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Counter-terrorism police say Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack; a suspect is in custody under terrorism powers as investigators pursue multiple lines of inquiry, including digital forensics, with the murder probe running in parallel and officials defending the police response amid ongoing disruption in Haytor.
A 59-year-old Kinver man’s routine eye exam reveals uveal melanoma, a rare cancer that has spread to his liver and is not curable on the NHS. He may undergo private chemosaturation at around £40,000–£46,000 per session to extend time with his family, while his sister leads a fundraising effort and the family emphasizes the importance of regular eye tests.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her Devon home. A previous 26-year-old suspect had been arrested and then released, and police say terrorism is not suspected as the live investigation continues with heightened security around Widdecombe’s property.
Police believe former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was attacked around 12:30 yesterday at her Haytor, Devon home and was found with serious injuries. A 26-year-old man was arrested and later released as detectives pursue multiple lines of inquiry. Authorities have ruled out terrorism and are not releasing further suspect details to avoid compromising the investigation.
Devon and Cornwall Police say a 26-year-old white British man is in custody on suspicion of murder after former MP Ann Widdecombe was found with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home, and a murder investigation has been launched; a police press conference was underway amid a heavy police presence at Widdecombe’s rural Haytor residence, as politicians from across the spectrum expressed shock and offered condolences.
Prince Harry and six other claimants failed to prove that Associated Newspapers Limited unlawfully gathered their information; the High Court dismissed all claims in a lengthy 400-page judgment, with ANL describing it as an overwhelming victory for its journalists.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, completed the Three Peaks Challenge (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) in 24 hours to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and highlight the importance of holistic care—supportive treatment that addresses wellbeing alongside medical care—after revealing a cancer diagnosis in 2024 and remission in early 2025.
A British man, 57-year-old Robert Brown, was initially treated as a homicide after being found on a blood-splattered bench in Northampton in August 2025, but a coroner ruled his death a tragic accident. Investigators concluded Brown fell asleep while carrying a knife in his bag, which pierced him and caused fatal blood loss; Brown’s alcohol dependency was noted as a factor. Police later dropped the murder probe, stating there was no evidence of homicide or a motive. Three people were arrested during the investigation but released.
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair a national Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, naming Oldham, Bradford, Keighley and London as the initial focus sites; the hearings will compel accountability from government departments, the police, the CPS, councils and the NHS for safeguarding decisions and progress on about 800 recommendations, centering survivors’ experiences.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway services near Bedford killed the driver, Shaun Burton, and injured around 100 people. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with 11 very seriously injured, 32 others injured, and 57 with minor injuries; 28 remain in hospital, nine in a critical condition. Services to London St Pancras were suspended, and the Bedford–Luton line is closed for repairs and investigations through at least 28 June as the RAIB and British Transport Police probe the crash. Tributes have been paid to the driver and thoughts extended to those affected.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway trains near Bedford killed the driver and injured around 100 people, with nine in a critical condition; emergency services, including air ambulances, responded, a major incident was declared, and investigators from the British Transport Police and Rail Accident Investigation Branch are examining the cause as EMR services are suspended and passengers are redirected.
Four people were hospitalised after a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon roamed Edinburgh and damaged property at several locations, including a Leith Walk pizzeria and nearby petrol stations. A 36-year-old man was arrested and police said there is no further risk to the public, with some victims reportedly from Edinburgh’s Muslim community.
Three-year-old boy seriously injured after falling into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire; he remains in critical but stable condition as police arrest a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder (bailed). Zoo staff, including Tracey Johnson, rescued him; crocodiles were not seized and the Tropical House was closed as investigators review CCTV and interview staff. The boy was treated at the scene and transported to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, killing one driver and injuring dozens as a major incident was declared; emergency services including air ambulance responded, lines between Luton and Bedford were blocked, and RAIB will investigate.
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Elstow in Bedfordshire, killing one person and injuring several, with a major incident declared. Emergency services are at the scene, lines between Luton and Bedford are blocked, replacement buses are in operation, hospitals have urged people to avoid A&E unless urgent, and RAIB investigators have been dispatched to gather evidence as EMR and Network Rail coordinate updates.