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Battle of the Bridge: How brave trio tackled terrorist after bloody knife spree

Battle of the Bridge: How brave trio tackled terrorist after bloody knife spree

Battle of the Bridge: How brave trio tackled terrorist after bloody knife spree

28 May 2021

Steve Gallant, Darryn Frost and John Crilly used a narwhal tusk, a fire extinguisher and their bare hands to stop British jihadi Usman Khan.


As it happened: The Fishmongers’ Hall attack

As it happened: The Fishmongers’ Hall attack

As it happened: The Fishmongers’ Hall attack

28 May 2021

Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones were killed by convicted terrorist Usman Khan at a prisoner rehabilitation event near London Bridge in November 2019.


London Bridge victims: Bright young pair who strove to make world a better place

London Bridge victims: Bright young pair who strove to make world a better place

London Bridge victims: Bright young pair who strove to make world a better place

28 May 2021

Family and friends paid tribute to Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt during the inquest.


Woman guilty of starvation murder in bid to inherit slice of £3.5m fortune

Woman guilty of starvation murder in bid to inherit slice of £3.5m fortune

Woman guilty of starvation murder in bid to inherit slice of £3.5m fortune

28 May 2021

James Sootheran, known as Anthony, 59, was found dead in his bedroom at High Havens Farm in Oxfordshire in March 2014.


Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack victims unlawfully killed, inquest jury rules

Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack victims unlawfully killed, inquest jury rules

Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack victims unlawfully killed, inquest jury rules

28 May 2021

Cambridge graduates Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23, were fatally stabbed by Usman Khan at an offender educational event in 2019.


Family of Daniel Morgan welcome date for long-awaited report on his murder

Family of Daniel Morgan welcome date for long-awaited report on his murder

Family of Daniel Morgan welcome date for long-awaited report on his murder

28 May 2021

The Daniel Morgan Independent Panel said its 1,200-page report will be published on June 15.


Glasgow to remain in higher level of Covid restrictions for another week

Glasgow to remain in higher level of Covid restrictions for another week

Glasgow to remain in higher level of Covid restrictions for another week

28 May 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she hopes to lift the rules in the city from next Saturday.


Cryptocurrency ‘mine’ found stealing electricity in West Midlands

Cryptocurrency ‘mine’ found stealing electricity in West Midlands

Cryptocurrency ‘mine’ found stealing electricity in West Midlands

28 May 2021

West Midlands Police uncovered the operation at an industrial estate in Sandwell on May 18.


How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?

How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?

How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?

28 May 2021

The Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in the UK.


Wales to allow live performances in hospitality venues

Wales to allow live performances in hospitality venues

Wales to allow live performances in hospitality venues

28 May 2021

The easing of rules for live performances is immediate and will allow things like small gigs in pubs, bars, cafes and licensed premises.


PM suggests Olympics can ‘take place safely’ as Japan extends Covid crackdown

PM suggests Olympics can ‘take place safely’ as Japan extends Covid crackdown

PM suggests Olympics can ‘take place safely’ as Japan extends Covid crackdown

28 May 2021

Boris Johnson spoke to Japanese Prime Minster Yoshihide Suga before their meeting at the G7 summit in Cornwall next month.


One-jab Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for use in the UK

One-jab Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for use in the UK

One-jab Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for use in the UK

28 May 2021

The Government has ordered 20 million doses of the vaccine.


Statue of slave trader toppled by BLM protesters to go on public display

Statue of slave trader toppled by BLM protesters to go on public display

Statue of slave trader toppled by BLM protesters to go on public display

28 May 2021

The memorial to Edward Colston who died in 1721 was pulled down from its plinth and rolled into a dock last year.


TikTok trend prompts call for tiny magnetic balls to be banned

TikTok trend prompts call for tiny magnetic balls to be banned

TikTok trend prompts call for tiny magnetic balls to be banned

28 May 2021

At least 65 children have been admitted to hospital in England for urgent surgery in the last three years after swallowing magnets.


Number of Britons meeting friends indoors doubles in first week of eased rules

Number of Britons meeting friends indoors doubles in first week of eased rules

Number of Britons meeting friends indoors doubles in first week of eased rules

28 May 2021

However, ONS figures showed the most popular reasons for leaving the house were still activities which were allowed before May 17.


Loo with a view: Former toilet block ‘in stunning coastal location’ up for sale

Loo with a view: Former toilet block ‘in stunning coastal location’ up for sale

Loo with a view: Former toilet block ‘in stunning coastal location’ up for sale

28 May 2021

The Cornish conveniences boast ‘truly superb sea views’.


Sturgeon’s claim that UK Government not engaging on Australia trade deal ‘wrong’

Sturgeon’s claim that UK Government not engaging on Australia trade deal ‘wrong’

Sturgeon’s claim that UK Government not engaging on Australia trade deal ‘wrong’

28 May 2021

Concerns have been raised about the proposed deal, which could see tariff and quota-free trade with Australia.


Twitter experiment finds correcting misinformation makes problem worse

Twitter experiment finds correcting misinformation makes problem worse

Twitter experiment finds correcting misinformation makes problem worse

28 May 2021

Researchers offered polite corrections with complete with links to solid evidence, in replies to flagrantly false tweets about politics.


Will the full easing of restrictions in England go ahead on June 21?

Will the full easing of restrictions in England go ahead on June 21?

Will the full easing of restrictions in England go ahead on June 21?

28 May 2021

The Government has planned to remove all limits on social contact from that date.


Kwarteng: Absolutely right for PM to meet with right-wing Hungary leader Orban

Kwarteng: Absolutely right for PM to meet with right-wing Hungary leader Orban

Kwarteng: Absolutely right for PM to meet with right-wing Hungary leader Orban

28 May 2021

The Business Secretary said leaders sometimes had to meet counterparts ‘whose values we don’t necessarily share’.


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