Ted Hennessey
UK
King and Queen open Churchill education centre close to Normandy memorial
The King and Queen spoke to a number of people involved in the building of the centre, including sculptor David Williams-Ellis.
6 Jun 2024
Politics
Nearly 80 Tory MPs quitting ahead of General Election in post-war record exodus
The total not seeking re-election on July 4 hit 76 on Friday afternoon.
25 May 2024
Politics
‘Bionic MP’ standing down at General Election after ‘intense soul searching’
Craig Mackinlay will not stand in the July 4 poll.
24 May 2024
Politics
Post-war record number of Tory MPs stepping down ahead of General Election
Sir John Redwood, Matt Hancock and Craig Mackinlay are among 75 Conservatives not seeking re-election.
24 May 2024
Crime22 May 2024
Accusations over subpostmaster who killed himself 'were unhelpful'
Emails from campaigner Alan Bates criticising the Post Office were shown to Paula Vennells at the Horizon IT Inquiry on Wednesday.
Crime22 May 2024
Ex-chief of Royal Mail Group accused Vennells of knowing about IT errors
The Horizon IT inquiry was shown a text message exchange between Paula Vennells and Dame Moya Greene in January 2024.
UK
Man accused of assisting Hong Kong intelligence was ‘much-loved’, say family
Police said Matthew Trickett was found dead in Grenfell Park, Maidenhead, at around 5.15pm on Sunday after a report from a member of the public.
22 May 2024
UK
Ex-Royal Marine accused of assisting Hong Kong intelligence service found dead
Matthew Trickett, an immigration enforcement officer and private investigator, was also accused of foreign interference.
21 May 2024
UK
Man accused of assisting foreign intelligence service found dead in park
Matthew Trickett, 37, was also accused of foreign interference and had appeared in court last week.
21 May 2024
UK
Boxer Sunny Edwards says thieves stole ‘prized’ world championship ring
Police were called on Monday to reports of a burglary at Edwards’ home in the Greystones area of Sheffield.
21 May 2024
Environment21 May 2024
Thunderstorms and downpours set to hit south-west England and Northern Ireland
Frequent lightning strikes and hail may also be seen, the Met Office’s yellow thunderstorm warnings said.
UK20 May 2024
Woman in fifties mauled to death in home by her registered XL bullies
Armed police officers were among those who attended the woman’s home in Cornwall Close, Hornchurch, east London, at just after 1pm on Monday.
Crime
Haemophilia Wales says there is ‘real worry’ inquiry findings may be ignored
Chairwoman Lynne Kelly commended Sir Brian Langstaff’s report, saying there is a ‘feeling of closure’, but said there were still concerns.
20 May 2024
Environment
Thunderstorms and downpours set to hit south-west England and Northern Ireland
Met Office warnings are in place on Tuesday.
20 May 2024
Crime
Predator who murdered woman in container loses conviction and sentence appeal
Neculai Paizan, 66, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years in July 2022.
14 May 2024
Crime
Arsonist who murdered mother and daughters in fire wins bid to reduce jail time
Jamie Barrow, 32, was jailed for life with a minimum of 44 years in July last year.
14 May 2024
UK
Second World War signaller, 98, urges children to learn more about D-Day
Henry Rice, of Cranleigh, Surrey, arrived off Normandy’s Juno Beach five days after D-Day.
14 May 2024
UK
D-Day 80: What key events are happening in France and the UK?
The Royal British Legion is among the groups marking 80 years since Operation Overlord in June 1944.
12 May 2024