Ellie Ng
London22 Dec 2023
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Eurostar run extra trains after strike hits great Christmas getaway
But further disruption could occur to train services after Thursday's travel chaos
UK
Holidaymakers to resume Christmas getaways as cross-Channel train strike ends
The industrial action affected Eurostar and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
By Ellie Ng
21 Dec 2023
Environment
Fallen trees cause injury, damage and disruption as Storm Pia winds hit 115mph
One man was taken to hospital with what is understood to be non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell onto his car on the A515 in Derbyshire.
By Ellie Ng
21 Dec 2023
UK21 Dec 2023
BA grounds two dozen flights as Storm Pia's 80mph winds hit UK
Storm Pia's strong winds causes disruption for some flights and train services
UK
World-renowned singer Dame Sarah Connolly to receive King’s Medal for Music
It is awarded to an outstanding individual or group of musicians who have had a major influence on the musical life of the nation.
By Ellie Ng
20 Dec 2023
Crime
Parents of Brianna Ghey remember her as ‘funny, witty and fearless’
Emotional tributes were paid outside Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday.
By Ellie Ng
20 Dec 2023
Crime
Brianna Ghey’s mother pays tribute to ‘fearless’ daughter
Esther Ghey was speaking after a boy and a girl were found guilty of murdering the transgender 16-year-old in Cheshire in February this year.
By Ellie Ng
20 Dec 2023
Crime
Met officer who sent 770 messages to ex found guilty of stalking
PC Ben Bunsell 'tormented' his ex and attempted to call her 20 times in one day, the court heard
By Ellie Ng
19 Dec 2023
Crime
Met Police officer ‘tormented’ ex with persistent contact, court told
Pc Ben Bunsell, 40, attached to the Central South Command Unit, denies one count of stalking without fear, alarm or distress
By Ellie Ng
19 Dec 2023
UK
Auction house to sell ‘secret’ medal awarded to Welshman for wartime gallantry
The medal was awarded to Major Ronald George ‘Taffy’ Morris of the Royal Army Medical Corps and is being sold by his son.
By Ellie Ng
18 Dec 2023
Crime
Teenager dubbed ‘Brixton R Kelly’ jailed for 22 rape offences
Kevarnie Queen, 19, was convicted in August following a trial at Inner London Crown Court.
By Ellie Ng
18 Dec 2023
Crime
Six men jailed after smuggling £1m of cocaine into UK on broom handles
It is thought to be the first time the method has been used to import the drug into the UK, the Metropolitan Police said.
By Ellie Ng
14 Dec 2023
Environment
Parts of UK set to enjoy unseasonable warm spell
There is a chance Scotland could experience its warmest December night on record, according to the Met Office.
By Ellie Ng
13 Dec 2023
Celebrity News
Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck fined for driving offences, court documents show
The 83-year-old admitted three charges after damaging vehicles while driving near his home in London.
By Ellie Ng
13 Dec 2023
Crime
Child serial killer Lucy Letby struck off nursing register
The 33-year-old was sentenced to 14 whole-life orders in August.
By Ellie Ng
12 Dec 2023
Crime
Child serial killer Lucy Letby found unfit to practise nursing
The 33-year-old was sentenced to 14 whole-life orders in August.
By Ellie Ng
12 Dec 2023
Crime
Baby killer Lucy Letby ‘not resisting strike-off bid but maintains innocence’
The 33-year-old was sentenced to 14 whole-life orders in August.
By Ellie Ng
12 Dec 2023
Crime
Mother charged with manslaughter over children’s fire deaths granted bail
Deveca Rose appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where she gave no indication of pleas.
By Ellie Ng
11 Dec 2023
Crime
Robber given life sentence after stabbing two police officers in central London
Both officers experienced enduring pain and extensive changes to their lives after the incident, the court heard.
By Ellie Ng
8 Dec 2023
UK
Queen comforts former resident of women’s refuge
Camilla reached out to squeeze the woman’s arm as she sat and spoke to her and three other women at the crisis accommodation in London.
By Ellie Ng
6 Dec 2023
UK
Woman dead and two injured after east London shooting, police say
Three people were found with gunshot wounds after police were called at around 6.30pm on Tuesday to reports of a shooting in Vine Close, Hackney.
By Ellie Ng
6 Dec 2023