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Climate activists paint over portrait of King in Scottish museum

Climate activists paint over portrait of King in Scottish museum

Two This is Rigged activists painted over a portrait of Charles in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Chief constable being criminally investigated over sexual offences allegations

Chief constable being criminally investigated over sexual offences allegations

Will Kerr was formerly the assistant chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Arts Council adjusts funding plans for English National Opera move out of London

Arts Council adjusts funding plans for English National Opera move out of London

The public body has extended the deadline for a new ENO main base outside London by three years.

Family pay tribute to charity cyclist who was killed and his body hidden

Family pay tribute to charity cyclist who was killed and his body hidden

Tony Parsons was knocked off his bike and killed near Bridge of Orchy on the A82 in September 2017.

Two pensioners charged in connection with woman’s death in 1981

Two pensioners charged in connection with woman’s death in 1981

The body of Carol Morgan, 36, was found at Morgan’s Store in Finch Crescent, Linslade, Bedfordshire, on August 13 1981.

Children may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience – study

Children may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience – study

Six-year-olds and adults were better than four-year-olds at correctly reading dog facial expressions, especially for aggression, research suggests.

Hollywood star in the dock: How drama of Kevin Spacey trial unfolded

Hollywood star in the dock: How drama of Kevin Spacey trial unfolded

The two-time Oscar winner was found not guilty of nine sex offences following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

THG purchase saves London business free sheet City AM

THG purchase saves London business free sheet City AM

The newspaper had been looking for a buyer for weeks

Draft terrorism safety law would not make difference in recent attacks, MPs told

Draft terrorism safety law would not make difference in recent attacks, MPs told

Martyn’s Law is named in tribute to 29-year-old Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed during the Manchester Arena bombing.

Ryan Reynolds visits Sunak to discuss ‘excellence of UK film crews’

Ryan Reynolds visits Sunak to discuss ‘excellence of UK film crews’

The Hollywood actor was filming Deadpool 3 in London but the production was paused due to the US actors strike.

Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis expected to appear in court in US

Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis expected to appear in court in US

Lewis was earlier indicted in New York for allegedly ‘orchestrating a brazen insider trading scheme’.

MPs question ‘haphazard’ approach to moving civil servants from London

MPs question ‘haphazard’ approach to moving civil servants from London

A cross-party committee said the Government has provided limited evidence to justify its approach to a key element of levelling up.

Every member of crew crucial to success of RAF mission in Estonia – commander

Every member of crew crucial to success of RAF mission in Estonia – commander

Typhoons from 140 Expeditionary Air Wing have been based in Estonia as part of training and security exercises.

Man who spent years in jail for rape he did not commit cleared by appeal court

Man who spent years in jail for rape he did not commit cleared by appeal court

Andrew Malkinson, who has always maintained his innocence, was cleared after DNA evidence pointed to another potential suspect.

Banning alcohol ads would have little impact on consumption, think tank says

Banning alcohol ads would have little impact on consumption, think tank says

The Institute of Economic Affairs said restrictions ‘would certainly not be an evidence-based policy’.

Response to Farage saga ‘risks undermining efforts to tackle financial crime’

Response to Farage saga ‘risks undermining efforts to tackle financial crime’

Proposed changes would force banks to give 90 days’ notice to customers and explain why they are closing an account.

Actor Kevin Spacey ‘humbled’ as jury clears him in sex assault trial

Actor Kevin Spacey ‘humbled’ as jury clears him in sex assault trial

The Oscar winner was found not guilty of nine sex offences at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.

Farage calls diversity and inclusion culture ‘divisive’ as governance row erupts

Farage calls diversity and inclusion culture ‘divisive’ as governance row erupts

Nigel Farage said the NatWest culture that talks of inclusion is ‘divisive’ amid concerns that banks may be using ESG to cover for bad behaviour.

Scotland to mirror Irish citizenship model after independence, says Yousaf

Scotland to mirror Irish citizenship model after independence, says Yousaf

Citizenship will be available to anyone with a parent born in Scotland, under the new proposals.

Dozens of cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox

Dozens of cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox

About 80 riders are taking part in the eighth annual ride from West Yorkshire to London in memory of the MP murdered in 2016

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