A ceremonial county in the East of England
Two Hampshire officers are under gross misconduct investigation after the death of Henry Nowak, 18, in Southampton. Video shows Nowak being handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds while his killer, Vickrum Digwa, lied to police about a racist attack. The IOPC says there is evidence of potential failures to provide urgent medical help and to act promptly.
The government is expanding use of former military sites to house asylum seekers, planning to accommodate about 3,750 people across Bicester, Barnham and Linton-on-Ouse, with extensions at Crowborough and Wethersfield. Local opposition persists in several communities as the plan unfolds.
Judges have ruled that initial non-custodial sentences for two teenage boys convicted of raping and filming attacks in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, were unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal has imposed four-year detentions, with a third boy receiving a suspended outcome; debate continues over rehabilitation versus punishment. The victims remain anonymous.
Currys has reported solid trading with rising profits and revenue, propelled by World Cup-related demand for large TVs and home entertainment gear, and by AI-driven growth in computing. The group plans to appoint Fredrik Tonnesen as chief executive as it continues its turnaround.
Gutweed blooms along Charmouth’s river mouth hint at nutrient levels and summer coastal activity. The sea remains safe for bathing, but runoff boosts seaweed growth near the river, while Bar Ledges show a richer ecosystem and geological memory.
A new yellow heat health alert is in effect from July 4 to July 8 across parts of England, the Midlands and London, following record-breaking June temperatures. Met Office forecasts suggest temperatures could reach the mid-20s to high-30s in some regions, with officials warning of strain on health and social care services and the potential for further heatwaves this summer.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies has found that a Russian drone campaign operated across Europe from 2024 to 2026, with HAV Dolphin docked near Hull and other vessels acting as relays. The effort targeted UK and continental sites, with officials saying Moscow acted with substantial impunity and evidence points to Putin's involvement.
England faces growing employment challenges among youths, with rising NEET (not in education, employment or training) figures and increasing economic inactivity. Reports detail long application processes, automation pressures, and mental-health concerns among 16-24 year-olds.
The Home Office has moved all asylum-seeker residents from the Bell Hotel in Epping, citing fire-safety concerns. Local council says the evacuation is precautionary, while courts previously ruled asylum housing could continue. The government asserts it is closing asylum hotels and relocating residents to basic accommodation.
A 63-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a car drove into a school playground in Ellesmere Port, Whitby area. A boy was seriously injured and two others were hurt. Police say the incident is being treated as isolated and inquiries are ongoing.
New police body-worn video shows Vickrum Digwa repeatedly lied to officers about being racially attacked after fatally stabbing Henry Nowak in Southampton. The footage confirms Nowak was not handcuffed as he died and shows delayed discovery of the fatal wound, triggering national outrage and an official review.
A multi-country heatwave has pushed Europe to record temperatures, with the UK recording its hottest June day. Health alerts remain in place in parts of Europe as authorities warn of heat-related risks and disruptions to transport and daily life.
In a heated PMQs, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch trade barbs over Labour’s plan to tax private school fees to fund teachers in state schools. Badenoch labels Phillipson a “spiteful class warrior” as the exchange spills into social media and prompts a call for decorum from the speaker.