A ceremonial county in the East of England; three unitary authorities: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton.
Joanne Young has testified about a night of restraints and alleged non-consensual acts linked to her husband’s advert-driven set-up. Philip Young has admitted multiple counts; four men deny offences as the trial proceeds in Winchester Crown Court.
The court hears allegations that Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, used harassment and bully-boy tactics against MailOnline reporters after a 2024 Cyprus holiday, including sharing their families’ details and contacting editors. He denies the charges as the trial continues in Southwark Crown Court.
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has welcomed two new African lion cubs born to Zamaya on July 4, while keepers monitor their health behind the scenes. The birth underscores ongoing conservation work for the species, with public debut planned after vaccines are complete and the cubs join the pride in a larger 13-acre African Adventure habitat.
The Tate brothers have been detained in a U.S. federal facility while prosecutors seek their extradition to the United Kingdom to face dozens of charges including rape and sex trafficking. A detention hearing has been scheduled for August 13 as the US and UK pursue the case across multiple jurisdictions.
Deborah Franklin, 65, has been convicted by a jury of multiple sexual offences against a boy in Hertfordshire during the 1990s. She taught at a prep school and was in her 30s at the time. The verdicts come after the boy reported the incidents in 2024; sentencing is scheduled for 1 October, with a high possibility of imprisonment.
Veteran actor Tom Chadbon, known for Doctor Who and Game of Thrones, has died last weekend. He appeared in City of Death (1979) as Duggan and later in The Trial of the Time Lord and other series, including Peep Show and Casualty. Tributes have poured in from fans and colleagues.
A survey of radiographers shows a rise in racist incidents from patients over the past 18 months. Reports include slurs like
The High Court has dismissed the legal challenge against North Northamptonshire Council’s approval of Thrapston Business Park, a warehouse development north of Halden’s Parkway in Thrapston. IM Properties will deliver the project, promising 700+ jobs and over £100m in investment. Campaigners vow to appeal on two grounds, citing ecological concerns and cumulative impacts.
NHS services face ongoing summer pressures as heatwaves intensify, with A&E attendances rising and infrastructure strains highlighted by officials. Hospitals report equipment failures in heat, and authorities warn of greater risks to the vulnerable as climate-related health demands grow.
The Tate brothers have been held in a Miami jail as prosecutors push for continued detention during extradition proceedings to the UK, while defense teams argue their high public profile makes flight unlikely. New UK charges add to a long-running international case spanning the U.S., Britain and Romania.
Police have closed multiple streets in Stokes Croft, Bristol, after a vehicle struck three pedestrians. The driver has been treated for facial injuries and is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving. Two pedestrians have non-serious injuries and the third’s injuries are not believed to be as serious as first feared. Police urge residents to share CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage as inquiries continue.
A government-wide crackdown on illegal waste dumping is expanding, with new powers to seize assets, higher fines, and regional enforcement to tackle organised waste crime that has blighted communities across England. The effort follows a BBC investigation identifying several supersites and a rising tide of waste crimes.
Inquests have concluded that Claire Lomas's death from injuries sustained in a 2024 microlight crash in Jordan is accidental. The coroner notes no link to risk assessments and says investigations have yielded lessons. Lomas, a fundraising campaigner and Paralympian, was flying for an Apple-commissioned Adventure series when the aircraft crashed after aborting a landing.
Visitors to Snowdon have faced long queues amid hot weather and rising numbers. Wardens are urging patience for safety and to protect the landscape. Reports from BBC, The Guardian and New York Post show a mix of reactions and concerns about inclusivity, safety and how best to access popular outdoor spaces.
A police pursuit has led to fatal crashes in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and Dunstable, Bedfordshire. In Warwickshire, a 62-year-old woman driving a Ford Puma died after colliding with a pursued Audi A3; the Audi driver, a 19-year-old man, died at the scene. In Dunstable, a separate collision after a pursuit killed the driver, a 41-year-old man. The IOPC has launched investigations into both incidents.
A band of thunderstorms and heavy rain has prompted yellow weather warnings across much of England and Wales. The Met Office warns of disruption to transport and potential flooding, with 81 areas under warning and multiple flood alerts. Homeowners in Perry Barr have already seen flooding, as forecasters anticipate further downpours over the bank holiday weekend.
A victim has travelled to Reading Crown Court to witness the sentencing of Ethical Forestry directors after they admitted fraud. The case centers on the misappropriation of funds from thousands of investors for personal gain, while victims hope for accountability and closure.
Princess Diana’s black Christina Stambolian evening dress, worn in 1994 as a public response to Charles’s affair, is returning to Sotheby’s for auction with a conservative estimate around $200,000. The item will tour displays in London, Hong Kong, Geneva and New York ahead of a December sale, with portions of proceeds benefiting NHS Lothian Charity.
Tax-funded ARIA programme backs 14 projects to boost wild species’ resilience to climate change, including gene-editing and biotech tools. Projects span ash tree vaccines, butterfly resistance, and drought-adaptive oaks, with secure labs and strict ethics in place. Public funding aims to complement conservation, not replace it.
Teddy Young, 24, has been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly obtaining and preparing to disclose protected information to a foreign power between November 2024 and May 2025. He is in custody and due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Authorities say the case is not linked to the RAF Fairford incident.
An officer has been wounded in a shooting in Nottingham. Police say the officer is in a stable condition. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred at 4:50am in Angel Row.
An officer has been shot in the foot while approaching two suspects at a Nottingham bus stop. He remains in hospital as police question several suspects on charges including possession of a prohibited firearm and intent to endanger life. Dozens of officers have been involved in the investigation, with further arrests reported as the inquiry continues.