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Armed police who arrested a 13-year-old boy after his water pistol was mistaken for a gun acted reasonably in the circumstances, a police watchdog has found. The boy sustained soft-tissue injuries when he was knocked off his bike by a police van and handcuffed in Hackney, east London, in July last year. The child’s mother

Apple boss Tim Cook rolled out the red carpet for the King at the tech company’s London headquarters today – while the Queen welcomed special guests to Clarence House for an afternoon of festive fun. The King was given a tour of Apple’s UK HQ at the decommissioned Battersea Power Station in southwest London, where

A body has been found in the search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce. He went missing on Saturday while attempting to drive across a flood-swollen river in Northumberland. Police previously said they believe the 43-year-old was trying to cross Abberwick Ford, about three miles from Alnwick, when his car was pulled along with

The family of a diver who went missing off the North Wales coast have paid tribute to him after a body was found. Imrich Magyar, 53, from the Warrington area of Cheshire, was discovered in the Llangwnnadl area of Pwllheli on 7 December, police have now confirmed. North Wales Police appealed for information last month

A new electronic chip could bring relief to patients with a serious disorder that stops them breathing in their sleep. Eight million people in the UK suffer from sleep apnoea. Their airway becomes obstructed, and their breathing repeatedly stops for several seconds or even minutes. But surgeons have now begun implanting a chip on a

Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an “insignificant effect” on the UK economy, according to a poll of international economists. While policymakers at the Bank of England fret over the impact of threatened tariffs of up to 10% on UK goods and the prospects for

We’re out on the street for a matter of seconds before PCs David Parker and Jake Dean shoot off on their bikes through the pre-Christmas traffic. They are in pursuit of an e-scooter being ridden on the pavement near London’s Liverpool Street Station. It’s illegal to use privately-owned e-scooters in public in the UK. The

A former Love Island winner has had to move out of his house due to a sinkhole “in his driveway”. Liam Reardon, 25, won the 2021 series of the reality show alongside girlfriend Millie Court, 28. Speaking on the pair’s podcast, Mr Reardon said he and his family had only moved into their new home

A police unit launched to crack down on the surge in shoplifting has arrested 93 members of 28 organised crime gangs behind more than £4m worth of thefts. The national team has also identified 228 previously unknown offenders and 70 vehicles involved in retail crime in the seven months since it was launched, according to

Prince William appears to have made quite the impression on Donald Trump following their meeting in Paris over the weekend. In a gushing interview with US media, the president-elect said the pair had a “good talk” and reportedly described the Prince of Wales as “very handsome”. “He’s a good-looking guy. He looked really, very handsome,”

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after a car crash, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers said Antonio had been treated for a lower limb fracture after the accident yesterday and “will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days”. “Everyone at the Club wishes Michail a

Prince William has met Donald Trump for the first time since the American was re-elected president. The pair met at a ceremony in Paris to mark the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral – attended by leaders from around the world. They exchanged a few words and William patted the president-elect on the chest. Later in the

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a car crash, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers said “thoughts and prayers” are with Antonio, his friends and his family. No details of the player’s condition or further information about the incident have yet been given, but the club said they

The King and Queen’s Christmas card has been revealed, showing the monarch and his wife smiling in the Buckingham Palace garden. In the picture, taken by photographer Millie Pilkington in April, Charles wears a grey suit and blue tie. Camilla is in a blue wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare and also wears private jewellery.

Millions of people have been urged to stay inside as Storm Darragh hits the UK and Ireland. A rare red “danger to life” weather warning has been issued for much of Wales and parts of the South West as the fourth named storm of the season reaches the UK. It is one of a swathe

A BBC report into the conduct of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been put on hold at the request of the Metropolitan Police. The report into what the corporation knew about the veteran hip-hop DJ‘s alleged behaviour was commissioned in 2022 and was initially expected to be published before Christmas last year.

The booming sport of pickleball is continuing its remarkable rise in popularity in the UK. Already the fastest growing sport in the US, pickleball’s governing body on this side of the Atlantic has seen a 65% increase in membership in the last year. It’s estimated there are now around 35,000 players in the UK. The

The world is entering a new nuclear age with a proliferation of weapons and technologies, the head of the UK armed forces has warned. In his starkest ever public remarks, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin accused Russia of making “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” as well as conducting “large-scale nuclear exercises and simulated attacks against

Less than 10% of the millions eligible for the so-called “King Kong of weight loss drugs” will be able to get it in the next three years, according to guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Under final draft guidance issued by NICE, about 220,000 patients are expected to benefit from

A dog owner whose pet was filmed chasing and fatally attacking a deer in Richmond Park is being sought by police. The dog, which appears to be a spaniel-type breed, was seen chasing a deer through the trees and across the road in footage posted by the Met Police on X. “We would like to