20 April 2026

Louise Thompson , the renowned reality TV star from Made in Chelsea , has ignited a crucial parliamentary debate on the state of maternity services in the UK. Her relentless campaign stems from a harrowing personal ordeal during the birth of her son, Leo, which exposed alarming gaps in maternity care.

Decades-Old Cold Case Reopened in Chilling Gay Hate Crime More than 40 years after a brutal killing shook north London, Michael Stewart , 57, and Anthony Stewart , 60, stand trial accused of murdering a civil servant during a violent spree targeting lone gay men. On the night of May 1, 1984 , the brothers—then teenagers aged 15 and 18—allegedly ambushed Anthony Littler , 45, as he walked through an alleyway in East Finchley .

Sir Keir Starmer Under Fire as Sacked Official Speaks Out Sir Keir Starmer confronts a turbulent day amid the escalating scandal surrounding his controversial choice of Lord Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. The senior civil servant he blamed for the flawed appointment is now presenting his version of events, intensifying pressure on the prime minister.

Man Found Not Guilty After High-Profile Trial on Domestic Abuse Allegations Christopher Trybus , a 44-year-old from Swindon, Wiltshire, has been acquitted of all charges related to the death of his wife, Tarryn Baird , who tragically ended her own life in November 2017 at age 34. The case marked the first of its kind in England and Wales, involving accusations of rape, manslaughter, and controlling behaviour.

Chaos erupted in Epsom as protests sparked by an alleged rape outside a local church escalated into violent clashes, resulting in four arrests. Tensions flared on Monday evening when demonstrators gathered on a residential street, hurling eggs and beer cans at police officers.

A devastating tragedy unfolded in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire , when a six-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on Anchor Drive just before noon on Sunday, sparking an urgent police investigation.

Valentina Gomez , a US-based anti-Islam influencer known for her extremist rhetoric, has been officially banned from entering the United Kingdom ahead of the Unite the Kingdom rally scheduled for 16 May in London. The government cited concerns that her presence would be “not conducive to the public good,” effectively blocking her participation at the far-right event organised by controversial activist Tommy Robinson .

London’s Tube network faces severe disruption as train drivers stage strikes over contentious changes to working conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members initiated a 24-hour walkout starting midday Tuesday and are set to strike again today at noon, intensifying travel chaos across the capital.

A chilling murder inquiry has erupted in Glasgow after an 82-year-old woman was found fatally injured in the Carntyne district. Police Scotland has launched an urgent manhunt for a “dangerous” missing individual last spotted near the crime scene.