A councillor has criticised the relocation of the Medway On Call Care (MedOCC) out-of-hours GP service from Medway Maritime Hospital to Gillingham Business Park, describing the transition as "chaos" due to short notice and a lack of prior consultation with Medway Council. Representatives for the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and Kent Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust defended the move as temporary, noting that a review is underway which may lead to a 24-hour service returning to the hospital.
Summary headline: Out-of-hours GP service move in Gillingham branded 'chaos' by councillor
Former North Wales Police detective inspector Emma Gardner has been sentenced to eight months in prison for illegally accessing restricted police logs concerning a man she knew and passing information to him. Gardner denied the charges, claiming her actions served a policing purpose and citing post-traumatic stress disorder, but was found guilty by a jury at Caernarfon Crown Court. Following a misconduct hearing, she was also placed on the College of Policing Barred List.
Summary headline: Former detective Emma Gardner jailed for illegally accessing police logs
Former rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been transferred from a New Jersey correctional facility to FCI Allenwood Low, a low-security federal correctional institution in Pennsylvania. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed the move, citing safety and security reasons. Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence following his conviction in July 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and he has an appeal pending to overturn his conviction.
A woman in Hull named Katie Brown has used social media to try and return items from several ripped-open Evri parcels that she discovered discarded in bushes. Humberside Police are investigating the incident after receiving reports of suspected stolen parcels found on Chanterlands Avenue. Evri confirmed that a small number of parcels were stolen from a courier's vehicle, though most have since been recovered.
Summary headline: Hull woman seeks to reunite owners with ripped-open Evri parcels found in bushes
Khawaja Hussain, a 26-year-old former worker at T&S Abattoir in Arley, Warwickshire, has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal by forcing a sheep against a door and walking on its back. The incident occurred on 2 August 2024, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on 13 November. The abattoir previously closed following an FSA investigation prompted by covert activist footage.
Summary headline: Former Arley abattoir worker admits animal cruelty after walking on sheep
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is reportedly close to purchasing Doncaster Sheffield Airport outright from the Peel Group, marking a shift from previous plans to lease the site. The airport closed in 2022 after being deemed commercially unviable, and local authorities have been working to reopen it using public funds.
Summary headline: Sources report Doncaster Sheffield Airport sale deal is close
Parts of Somerset, alongside other areas in southern England, have been placed in severe drought by the Environment Agency following a summer of heatwaves and below-average autumn rainfall. The Wimbleball reservoir has dropped to 15% capacity, prompting water companies and the government to take additional preservation measures, though officials state that household supplies remain protected for now.
Summary headline: Severe drought declared in parts of Somerset following low rainfall and heatwaves
Kevhaunne Williams, 27, has pleaded not guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court to the kidnapping and murder of 21-year-old Jack Sullivan. Mr Sullivan was taken from Waltham Abbey on 22 June, found injured in a car park in Cheshunt, and died in hospital on 26 June. The defendant is scheduled to appear in court again on 1 March.
Summary headline: Waltham Abbey man denies kidnap and murder of Jack Sullivan
Der vor kurzem wegen Lungenkrebs operierte Papst Leo XIV. hat in einem Telefonat mit dem russischen Präsidenten Wladimir Putin eine Waffenruhe für die abgeriegelte ukrainische Frontstadt Oleschky gefordert, um humanitäre Hilfe und Evakuierungen zu ermöglichen.
The £12.8m Valley Gardens redevelopment project in Brighton has celebrated its official public opening following the completion of its third and final phase. The scheme features a revamped road layout replacing the old aquarium roundabout with a traffic light-controlled junction, along with new cycle lanes, improved pavements, trees, and street furniture.
Summary headline: Valley Gardens redevelopment project in Brighton receives official opening
A murder investigation has been initiated by Gardaí following the discovery of a man's body in Ballyellis, Mallow, County Cork on Thursday. The investigation follows a post-mortem examination completed by the Assistant State Pathologist, though results are being withheld for operational reasons.
