Leicestershire Police have appealed for witnesses following reports that a firearm was discharged on Ravenstone Road in Heather on Wednesday evening. Officers attended the scene after 22:00 BST and found damage to a house window and a parked car that was consistent with a firearms discharge. No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.
Summary headline: Police appeal after firearm discharged in Heather, Leicestershire
A comprehensive 600-page review commissioned by the health secretary examines support for mental health conditions, ADHD, and autism in the UK. The report warns of increasing risks of over-diagnosis for ADHD and autism among younger age groups, while firmly rejecting the idea of over-diagnosis for mental health conditions. It also highlights severe system failures, lengthy NHS waiting times, and fragmented support across education, employment, and care, calling for urgent reforms over the next 12 to 24 months.
Summary headline: Major review on autism, ADHD and mental health highlights over-diagnosis risks and NHS failings
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, formed by Jeremy Clarkson, has released its first single titled 'Absolution' from its upcoming debut album 'This Is Home'. The choir, which won ITV's Britain's Got Talent earlier in the year, aims to highlight the daily grind, isolation, and mental health challenges faced by workers in the agricultural industry.
Summary headline: Jeremy Clarkson's Britain's Got Talent-winning Hawkstone Farmers' Choir releases debut single
A bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving following a collision on Coxford Road in Southampton that resulted in the death of a female pedestrian in her 50s.
Summary headline: Bus driver arrested for drink and drug driving after pedestrian dies in Southampton crash
John Rice, a 79-year-old retired accountant from near Stannington, Northumberland, has been given a one-year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Rushing home from a tennis game in April 2023, Rice attempted an impatient and poorly timed overtake of a cyclist on a single-track lane, clipping him and causing a broken collarbone. The victim reported suffering constant pain, sleep issues, and reduced work capability, while Rice received a two-year driving ban and was ordered to pay £4,830 in court costs.
Summary headline: 79-year-old driver sentenced after dangerous overtake injures cyclist in Northumberland
A fatal accident inquiry has concluded that the death of Jamie Forbes, who plunged from a 12th-floor window after being tortured in an Aberdeen high-rise flat in January 2024, might realistically have been prevented. Sheriff Principal Andrew Miller highlighted errors including a wrongly recorded 999 call location and failure to follow up with witnesses, and issued recommendations for Police Scotland to improve call handling and procedures.
Summary headline: Jamie Forbes' death in Aberdeen high-rise could have been avoided, fatal accident inquiry finds
Birmingham Airport has unveiled a £2bn expansion plan aiming to double passenger numbers to 30 million and create over 50,000 jobs. While business groups and West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker welcomed the masterplan as a major economic boost, local residents expressed concerns over aircraft noise, night flights, environmental impact, and existing operational issues such as baggage handling and security delays.
Summary headline: Birmingham Airport's £2bn expansion plan sparks mixed reactions from residents and business leaders
Cleveland Police has seen a nearly 15% increase in applications made under Clare's Law, allowing people to check their partner's potential history of domestic abuse. While applications rose from 2,472 to 2,837 over a 12-month period, the disclosure rate fell from 41.1% to 33% due to eligibility criteria and disengagement.
Summary headline: Cleveland Police reports an increase in Clare's Law domestic abuse disclosure requests
The family of Richard Boyle, a 42-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run while walking his dog in west Belfast in 2021, have spoken out after the driver was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison. Martin Sean O'Lali admitted causing death by careless driving after hitting Mr Boyle while travelling at 90mph in a 30mph zone.
Summary headline: Family of Richard Boyle speak out as driver who killed him in hit-and-run is jailed
A man in his 20s riding a blue Yamaha motorcycle died following a collision with a silver Range Rover at the junction of Harvest Ride and Melody Lane in Bracknell. Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as they investigate the incident.
Summary headline: Motorcyclist in his 20s dies in Bracknell collision
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly known as Dr Vincent Bajinya, is set to face trial in the UK in October 2027 over alleged offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is the first person in the UK to be charged over the genocide, facing one count of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity. He denies wrongdoing.
Summary headline: Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK
The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought across Yorkshire following the fifth driest period on record between April and September. Low reservoir and river levels triggered the status, though Yorkshire Water has stated that no customer water restrictions are planned at this stage.
Summary headline: Drought declared in Yorkshire following dry spring and summer weather
Ilia Belov and his sister Nadjedzha Belova have been sentenced following an incident in Dundee that became a viral video when a 12-year-old girl brandished an axe and a knife after being assaulted. Ilia Belov was found guilty of making sexual remarks and assaulting a 12-year-old girl, receiving 300 hours of unpaid work, 18 months of supervision, and placement on the sex offenders register. His sister Nadjedzha admitted to assaulting another girl and was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work.
Summary headline: Siblings sentenced for roles in Dundee incident involving viral knife video
Former Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has stated that the time has come to consider abolishing the UK government's Wales Office, suggesting its functions could be reassessed following decades of devolution. However, Labour MP Ruth Jones dismissed the proposal as foolish, arguing that the Welsh secretary is essential for representing Wales at the UK cabinet table.
Summary headline: Former First Minister Mark Drakeford suggests abolishing the Wales Office
Two paintings by Auguste Renoir, stolen last month from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, have been recovered by authorities. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the heist, which involved thieves cutting a fence and smashing a window.
Summary headline: Two stolen Auguste Renoir paintings recovered in France and six suspects arrested
Amanda Collister has been elected as a new Marown commissioner following a landslide victory in a by-election, securing 290 of the 328 votes cast against her opponent Oksana Hargreaves. The vacancy was created after John Lovelady stepped down for personal reasons.
Summary headline: Amanda Collister wins Marown commissioner by-election by a landslide
Der Besuch des ehemaligen Bundeskanzlers Gerhard Schröder zum Geburtstag des russischen Präsidenten Wladimir Putin in Moskau sorgt in Deutschland für scharfe parteiübergreifende Kritik und tiefe Empörung. Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und zahlreiche Politiker verurteilten die Reise als unmoralisch und als Verrat an Europa, während die Bundesregierung betonte, nicht vorab informiert gewesen zu sein. Lediglich der SPD-Politiker Ralf Stegner verteidigte den Besuch als Reise einer Privatperson.
A house in the Carnany Drive area of Ballymoney sustained smoke damage during a suspected petrol bomb attack in the early hours of Friday. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire, and although one person was inside the property at the time, no injuries were reported. Police are treating the incident as arson and appealing for information.
Summary headline: House in Ballymoney damaged in suspected petrol bomb attack
The French government has promised 3,000 extra supply teachers in an effort to calm weeks of student protests over secondary education resources. Education minister Edouard Geffray announced the measure following further demonstrations involving tens of thousands of students and instances of violence. Student unions have given a guarded response, with some demanding further investment while others continue to call for action.
Summary headline: France promises 3,000 extra teachers to appease student protests
The Jersey Community Foundation has launched the Island Health Fund to provide a dedicated avenue for philanthropic support targeting health and wellbeing initiatives, medical equipment, research, and specialist training in Jersey.
Summary headline: New Jersey fund launched to support health and wellbeing projects