Author: Tara Whitman

Thames Valley Police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday following their assessment of allegations that emerged in the Jeffrey Epstein files. The former Duke was detained this morning at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk where he is currently residing, with witnesses reporting the arrival of individuals wearing civilian clothing who “appeared to be police officers.” Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright confirmed the force had opened an investigation after completing a thorough assessment of the claims. “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in…

Surrey Police have discovered no evidence that allegations of historic sexual offences and human trafficking against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were previously reported to the force, despite claims contained in a redacted document spanning 1994 to 1996. The force examined its records using limited details available after becoming aware of allegations within US Department of Justice files relating to Jeffrey Epstein released recently. Police confirmed the search of their archives revealed no prior complaints matching the allegations had been lodged with Surrey Police. An FBI report dated July 2020 contained within the released materials made allegations of sexual abuse naming the former…

Shia LaBeouf has been arrested in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday facing two charges of simple battery, days after staff at multiple bars described the actor as “terrorizing the city” during an extended drinking spree through the city’s Uptown neighbourhood. Court records confirm the 39-year-old actor was arrested on 17 February, with details surrounding the specific circumstances of the battery charges yet to be disclosed. The arrest came as New Orleans celebrated Mardi Gras. The arrest followed a three-day bar crawl from Thursday to Sunday that had already made LaBeouf the talk of the city. Staff at several venues described…

Robert Duvall passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and comfort, his wife Luciana confirmed on Facebook Monday, ending a seven-decade acting career that earned him an Academy Award and six additional Oscar nominations. The San Diego native, who turned 95, leaves behind an extraordinary filmography spanning from his 1962 debut as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird through to 2022’s Hustle. His wife described him as “one of the greatest actors of our time” in her announcement of his death. Duvall claimed the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of an alcoholic former country music…

Prince Andrew faces mounting pressure to assist American officials investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes following the emergence of an email in which the Duke referred to himself as wanting to be the paedophile’s ‘pet’. The correspondence, sent in August 2010 and reported by The Times, appears to reference an unspecified business arrangement in London between the former prince and the disgraced financier. The revelation forms part of the latest disclosures released by the US Department of Justice. Sources have indicated that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under increasing pressure to cooperate with investigators examining Epstein’s criminal network and those connected to him. The…

Rail passengers travelling through Manchester face widespread disruption during February half-term as the region’s busiest station undergoes a nine-day closure affecting all main line services from the south and east of the city. Manchester Piccadilly will shut platforms 1-12 from Saturday 14 February through Sunday 22 February whilst Network Rail and the Central Rail Systems Alliance carry out upgrades to infrastructure some of which dates back to the 1980s. Only limited westbound services will operate from platforms 13 and 14. Transport for Greater Manchester has arranged for 10 additional buses to run throughout each day on the 192 route to…

The mayor of Greater Manchester has launched a stinging attack on Westminster’s political culture, accusing unnamed Labour advisers of dishonesty following his rejection as a parliamentary candidate. Andy Burnham used a BBC Radio Manchester phone-in to denounce what he described as a long-standing practice where individuals “think they can just lie” when briefing journalists. The comments came after Labour blocked his application to stand in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Speaking publicly about the matter for the first time in detail, Burnham drew parallels with treatment of other politicians, referencing similar incidents involving Health Secretary Wes Streeting. He traced the…

The North East of England recorded the steepest regional increase in tuberculosis notifications during 2025, with health officials reporting 42 additional cases representing a 34.1% rise compared to the previous year. The surge contrasts sharply with trends elsewhere in the country, according to provisional data released by the UK Health Security Agency. The West Midlands experienced the largest decline, with 74 fewer notifications marking a 10.4% decrease, whilst five of England’s nine UKHSA regions maintained stable case numbers. Across England, tuberculosis notifications remained broadly steady throughout 2025, with 5,424 people reported compared to 5,487 in 2024. This represents a marginal…

Storm Chandra has forced the closure of facilities at Sandringham Estate whilst Prince Andrew prepares to relocate to a property situated on a designated flood plain just metres away. The King’s Norfolk estate shut its Children’s Play Area on Tuesday as dangerous wind conditions swept across the region. Officials posted a notice advising visitors to exercise extra care when exploring the grounds, though the wider estate remained open to the public. The closure comes as Andrew faces imminent relocation to Marsh Farm, a property located on flood-prone land near the Sandringham estate. His departure from Royal Lodge is expected shortly.…

Unsupervised sunbed sessions will be banned and mandatory ID checks introduced under new Government proposals after investigations revealed teenagers as young as 14 are routinely accessing tanning salons despite existing laws prohibiting under-18s from using the equipment. The measures form part of the forthcoming National Cancer Plan and aim to crack down on rogue operators who continue to sell sunbed sessions to children, putting them at significantly increased risk of developing skin cancer. Under the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010, it is already illegal for under-18s to use commercial sunbeds, but evidence suggests the law is being widely flouted. Polling from…