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Rough sleepers on London’s streets up 10% in three months, figures show

Rough sleepers on London’s streets up 10% in three months, figures show

Rough sleepers on London’s streets up 10% in three months, figures show

29 July 2022

Some 2,998 people were observed between April and June.


Police commissioner criticises own force over social media arrest

Police commissioner criticises own force over social media arrest

Police commissioner criticises own force over social media arrest

29 July 2022

Donna Jones issued a statement of concern at Hampshire Constabulary’s actions.


Truss not ‘complacent’ after winning Wallace’s backing in race for No 10

Truss not ‘complacent’ after winning Wallace’s backing in race for No 10

Truss not ‘complacent’ after winning Wallace’s backing in race for No 10

29 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary warned it would be ‘risky’ for the country to continue along the current economic path.


Difficulty remembering faces of different ethnicities not down to racism – study

Difficulty remembering faces of different ethnicities not down to racism – study

Difficulty remembering faces of different ethnicities not down to racism – study

29 July 2022

Researchers at the University of Exeter believe they have found the root cause of the “other race effect” deep within the brain.


Will Smith posts apology to Chris Rock months after Oscars slap

Will Smith posts apology to Chris Rock months after Oscars slap

Will Smith posts apology to Chris Rock months after Oscars slap

29 July 2022

He spoke directly to the camera in the video posted on Instagram.


Four face trial over Swansea riot as fifth man pleads guilty

Four face trial over Swansea riot as fifth man pleads guilty

Four face trial over Swansea riot as fifth man pleads guilty

29 July 2022

The disorder was sparked by the death of a local teenager.


Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy’s statements after ‘Wagatha Christie’ ruling

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy’s statements after ‘Wagatha Christie’ ruling

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy’s statements after ‘Wagatha Christie’ ruling

29 July 2022

Both women spoke out following the libel battle over a viral social media post.


Bigger interest rate hike expected from Bank of England decision makers

Bigger interest rate hike expected from Bank of England decision makers

Bigger interest rate hike expected from Bank of England decision makers

29 July 2022

Analysts and the market are broadly expecting the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to add 50 basis points to its base rate.


Rebekah Vardy ‘devastated’ by judgment in ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

Rebekah Vardy ‘devastated’ by judgment in ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

Rebekah Vardy ‘devastated’ by judgment in ‘Wagatha Christie’ case

29 July 2022

‘It is not the result that I had expected, nor believe was just,’ Rebekah Vardy said after a judge dismissed her libel claim against Coleen Rooney.


Rail workers’ union withdraws ballot over ‘bad faith’ changes to offer

Rail workers’ union withdraws ballot over ‘bad faith’ changes to offer

Rail workers’ union withdraws ballot over ‘bad faith’ changes to offer

29 July 2022

The Transport Salaried Staffs Association said the substance of a proposed deal had been changed.


Chimpanzees produce ‘hunting bark’ to co-ordinate group members – study

Chimpanzees produce ‘hunting bark’ to co-ordinate group members – study

Chimpanzees produce ‘hunting bark’ to co-ordinate group members – study

29 July 2022

Similar to humans, the animals use communication to coordinate their cooperative behaviour.


Archie Battersbee’s parents make ‘last-ditch’ application to United Nations

Archie Battersbee’s parents make ‘last-ditch’ application to United Nations

Archie Battersbee’s parents make ‘last-ditch’ application to United Nations

29 July 2022

Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee want the UN Committee On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities to consider their son’s case.


We’ll miss you immeasurably: Declan Donnelly pays tribute to brother at funeral

We’ll miss you immeasurably: Declan Donnelly pays tribute to brother at funeral

We’ll miss you immeasurably: Declan Donnelly pays tribute to brother at funeral

29 July 2022

Father Dermott Donnelly, 55, died earlier this month after falling seriously ill.


US Embassy shares support for Lionesses in Twitter video

US Embassy shares support for Lionesses in Twitter video

US Embassy shares support for Lionesses in Twitter video

29 July 2022

In a short video posted on Friday staff recreate Alessia Russo’s back-heel goal.


Minimal delays on roads to Dover but getaway traffic in South West hit by queues

Minimal delays on roads to Dover but getaway traffic in South West hit by queues

Minimal delays on roads to Dover but getaway traffic in South West hit by queues

29 July 2022

The AA said its first ‘amber traffic warning’ remains in place until 7pm on Friday and between 11am and 3pm on Saturday.


Three men charged with the murder of 19-year-old stabbed in the back

Three men charged with the murder of 19-year-old stabbed in the back

Three men charged with the murder of 19-year-old stabbed in the back

29 July 2022

Police were called to Langhorn Road, Southampton, on July 24, where Dawid Such was found with a puncture wound to his back and abdomen.


Coleen Rooney ‘never believed’ Wagatha Christie case should have gone to court

Coleen Rooney ‘never believed’ Wagatha Christie case should have gone to court

Coleen Rooney ‘never believed’ Wagatha Christie case should have gone to court

29 July 2022

Mrs Justice Steyn gave her much-anticipated judgment in the trial on Friday.


Truss vows to help renters prove they can take on a mortgage

Truss vows to help renters prove they can take on a mortgage

Truss vows to help renters prove they can take on a mortgage

29 July 2022

The Tory leadership contender said she would ‘break down barriers’ to support people keen to get on the housing ladder.


Unfolding cost-of-living crisis ‘like watching slow-motion trainwreck’

Unfolding cost-of-living crisis ‘like watching slow-motion trainwreck’

Unfolding cost-of-living crisis ‘like watching slow-motion trainwreck’

29 July 2022

The fuel poverty charity National Energy Action estimates 8.7 million UK households will be in fuel poverty this winter.


‘Harry Potter’ cafe owner in ‘limbo’ following fire damage last year

‘Harry Potter’ cafe owner in ‘limbo’ following fire damage last year

‘Harry Potter’ cafe owner in ‘limbo’ following fire damage last year

29 July 2022

Renovation work at The Elephant House in Edinburgh cannot get under way until landlords make the building structurally sound, the owner says.


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