Cleveland Police conducted extensive raids on organised crime networks following a collision on the A66 that resulted in the deaths of two officers. The operation, described as one of the largest in recent years, saw multiple arrests and seizures, with a focus on disrupting illicit activities.
Reform UK received £7 million from two British crypto billionaires based abroad, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, in the first three months of this year. These donations significantly bolstered the party's fundraising, occurring weeks before the government's announcement of a new £100,000 cap on overseas donations.
The husband of one alleged victim in the Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial became emotional while recounting his wife's disclosure of historical abuse by Donaldson. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges, while his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, denies five related charges.
