10 May 2026

The vibrant community of Brixton reels after a brutal drive-by shooting on Coldharbour Lane claimed the life of Keanu Taylor , a 25-year-old whose promising future was tragically cut short. The deadly attack unfolded during a barbecue in the early hours of Saturday, leaving residents shocked and mourning.

Next Sets International Price Increases to Offset Rising Expenses Next is implementing moderate price increases this month as businesses confront the fastest surge in cost pressures in over three years. The retailer revealed in a trading update that prices outside Europe will rise approximately 8% to counter an anticipated £47 million annual impact from escalating transport and air freight expenses tied to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

Deimante Ziobryte , 21, escaped prison despite fleeing after a tragic collision that claimed the lives of two children riding an e-scooter in Essex. The heart-wrenching accident left Roman Casselden, 16 , and his sister Darcie Casselden, 9 , dead on the spot.

Fatal Attack and Explosion Rock North London Home Clifton George, 45 , stands charged with the brutal stabbing death of Annabel Rook, 46 , daughter of retired Old Bailey judge Peter Rook. The horrific incident unfolded during a violent argument at their Stoke Newington residence on June 17 last year.

Far-Right Extremist and Former Cadet Terrorized Schoolgirls with Threats and Hate Dihan Rahman , a 19-year-old former Army cadet consumed by far-right ideology and Islamic State sympathies, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for orchestrating a chilling campaign of stalking and threats against two schoolgirls. His disturbing actions included collecting bomb-making tutorials and menacing plans for a Valentine’s Day school shooting.

Disturbing Courtroom Revelations in Preston Davey Case Jamie Varley , 37, a teacher from Blackpool, shocked the courtroom by confessing to his mother, “I’m going to hell,” amid accusations that he sexually abused and murdered his adopted 13-month-old son, Preston Davey . Varley stands charged with Preston’s murder alongside 25 other serious allegations involving sexual and physical abuse.

In full: Angela Rayner’s stinging statement after devastating Labour election results Labour Faces Historic Setback as Angela Rayner Issues a Stark Warning Angela Rayner broke her silence following Labour’s devastating losses in local and devolved elections, delivering a powerful call for transformation within the party. Once the deputy prime minister, Rayner resigned from the frontline in September amid an ethics investigation, fueling speculation about her political future.

A landlord faces an unexpected £3,500 expense after a tenant’s damaging departure, spotlighting the growing issue of the “third-party capture” tactic in rental disputes. This emerging problem is shaking up landlord-tenant dynamics and raising critical questions about legal protections and financial responsibility.

FIFA has sharply increased the price of the best available tickets for the 2026 World Cup final , less than five weeks before kickoff. The cost for premium seats at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, scheduled for July, now soars to $32,970 (£24,176), tripling from the previous $10,990 (£8,000) price point.

Counter-terrorism officers have detained a 45-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman in connection with a deliberate arson attack on a former synagogue in East London. The pair now face suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson and remain in police custody as the investigation intensifies.

Before a single vote was cast, the outcome was clear: the SNP would emerge as the dominant force in Holyrood. The crucial questions centered on the scale of their victory and whether they could secure a majority.

Former Lostprophets Frontman Targeted Over Money in HMP Wakefield Ian Watkins , the disgraced former lead singer of Lostprophets, faced relentless bullying and violent threats over money in the days leading up to his death inside HMP Wakefield. Serving a 29-year sentence for horrific child sex offences, Watkins died in October after a brutal stabbing attack.