CPS twice did not prosecute Mohamed Al Fayed after police presented evidence
Evidence was shown in 2009 and 2015, but the CPS decided not to go ahead with the prosecution as there was not a ‘realistic prospect ...
Death toll rises after methane leak causes explosion at Iranian coal mine
At least 33 people have died and 17 others have been injured after a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, state media reported. Another 17 miners are believed to be ...
Adele Roberts: Kate and William were lovely during my cancer journey
Radio presenter Adele Roberts has said the Prince and Princess of Wales wrote to her after she was declared cancer-free and described it as “lovely”. The 45-year-old DJ announced she was free of the ...
Bridget Phillipson hits out at claims private schools could withdraw bursaries
The Education Secretary said she did not accept claims private schools will be force into the move once VAT is charged on fees.
More than 20 hurt after Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment blocks
More than 20 people have been injured after Russian strikes on high-rise apartment blocks in Ukraine’s Kharkiv – the second consecutive night-time attack this week. The bombs fell on Saturday night on ...
TfL’s income from fining drivers on major roads jumps 57% in five years
Transport for London’s (TfL) income from fining drivers using major roads in the capital has soared by 57% in the last five years, new figures show.
Team comes first but James Maddison hopes to ‘shut up’ his critics
The 27-year-old Maddison started the campaign with back-to-back assists but faced criticism following last weekend’s defeat to Arsenal and responded with his first goal since March. My club! Loved ...
Hezbollah fires more than 100 rockets across Israel as fears of war mount
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has launched more than 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa, as the sides appear to be heading for all-out war.
New York interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes
New York City’s interim police commissioner revealed late on Saturday that federal authorities had executed search warrants at his homes. Thomas Donlon, who became the interim commissioner just one ...
Dissanayake leads early official vote count in Sri Lanka’s presidential election
Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads early official results in Sri Lanka’s presidential election, according to tallies released on Sunday by the Election Commission. However, he ...
What the papers say – September 22
The Sunday papers are led by further developments in the alleged misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed. The Sunday Times reports the Crown Prosecution Service twice failed to bring charges against the late ...
The Bull's Head Inn Fordington to turn into a new restaurant
The Bull's Head Inn on the High Street in Fordington is to be converted into a restaurant. New owners of the site are looking to bring a Nepalese and Indian restaurant to the area, which is expected ...