Prisoner with London links on run after absconding
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. He has links to South West London. Public urged not to approach.
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. He has links to South West London. Public urged not to approach.
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
Venezuela's government has released 20 political prisoners, including prominent activists, in a significant move ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Read the full story on this major diplomatic development.
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
An 88-year-old woman was seriously injured in a South London e-bike hit-and-run on Rye Lane, Peckham. Police are appealing for witnesses after the cyclist fled the scene.
Hayden William Davies, a former British soldier captured fighting for Ukraine, has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian penal colony. Read the full story and the UK's response.
A 41-year-old man faces multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run on Soho Road, Birmingham. One pedestrian died, another was injured. Read the latest.
A Starship delivery robot for Uber Eats was damaged after being tipped over and thrown into a hedge by revellers on a famous Leeds pub crawl. Police and universities have been informed.
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap led a 10km charity run for Gaza in Dublin, joined by over 200 participants and cheered on by President Catherine Connolly. Greta Thunberg also took part.
The sons of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan reveal his 'awful' prison conditions, including solitary confinement and psychological torture. They fear they may never see him again.
Exclusive: Imran Khan's sons tell Sky News the former Pakistan PM faces 'psychological torture' in solitary confinement. They fear for his life as conditions deteriorate.
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
A mother cycling with her children in south London was verbally attacked by a driver who called her 'irresponsible'. She shares her story as part of a campaign against abuse faced by women cyclists.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Two inmates facing violent charges escape a Louisiana jail by breaking through a wall. Police warn residents to secure homes and that aiding fugitives is a crime.
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
Discover B Bakery, a family-run Ukrainian food truck in Canary Wharf serving massive savoury croissants, traditional desserts, and community spirit, all with prices starting under £10.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, allegedly trying to strike a baby. One man died in the Christmas Day attacks. Read the latest from the Old Bailey trial.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals two prisoners mistakenly freed remain at large, as 91 erroneous releases occurred between April and October. Follow for latest UK justice news.
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
All four episodes of BBC's powerful drama Prisoner 951, based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's harrowing imprisonment in Iran, are now streaming on iPlayer. Critics hail it as a must-see.
The Guardian newspaper has published corrections regarding Ronni Ancona's education, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's role in Prisoner 951, and Chris Foggin's film release date. Read the full corrections details.
Islington park manager Angela Doocey was left with a broken elbow and cracked tooth after a hit-and-run in Barnsbury Street. Police believe the suspect was driving a rental car. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Discover the full list of London parkruns confirmed for Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2025. Find your local event and start 2026 actively!
A 26-year-old man has died after a hit-and-run on Aspen Way in Canary Wharf. A 20-year-old is arrested for causing death by dangerous driving. Police urge witnesses to come forward.