Summary headline: Murder investigation launched in County Cork after man's body found
Over 100 current and former cast and crew members of The Archers, including Dame Judi Dench, have signed a letter urging the BBC to keep the radio drama in Birmingham. The appeal follows the BBC's decision to shelve plans for a dedicated studio at its new Digbeth headquarters as part of cost-saving measures. Supporters warn that moving recording away from the Midlands could negatively impact the programme's quality and heritage.
Summary headline: Dame Judi Dench and cast members urge BBC to keep The Archers in Birmingham
Deutschland und Frankreich haben sich auf eine gemeinsame Position geeinigt, das für 2035 geplante EU-weite Verbot von Verbrennungsmotoren für Neuwagen aufzuweichen. Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und Umweltminister Carsten Schneider begrüßten die Entscheidung als Chance für die europäische Autoindustrie, während Kritiker wie die Grünen und Umweltverbände vor einem historischen Fehler warnen.
Summary headline: Deutschland und Frankreich wollen EU-Verbrenner-Aus aufweichen
The former Sheriff of Nottingham and Labour councillor, Zafran Khan, has denied allegations that he abused his position to secure a car repair discount, claim gig tickets, and receive free hospitality. An external investigation by Bevan Brittan found he breached the council's code of conduct. However, Khan's legal representation argued against the findings during a Standards and Governance Committee hearing, which was ultimately abandoned due to concerns raised about a panel member.
Summary headline: Ex-Sheriff of Nottingham Zafran Khan denies allegations of abusing position
A Hampshire Reform councillor, George Madgwick, has accused ITV of electoral interference following an undercover investigation by reporters who joined the party's Portsmouth council election campaign. The documentary, 'Undercover: A Year In Reform', questioned the party's vetting procedures and featured undercover footage of candidates and councillors. Madgwick claimed the reporters' involvement may have impacted election results in seats the party narrowly lost. ITV News defended the broadcast, stating it was produced in accordance with broadcasting regulations and was in the public interest.
Summary headline: Hampshire Reform councillor accuses ITV of electoral interference over undercover report
A company has been fined £4m after a 40-year-old worker from Telford suffered life-changing brain and spinal injuries when a 231kg forklift load fell on him in October 2024. The Health and Safety Executive found that the lifting operation at City Electrical Factors Limited's Stafford Park site was not properly planned or supervised, lacked a risk assessment or lift plan, and exposed employees to unnecessary risks.
Summary headline: City Electrical Factors fined £4m after Telford worker suffers life-changing injuries
A 56-year-old man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a 14-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving following a collision in Stoke Gifford near Bristol.
Summary headline: Driver appears in court charged with causing death of 14-year-old cyclist in Stoke Gifford
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll has been voluntarily interviewed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) regarding his involvement in protests over the Drumcree parading dispute on Garvaghy Road. Carroll defended his actions, stating he was exercising his right to peaceful assembly. Other politicians, including First Minister Michelle O'Neill, have also received letters from police seeking interviews over the demonstrations, drawing criticism from unionist parties.
Summary headline: Northern Ireland Assembly member Gerry Carroll interviewed by police over Drumcree protests
Cardiff-born singer Jamie Miller, who achieved viral success with his hit song Babydoll, has spoken about collaborating with Antonio Cipriano from the Amazon Prime Video series Off Campus. After considering quitting his music career at the start of 2026 due to financial and emotional strains, Miller's song gained massive social media traction, topping the US iTunes pop chart and reaching the UK top 10. Following a message exchange, Cipriano joined Miller to record a version of the track and later performed as a guest star during Miller's arena tour supporting The Jonas Brothers.
Summary headline: Babydoll singer Jamie Miller reflects on viral success and Off Campus collaboration
Wegen stark gestiegener Kerosinkosten infolge des Iran-Kriegs gerät die Fluggesellschaft Eurowings unter enormen Kostendruck. Die Lufthansa-Tochter plant deshalb Flugstreichungen, kürzt ihr Winterangebot um rund fünf Prozent und prüft die Einführung von Kurzarbeit für ihre Mitarbeiter im Winter.
Summary headline: Eurowings streicht Flüge und prüft Kurzarbeit wegen hoher Kerosinpreise
