Piers Mucklejohn
Environment
Thousands of Brixham residents continue to boil water after parasite outbreak
South West Water said it would not lift the ‘boil water’ notice in place for around 2,500 homes in Brixham until it was safe to do so
20 May 2024
Politics
UK and Finland to sign new agreement vowing support for Ukraine against Russia
The Foreign Secretary and his Finnish counterpart will sign the Strategic Partnership at an event in London on Monday.
20 May 2024
Environment
Park which inspired Sir David Attenborough becomes national nature reserve
The naturalist and broadcaster said he has fond memories of visiting Bradgate Park as a child.
20 May 2024
Politics
All Brixham homes affected by parasite promised safe water ‘as soon as possible’
About 2,500 households in Devon are being told by South West Water to continue boiling their tap water before drinking it.
19 May 2024
Business News
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Keir Starmer will do ‘very good job’ as PM
Sir Jim said the Conservatives have had ‘a good run’ but understands why people feel ‘it’s probably time for a change’.
19 May 2024
UK
William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says
Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, will marry Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 7.
18 May 2024
Environment
Thousands of Brixham residents told they can safely drink tap water again
South West Water said around 14,500 households in the Alston supply area can now use their tap water safely.
18 May 2024
Environment
Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP
Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall said South West Water had failed to ‘safeguard public health’.
18 May 2024
Environment
Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident
Rita Bristow said she knew of only four houses out of 21 on her street which have not had someone fall ill through the cryptosporidium outbreak.
18 May 2024
Environment
‘Heads are going to roll’ over Brixham parasite outbreak, local MP says
Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes, said it had been ‘an absolutely disastrous week and the anger is palpable’.
18 May 2024
Environment
Parasite outbreak could last two more weeks, posing threat to Brixham businesses
Around 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham have been told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first.
17 May 2024
UK
Parachute re-enactment and flypasts to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Major commemorative events will be held in Portsmouth and Normandy on June 5 and 6.
16 May 2024
UK
Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village
A 31-year-old man from Bedfordshire was arrested on Wednesday after ‘a number suspicious substances’ were found at a residential address.
15 May 2024
Crime14 May 2024
Men appear in court accused of terror plot against Jewish community
Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein are accused of planning to use automatic firearms in an attack against the Jewish community in north-west England
UK
Tributes paid to ‘extraordinary’ Royal British Legion president
Sir Clive Johnstone had been national president of the Royal British Legion since May 2023.
14 May 2024
UK13 May 2024
King hands military role to William during visit to Hampshire air base
Charles has transferred the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to his eldest son, William.
UK11 May 2024
Drivers warned of delays as M25 stretch closes for the weekend
The motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.
UK
Man arrested after fatal stabbing during fight in east London
Jack Hague, 38, died from his injuries in Corfield Street, Bethnal Green, on Sunday.
9 May 2024
UK
Harry pays surprise visit to charity event for bereaved military children
The event in London brought together 50 children and young people for games and discussions.
9 May 2024
UK9 May 2024
Two arrests and homes evacuated after bomb squad called to village
South Yorkshire Police said the Wednesday morning evacuation came after ‘a number of suspicious items’ were found at a property
UK
Guaranteed £15m Saturday Lotto jackpot after no player scoops top prize
One lucky player won £1.2 million after matching five of the six main Lotto numbers as well as the bonus number.
8 May 2024