent weeks.


Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for parts of Wales and southern England

Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for parts of Wales and southern England

Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for parts of Wales and southern England

21 July 2022

The deluge is set to hit on Friday after days of record-breaking temperatures.


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