Politics
Judge Orders Pre-Trial Detention for Suspected US Capitol Pipe Bomber
A federal judge has ruled Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before the 6 January attack, must stay in jail as he poses an 'intolerable risk'. Read the full details.
Culture
David Thewlis' Bizarre Pixelated New Year Post Sparks Black Mirror Comparisons
Actor David Thewlis shared a fully pixelated New Year's Eve photo, sparking fan debate on privacy and drawing eerie parallels to 'Black Mirror'. Discover his unique take on social media.
Sports
Tragedy at Brighton Beach: 51-Year-Old Man Dies After New Year's Day Sea Swim
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Brighton Beach on New Year's Day. The RNLI warns of cold water shock dangers during winter dips.
Business
Indoor Fireworks Spark Deadly Nightclub Blaze in Swiss Ski Resort
A New Year's Eve fire in a Swiss nightclub, likely caused by indoor sparklers, has killed at least 40 people. This tragedy highlights the repeated global danger of pyrotechnics in crowded venues.
Environment
Transport
Pensioner killed and carried a mile in Kent hit-and-run
An 89-year-old retired dentist was killed in a hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent, and carried on the car for a mile. Two men have been charged. Read the family's tribute.
Grandfather, 89, killed in hit-and-run, dragged a mile
The family of Tom Wallace, 89, pay tribute after he was killed in a hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham. Two men have been charged. Read the full story.
Major London road closures for essential works in Jan 2026
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
Hate crimes surge on UK transport, victim shares story
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.
Morden crash injures two, driver arrested
A woman and man were hospitalised after a two-car collision on Central Road, Morden, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and are appealing for witnesses.