Author: Darren Smith

Detectives investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have arrested a second suspect as officers continue to piece together the events leading up to her death. Police believe the victim was assaulted almost a day before her body was discovered, while investigators have yet to release CCTV footage or a description of the person they believe is responsible. A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, marking the latest development in the ongoing investigation. The arrest comes after a 26-year-old man who had previously been detained on suspicion of murder was released from police…

Developers behind the £500million replacement for the old Elephant and Castle shopping centre have revealed plans to use birds of prey to keep pigeons at bay, joining a growing list of British landmarks turning to falconry as a humane form of pest control. Birds of prey are set to be deployed to keep pigeons away from London’s newest shopping centre, according to planning documents submitted by developer Get Living. The £500million scheme, known as The Elephant, is being built on the site of the former Elephant and Castle shopping centre, which was demolished in 2021 after becoming overrun with pigeons…

Veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, whose journalism career spanned five decades across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky News, has died aged 68 following an illness with prostate cancer. Dermot Murnaghan, one of Britain’s most recognisable television news presenters, has died at the age of 68. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully at his home in north London on Saturday after living with prostate cancer. Over a career lasting more than 50 years, Murnaghan became a familiar and trusted figure on British television, covering many of the nation’s defining moments while working for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and…

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe as detectives continue their investigation into her death. Devon and Cornwall Police say the suspect remains in custody while specialist officers gather evidence, with investigators stressing there is currently no indication the case is linked to terrorism or political motives. Officers have also urged the public not to speculate online as enquiries continue. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman confirmed the arrest was made at an address in Newton Abbot on Friday afternoon. He said the suspect, described as a white British national, remains in police…

Two-time World Cup winner Carli Lloyd has stood firm on her criticism of Christian Pulisic following the USMNT’s World Cup exit, insisting she owes no apology even after it emerged the winger suffered a bone bruise and microfracture during the defeat to Belgium. Carli Lloyd has refused to walk back her criticism of Christian Pulisic following the USMNT’s exit from the World Cup, even after it was confirmed the winger was carrying a serious injury during the defeat. Pulisic turned the ball over eleven times before being substituted in the loss to Belgium in Seattle, and US Soccer later confirmed…

Adam Mejri, 46, has been jailed for 42 months after assuming the identity of a man who had left the UK for Tunisia, illegally subletting his flat near Grenfell Tower, and attempting to claim more than £160,000 in benefits and disaster compensation intended for those affected by the 2017 fire. A Tunisian man has been sentenced to 42 months in prison at Southwark Crown Court after stealing the identity of a former tenant to fraudulently claim benefits and compensation linked to the Grenfell Tower fire. Adam Mejri, 46, of Acton in west London, admitted two counts of welfare fraud and…

Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a manhunt for a man they describe as white, after detectives confirmed the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe is now being treated as murder, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage revealed to have spoken directly with the force’s Chief Constable. Police have confirmed they are hunting for a white male suspect after the death of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was formally reclassified as murder. Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: “We are deploying all of the necessary resources to find out exactly what has happened and…

Rebecca Hunt has written to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York asking them to reverse their decision to ban a public display of Christian testimonies on sexual identity transformation, even as they allowed the related fringe meeting to proceed, arguing the distinction between the two “is difficult to justify.” A General Synod member has pressed the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to reverse their decision banning a display of Christian testimonies on sexual identity transformation, despite allowing the associated fringe meeting to go ahead. In a letter to Archbishop Sarah Mullally and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Rebecca Hunt welcomed their decision…

Five migrants have won a High Court challenge against their removal under Labour’s “one in, one out” returns agreement with France, after judges ruled the Home Office failed to properly assess their claims of being trafficking victims before ordering their deportation. Labour’s flagship migrant returns deal with France has suffered a significant legal setback after five asylum seekers successfully challenged their planned deportations at the High Court. The claimants argued their removals were unlawful because they showed credible signs of being victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, and should therefore have been referred through the UK’s National Referral Mechanism…

The Bayeux Tapestry has gone on display at the British Museum for the first time since it was created nearly a millennium ago, reigniting a scholarly dispute over exactly how many penises are woven into the famous depiction of the Battle of Hastings. The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, going on display at the British Museum following a landmark cultural agreement between Britain and France. The 70-metre embroidered artwork, which depicts Norman king William the Conqueror’s 1066 victory over Saxon King Harold, was transported into the museum overnight as part of…