Tommy Robinson used ‘bullyboy, intimidatory tactics’ to threaten journalists, court told 19. October 2026 (14:33) Far-right activist is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reportersThe far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson used “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” to threaten journalists and cause them to fear for their safety, a court has been told as his harassment trial got under way.Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. He denies all charges. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stop ‘cash for trash’ housebuilding in Norfolk Broads, says Labour MP 19. October 2026 (14:20) Exclusive: Chris Hinchliff urges environment watchdog to block rules that will allow almost 16,000 new homes in one of UK’s most protected areasThe environment watchdog is being urged to intervene in “cash to trash” planning rules that will allow almost 16,000 new homes in the Norfolk Broads despite the damage to one of the UK’s most environmentally protected areas.Labour’s flagship planning reforms allow damage to protected habitats and species to be overlooked if developers pay into a central nature restoration fund, which is used for conservation actions at a later date. These environmental delivery plans (EDPs) have been called “cash to trash” by critics, who say they roll back decades of environmental law and are a “licence to kill nature”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Notorious Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris is laid to rest at the same crematorium as his gangland rival - following his sudden death at 62
Britain 'faces relying on EU to keep the lights on this winter' as power imports soar
More Labour Brexit chaos as minister insists PM doesn't want to 'reopen the acrimonious debate'