Hollywood actor Brian Cox has told Sky News that Donald Trump is talking “bollocks” after suggesting there should be 50 or 75 years between Scottish independence referendums. The US president said a country “can’t go through that too much” when questioned by reporters during his visit to Scotland this week. The Emmy-winning star, who is…

The number of drone incidents in prisons rose by 43% in a year, according to new government data.  In the 12 months to March, there were 1,712 drone incidents at prisons across England and Wales, compared to 1,196 the year before. The latest figures represent “a new peak”. The ingress of drones into prisons, carrying…

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing following an investigation by the Football Association. Paqueta, 27, was charged with four alleged breaches involving Premier League fixtures between November 2022 and August 2023. The Brazil international, who had been under investigation since August 2023, denied attempting to influence matches “by intentionally seeking…

Experts face “a race against time” to study the wreck of a 17th century warship which is deteriorating because of the elements. HMS Northumberland sank off the Kent coast more than 320 years ago but is said to be “exceptionally well-preserved”. However, Historic England has warned it is at “high risk of deterioration” due to…

A murder investigation has been launched after a three-year-old girl was found dead inside a house in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police said they received a report of concern for the safety of a young child at 11.06am on Wednesday. Officers attended the house on Austhorpe Court and found the girl inside the property. A woman…

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has threatened to ballot its members on industrial action if the government fails to reach an agreement on investment in the profession over the summer. It comes after members of the union rejected a 3.6% pay increase for 2025/26 in England. Nurses feel “deeply undervalued,” said Professor Nicola Ranger,…

Muhammad has topped the list of most popular baby boy names in England and Wales for the second year in a row. The newly released 2024 list shows that Noah came second for boys, followed by Oliver in third, meaning the top three remained the same from 2023. Olivia and Amelia were the two most…

Muhammad has topped the list of most popular baby boy names in England and Wales for the second year in a row. The newly released 2024 list shows that Noah came second for boys, followed by Oliver in third, meaning the top three remained the same from 2023. Olivia and Amelia were the two most…

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp which led to eight children being taken to hospital, police said. Police received reports of children feeling unwell at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire, on Monday. Paramedics assessed eight children, who were taken to hospital as a precaution and…

The Metropolitan Police is more than doubling its use of live facial recognition technology. It will now be used up to 10 times per week across five days, up from the current four times per week across two days, the force has said. Privacy campaigners have called the expansion “incredibly concerning” at a time when…