Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Emergency services said a man was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.

Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.