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September 13, 2025 22:46 UTC

About 1,000 police officers set up barriers between the dueling protests near the Houses of Parliament. Some far-right protesters battled with the police after trying to breach the barriers. The Metropolitan Police said that its officers had been assaulted and struck by bottles and that it had brought in reinforcements on horses to keep the crowd back. Video shared by the Metropolitan Police showed protesters skirmishing with officers, who said they had arrested nine people by 5 p.m. Some carried placards calling for the deportation of asylum seekers who cross the English Channel in small boats.

September 13, 2025 22:25 UTC

Scroll to read the Royal Mint's list of the rarest coinsSILVER LINING Iconic 50p coin sells for over 350 TIMES its worth in fierce bidding war – is one hiding in your pocket? A RARE 50p coin has sold for nearly £200 in fierce eBay bidding war - do you have it in your wallet? The buyer sold a 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin for a staggering £193.73 on eBay after a bidding war that attracted over 20 offers. This news comes after The Sun reported earlier this month, that a rare 50p sold for 5,000 times its face value. Rare 50p coins to look out for There is a range of other coins that could also make you a small fortune.

September 13, 2025 22:06 UTC

A London march organized by a far-right activist drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly Saturday as a group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. Several officers were punched, kicked and struck by bottles tossed by participants in the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, Metropolitan Police said. Reinforcements with helmets and riot shields were deployed to support the 1,000-plus officers on duty. Twenty-six police officers were injured — four seriously, including broken teeth and a concussion, a possible broken nose and a spinal injury. At least 25 people were arrested for offenses including violent disorder, assaults and criminal damage, and the investigation continues, police said.

September 13, 2025 21:22 UTC

The Norfolk Lights Express - which runs along the North Norfolk Railway between Sheringham and Holt - was included in The Times' roundup of the 16 best festive train experiences. READ MORE: 1940s weekend returning to heritage railway with train rides and classic vehiclesPassengers can also enjoy music and photo opportunities as they travel. The 2025 Norfolk Lights Express will be particularly special as it coincides with the heritage railway's 50th anniversary celebrations. Tickets must be pre-booked for all of the events, which will run from Friday, November 14 until Saturday, January 3. The railway will also operate 'Santa Special' steam trains on weekends from November 22 to December 21 and from December 22 to 23.

September 13, 2025 20:36 UTC





A 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist left a patient under anaesthesia during surgery to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in another operating theatre. (AI Image)Poll Do you think stricter hospital monitoring is needed to prevent misconduct? Yes, stronger measures are necessary No, current rules are enoughA 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist left a patient under anaesthesia during surgery to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in another operating theatre.The incident occurred at Tameside Hospital, Greater Manchester, on 16 September 2023.The consultant has been identified as Dr Suhail Anjum.The incident was witnessed by a colleague, Nurse NT, who reported seeing Anjum and the nurse, referred to as Nurse C, in a compromising position.According to BBC, the consultant anaesthetist had said he needed a "comfort break" and asked another nursing colleague to monitor the male patient halfway through the procedure.Instead, Anjum went to another operating theatre at the hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne where he had sexual activity with a woman referred to in the hearing as Nurse C.According to a report in Daily Mail, Anjum, who now works in Pakistan, said, "he felt shame and guilt at this horribly embarrassing incident, I don't know why it happened. I don't know what I was thinking."

September 13, 2025 18:24 UTC

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September 13, 2025 17:13 UTC

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September 13, 2025 16:44 UTC

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September 13, 2025 14:45 UTC

“I’m from Glasgow,,” he says, with a short laugh. “I was back in the city recently and couple of guys shouted at me in the street, ‘oi, Ross the Boss? We’ve seen you in the clubs - nae dancing …”Ross – former Radio Clyde DJ, TV presenter, author, actor – is Scotland’s next great hope on the famous dance show. Ross at a charity event in Glasgow (Image: Gary Brown)“I’m terrified, I’m excited, I can’t wait,” he says, with a nervous laugh. When Olly Murs had to pull out of supporting Take That in Glasgow, Gary Barlow called Ross for help.

September 13, 2025 14:40 UTC

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September 13, 2025 12:03 UTC

Magazine rounded up the eight 'prettiest market towns' in the UK, seeing Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire named on the list. You can drive to the market town in just over an hour and a half via the M4, making a visit to the Oxfordshire location ideal for a day trip or weekend getaway. #henleyonthames #uktravel #summerinengland #ukhiddengem #daytripfromlondon ♬ sonido original - Isaí ÁlvarezThe market near London named among the UK's prettiestDescribing the market town, Hello! shares: "Henley is a great choice for market town lovers who want greenery and water". Recommended ReadingYou won't go hungry in Henley, with plenty of highly rated places to eat in and around the market town.

September 13, 2025 11:34 UTC

One backbencher publicly questioned Sir Keir’s leadership, saying the Prime Minister does not seem “up to the job”. Clive Lewis, MP for Norwich South, said his fellow Labour MPs were feeling “concerned, slightly downtrodden, a little bit browbeaten” and that there was a “very dangerous atmosphere” in the parliamentary Labour party. She asked whether the Foreign Office or Downing Street decided to dismiss any security concerns that were raised or change the vetting requirements for Lord Mandelson. Allies of Lord Mandelson told The Times that he had admitted in his vetting interview that he continued his relationship with Epstein for many years. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the departures of Ms Rayner and Lord Mandelson showed the Prime Minister’s “terrible judgment”.

September 13, 2025 11:29 UTC

Prolonged and violent assaultDispute spirals into tragedyPolice forced entryLife sentence with 15-year minimum‘Senseless killing’A 39-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for savagely killing his 76-year-old mother at their home in Birmingham after a row over a television remote.Surjit Singh pleaded guilty to killing Mohinder Kaur in September last year. Birmingham Crown Court heard that Singh, intoxicated with cocaine and alcohol, chased his frail mother around the house before repeatedly kicking and stamping on her. Singh, who had been living as her carer, lost his temper and launched into the attack. She was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital but later pronounced dead.Singh returned to the scene while police were still present and was arrested. In custody, he told officers: “I didn’t mean to do it.

September 13, 2025 10:33 UTC

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September 13, 2025 10:04 UTC