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Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

25 April 2025

Paul Antony Butler, 53, stabbed university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, in a frenzied attack outside her home in Plymouth in January this year


Migrants returned on charter flight to Nigeria and Ghana

Migrants returned on charter flight to Nigeria and Ghana

Migrants returned on charter flight to Nigeria and Ghana

25 April 2025

The move comes as part of Government plans to ‘restore order’ in the immigration system.


Green hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire approved

Green hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire approved

Green hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire approved

25 April 2025

Statera Energy says the Kintore facility could deliver £400 million to the local economy.


Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

Phone thief tackled by Beadle after being caught with blind woman’s phone jailed

25 April 2025

A ceremonial Beadle was hailed for the dramatic takedown in the City of London.


Robison condemns ‘damaging’ Labour decisions as SNP campaigns for by-election

Robison condemns ‘damaging’ Labour decisions as SNP campaigns for by-election

Robison condemns ‘damaging’ Labour decisions as SNP campaigns for by-election

25 April 2025

The Finance Secretary urged support for her party’s candidate in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Katy Loudon.


Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

25 April 2025

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle’s comments were made as he officiated at Westminster Abbey’s annual service commemorating Anzac Day.


Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

Immigration no ‘quick-fix’ for aging population, says Bowie

25 April 2025

The shadow Scottish secretary described high immigration north of the border as a ‘pyramid scheme response’ to an aging population.


M&S pauses all online orders after cyber attack

M&S pauses all online orders after cyber attack

M&S pauses all online orders after cyber attack

25 April 2025

The historic retailer said it is ‘working extremely hard to restart online and app shopping’ and apologised again for disruption to shoppers.


World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

25 April 2025

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.


Jodie Marsh blasts ‘trolls’ as she appeals against animal licence refusal

Jodie Marsh blasts ‘trolls’ as she appeals against animal licence refusal

Jodie Marsh blasts ‘trolls’ as she appeals against animal licence refusal

25 April 2025

The media personality said online trolls are behind much of the criticism of her animal sanctuary in Lindsell near Braintree.


O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

25 April 2025

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.


Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

25 April 2025

Arriva Group said the trains would run under its Grand Central brand and call at stations such as York, Birmingham New Street and Gatwick airport.


Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

25 April 2025

Andrew Johnston, 30, denies two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.


Ex-doorman murdered estranged wife after stalking and threats, court hears

Ex-doorman murdered estranged wife after stalking and threats, court hears

Ex-doorman murdered estranged wife after stalking and threats, court hears

25 April 2025

Paul Antony Butler, 53, stabbed university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, in a frenzied attack outside her home in Plymouth in January this year.


Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed

Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed

Headteacher who attacked deputy due to ‘overwhelming sexual jealousy’ jailed

25 April 2025

Anthony John Felton, 54, was sentenced to two years and four months after attacking his deputy Richard Pyke, 51.


Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co-defendants

Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co-defendants

Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co-defendants

25 April 2025

Anderson appeared at Preston Crown Court with other defendants, including former politician Derek Hatton.


All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

25 April 2025

A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace”.


Reeves suggests EU relationship is higher priority ahead of trade talks with US

Reeves suggests EU relationship is higher priority ahead of trade talks with US

Reeves suggests EU relationship is higher priority ahead of trade talks with US

25 April 2025

The EU is the UK’s largest trading partner, with the US the second largest.


Teenager sentenced to life for murder of 15-year-old Deshaun James-Tuitt

Teenager sentenced to life for murder of 15-year-old Deshaun James-Tuitt

Teenager sentenced to life for murder of 15-year-old Deshaun James-Tuitt

25 April 2025

Youth handed minimum 15-year term for fatal knife attack in north London as judge says public watched victim die in the street


Three men jailed for plotting to murder £54m Securitas robber

Three men jailed for plotting to murder £54m Securitas robber

Three men jailed for plotting to murder £54m Securitas robber

25 April 2025

Brothers Louis Ahearne, 36, and Stewart Ahearne, 46, were sentenced at the Old Bailey alongside Daniel Kelly, 46.


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