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Use of stop and search will be ‘intelligence-led’ under new Met policing plan

Use of stop and search will be ‘intelligence-led’ under new Met policing plan

Use of stop and search will be ‘intelligence-led’ under new Met policing plan

14 April 2023

The Met’s Operation Nightingale will use the controversial technique as part of its new plan to reduce neighbourhood crime in London


Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son

Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son

Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son

14 April 2023

US president Joe Biden was brought to tears after an emotional meeting with the priest who performed the last rites sacrament for his son, Beau.


Met apologises to Katie and Harvey Price after two officers sacked over messages

Met apologises to Katie and Harvey Price after two officers sacked over messages

Met apologises to Katie and Harvey Price after two officers sacked over messages

14 April 2023

Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell apologised on behalf of the force.


Nicola Bulley coroner warns against speculation about new police river searches

Nicola Bulley coroner warns against speculation about new police river searches

Nicola Bulley coroner warns against speculation about new police river searches

14 April 2023

A Lancashire police spokesman said divers were assessing the riverbanks.


Judi Dench voices trailer for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

Judi Dench voices trailer for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

Judi Dench voices trailer for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

14 April 2023

The Queen Consort’scharity will hold its one-day event at Hampton Court Palace in June.


Nurses announce fresh strike after rejecting Government’s latest pay offer

Nurses announce fresh strike after rejecting Government’s latest pay offer

Nurses announce fresh strike after rejecting Government’s latest pay offer

14 April 2023

Members of the Royal College of Nursing have rejected the Government’s offer of a 5% rise this year and a cash payment for last year.


Yousaf to campaign in Ferrier’s constituency ahead of possible by-election

Yousaf to campaign in Ferrier’s constituency ahead of possible by-election

Yousaf to campaign in Ferrier’s constituency ahead of possible by-election

14 April 2023

Saturday marks the SNP’s first national day of action of 2023.


Biden breaks down after emotional meeting with priest who gave last rites to son

Biden breaks down after emotional meeting with priest who gave last rites to son

Biden breaks down after emotional meeting with priest who gave last rites to son

14 April 2023

The unplanned meeting happened during the president’s visit to Knock shrine on Friday.


Video portraits of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement leaders provoke tears

Video portraits of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement leaders provoke tears

Video portraits of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement leaders provoke tears

14 April 2023

A new exhibition includes a number of people who have since died including Mo Mowlam, Lord Trimble, Martin McGuinness and David Ervine.


Park authority members back appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling

Park authority members back appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling

Park authority members back appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling

14 April 2023

Farmers Alexander and Diana Darwall brought the successful legal challenge against the DNPA, claiming some campers cause problems to livestock.


Driver of stolen car used in hit-and-run urged to hand themselves in

Driver of stolen car used in hit-and-run urged to hand themselves in

Driver of stolen car used in hit-and-run urged to hand themselves in

14 April 2023

Paramedics attended and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.


Church caretaker’s police restraint death to be examined by jury

Church caretaker’s police restraint death to be examined by jury

Church caretaker’s police restraint death to be examined by jury

14 April 2023

Thomas Orchard, 32, suffered a cardiac arrest after being held down, handcuffed and placed in restraints – with a webbing belt wrapped around his face


Members of Unison vote to accept pay offer in NHS dispute

Members of Unison vote to accept pay offer in NHS dispute

Members of Unison vote to accept pay offer in NHS dispute

14 April 2023

The turnout was 52% among Unison’s 288,000 members in England.


Joe Biden shares laugh with priest as he tours Catholic pilgrimage site

Joe Biden shares laugh with priest as he tours Catholic pilgrimage site

Joe Biden shares laugh with priest as he tours Catholic pilgrimage site

14 April 2023

US president Joe Biden has toured a Catholic pilgrimage site as part of his final day of engagements in Ireland.


Ex-Premier League striker given driving ban after crashing Land Rover into shop

Ex-Premier League striker given driving ban after crashing Land Rover into shop

Ex-Premier League striker given driving ban after crashing Land Rover into shop

14 April 2023

Danny Graham mounted the pavement and drove through the front of the Co-op Village Store


Biden ‘really buzzed up’ to be in Mayo, says local TD

Biden ‘really buzzed up’ to be in Mayo, says local TD

Biden ‘really buzzed up’ to be in Mayo, says local TD

14 April 2023

Mayo TD Dara Calleary was among the dignitaries who met the US president at Ireland West Airport Knock after Air Force One touched down.


Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors call for talks

Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors call for talks

Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors call for talks

14 April 2023

The BMA union urged Steve Barclay to agree to pay negotiations facilitated by Acas.


Youth convicted of fatally stabbing boy aged 15 in park

Youth convicted of fatally stabbing boy aged 15 in park

Youth convicted of fatally stabbing boy aged 15 in park

14 April 2023

Zaian Aimable-Lina was attacked in Ashburton Park in Croydon, south London, on December 30, 2021.


Healthcare systems need an ‘always on’ approach to pandemic-readiness – expert

Healthcare systems need an ‘always on’ approach to pandemic-readiness – expert

Healthcare systems need an ‘always on’ approach to pandemic-readiness – expert

14 April 2023

Sir John Bell told the inaugural Rhodes Policy Summit that starting from scratch would be very difficult.


Police investigate after man spotted with seagull on a lead in Blackpool

Police investigate after man spotted with seagull on a lead in Blackpool

Police investigate after man spotted with seagull on a lead in Blackpool

14 April 2023

The man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly and the bird was later put down.


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