Blue Lights: The Belfast police drama topping 2025 TV lists
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
Airbus is set to announce the rescue of 2,750 UK manufacturing jobs after a crucial deal with Boeing. The move secures the future of key plants in Belfast and Prestwick. Read the full story.
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
All ten seasons of the beloved Danish period drama 'Seaside Hotel' are now streaming on Channel 4. Hailed as a nostalgic masterpiece, it's the perfect escape for fans of Downton Abbey.
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
A pre-Christmas Guinness Zero shortage looms as Belfast workers strike over pay. Diageo faces production disruption days before the festive season. Will your pint be affected?
Former North Yorkshire Police trainee Brogan Canning has been placed on the barred list after a panel ruled her unwanted sexual advances towards a colleague amounted to gross misconduct.
Cancel your weekend plans. The BBC's gripping 2015 police drama Cuffs, starring Ashley Walters, is now streaming on Netflix. This eight-part Brighton-set series is the perfect binge.
A youth football coach in Belfast has been permanently removed after posting an apparent cocaine price list on a league WhatsApp group. The incident has triggered safeguarding protocols.
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
Police watchdog recommends misconduct proceedings for four officers over handling of domestic abuse case before Harshita Brella was found dead. Read the full investigation.
Belfast rap trio Kneecap will headline Crystal Palace Park on 27 June 2026. Find out how to get tickets for their largest London show with support from The Mary Wallopers and more.
West Midlands Police defend banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match as Dutch authorities question 'false' hooliganism claims. Read the full investigation.
Surrey Police are hunting for Charlie Summers, 23, wanted for affray. He has links to Epsom, Ewell and Bracknell. If seen, do not approach and contact police immediately.
Guardian Australia's Broken Trust investigation exposes systemic police failures in domestic violence cases, prompting powerful public responses and calls for urgent reform.
Nicôle Lecky's new BBC drama Wild Cherry explores privileged youth and online secrecy with compelling mother-daughter dynamics. Stream now on BBC iPlayer.
ITV's 2014 true crime drama 'The Widower', starring Sheridan Smith, flies up the Netflix UK top 10. Discover why this chilling story of Malcolm Webster is captivating audiences.
Shawny Williams, Vallejo's first Black police chief, testifies about racist threats and harassment that forced his resignation. Read the shocking details of police reform resistance.
Queensland coroner releases findings into the Wieambilla police shooting that claimed three lives. Discover the investigation's crucial conclusions and recommendations.
A Met Police officer has been dismissed without notice after using unreasonable force against a pensioner in south London. PC Dan Loft pushed the OAP over a wall during a confrontation outside a Royal Mail depot.
Northamptonshire Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet fined £50,000 after force repeatedly ignored court orders to hand over arrest footage. Judges condemn 'wilfully disobedient' police behaviour.
A police officer died in the line of duty after a crash on the A12 near Ingatestone. The road was closed for hours as Essex Police investigated the incident.
Australian federal police to investigate an incident where officers drew guns on an Indigenous teenager mistaken for a suspect, sparking accusations of racial profiling.
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
A written confession by serial rapist David Carrick, admitting to abusing a 12-year-old girl, lay undiscovered for 35 years. Police state the future would have been 'very different' had it been found earlier.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick used his uniform to commit horrific sex crimes over 30 years. Discover how he evaded justice for decades.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick convicted of raping an ex-partner and molesting a 12-year-old girl. His horrific offending spanned 35 years. Learn more about the case.