Posts by Kim browne
Police hunt robber who absconded from island prison
Police are hunting for a convicted robber who absconded from an open prison on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Michael Dunn, 53, left HMP Standford Hill without permission at around 8.55am on Saturday, Kent Police said. He was jailed for six years and four months in September 2023 after pleading guilty to robbery offences…
Read More-37C temperatures traps thousands of tourists in Finland
Thousands of tourists have been left stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittila Airport were cancelled due to severe cold. Temperatures at the airport dropped to -37C on Sunday morning, after several days of similarly Arctic weather, making de-icing of aircraft and other operations difficult. Stranded Brits have a chance of getting home on…
Read MoreNumber of homicides in London falls to lowest in over a decade, says Met Police
London has recorded the lowest number of homicides in more than a decade, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Police. The force said there were 97 killings in the capital last year – a fall of 11% compared to 2024’s figure of 109. The 2025 number is the lowest recorded since 2014 when there…
Read MoreHow newborns with jaundice can receive vital treatment at home
Newborns with jaundice can now receive vital treatment at home using a special sleeping bag-style device, thanks to the launch of a new service by Scotland’s largest health board. The Hospital at Home service allows babies who meet clinical requirements to undergo phototherapy with the garment, which delivers therapeutic light. Neonatal jaundice, a common condition…
Read More‘Technical issue’ with radar halts arrivals at Birmingham Airport
“Technical issues” with the National Air Traffic Service’s (NATS) radar has halted arrivals to Birmingham Airport. Nine flights have been cancelled or diverted at the airport, with at least 12 due to be delayed – several flights have delays of over four hours. A spokesperson said: “Due to a technical issue with NATS’ radar that…
Read MoreVictims of Bolton crash which killed three teenagers named locally
Four people, including three teenagers, who died in a crash between a taxi and a car in Greater Manchester have been named locally. A red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso in Wigan Road, Bolton in the early hours 11 January, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. The driver of the Seat and two…
Read MoreBritish skier killed in avalanche in French Alps
A British skier has died in an avalanche in the French Alps. The man, thought to be aged in his 50s, had been skiing off-piste in La Plagne, according to the resort. It said in a statement that at 1.57pm on Sunday, rescue teams got an avalanche alert and went to the site in southeastern…
Read MoreWoman shot dead in head as body bags show emerging picture of Iranian crackdown
The extent of the state’s crackdown on Iranian protesters is beginning to emerge, despite the internet shutdown. Several videos centre around a forensics institute in the neighbourhood of Kharizak, south of the capital, Tehran. Some have been filtered out via Starlink, but Iranian state TV has footage from the same location. Latest updates on Iran…
Read MoreSevere delays on trains to and from Heathrow Airport after fire
A fire caused severe travel delays on train lines to and from Heathrow Airport. Great Western Rail said that due to the fire at a property near the railway line in Southall, between Reading and London Paddington, fewer trains were able to run. Train services running to and from the stations may be cancelled or…
Read MoreFive teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in County Durham
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in County Durham. Cleveland Police said officers were called to an address in Egglescliffe Close, Stockton, at around 6.50pm on Saturday, where a 49-year-old man was found dead. On Sunday, the force said two 18-year-old men, two 17-year-old boys and…
Read MoreUK private equity firms sharply increase use of offshore funds
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Private equity myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK private equity firms have sharply increased their use of offshore jurisdictions since Brexit, raising concerns about transparency just as the industry is pulling in more money from individual investors. British groups set up half…
Read MoreLord Mandelson refuses to apologise to victims over Jeffrey Epstein friendship
Lord Peter Mandelson has refused to apologise for his personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The former UK ambassador to the US, who was sacked last September over emails which showed the extent of his support for the convicted paedophile following his conviction, told BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he had paid a “calamitous” price…
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