Matt Jackson

A 10-year-old boy sustained a minor cut and ripped clothing after using a slide at a park on Mill Road in Ely, Cardiff, where shards of glass had allegedly been deliberately glued. His mother reported the incident to police and contacted the local council. South Wales Police said enquiries are ongoing, and a warning sign has been placed on the slide.

A family from Ireland staying in a holiday villa in Pozzuoli, near Naples, fled outside when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area. The villa sustained cracked walls, damaged stairs and falling debris, causing minor injuries and leaving the family traumatized. Aftershocks, power outages, closed shops and disrupted ports and flights left the group uncertain about their accommodation and when they could return home, while a structural engineer assessed the property.

Jenni Pettican, a wheelchair user with chronic illnesses, says Newland Hall staff failed to return a promised access ramp before her wedding ceremony on 16 May, leaving guests to assemble it while she waited at the altar. She says the incident humiliated her and overshadowed the £16,000 wedding. Pettican also alleges she faced earlier difficulties securing step-free access for disabled guests and was asked to pay a higher deposit over insurance concerns. After filing a complaint, she says the venue did not accept responsibility or apologise. Newland Hall's new owners, who took over on 1 June 2026, said they were not involved in the wedding but pledged to review accessibility policies, conduct a professional assessment and provide disability-awareness training.

Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured after a Marine Policing Unit boat struck Westminster Bridge on the River Thames in central London. Several officers entered the water but were recovered and treated by emergency crews. Police, fire and ambulance services responded, while the bridge and some Westminster Underground entrances were closed. No members of the public were believed to have been injured. River services operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers were cancelled or delayed, and the circumstances of the collision will be reviewed.

Armed police responded to reports of an individual carrying a weapon near schools in Hersham, prompting lockdowns at Three Rivers Academy, Three Rivers Primary School and Toad Hall Nursery. Two 18-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, and all lockdowns were lifted once the situation was secured. In a separate case, Anthony Durkan pleaded guilty to 26 voyeurism offences, with police seeking additional potential victims after discovering extensive illicit recordings.

Wildfire smoke drifting from Canada caused hazy, opaque skies across the UK, according to the Met Office, which confirmed that the particles diminished the usual blue colour. The smoke originates from major Canadian wildfires that have forced evacuations. Forecasts from the Met Office and BBC predict warm temperatures in the south, cooler and cloudy conditions in the north, and occasional showers, with another potential heatwave expected in August.

A three-year-old boy died after falling into a pond at a property on Brownmoor Lane in Crosby, Merseyside. Emergency services from Merseyside Police and the North West Ambulance Service responded, and the child was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities say the death is not considered suspicious, and officers are supporting the family while inquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident.

Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Married At First Sight UK following a fairness and privacy complaint linked to allegations of rape and sexual misconduct reported in a BBC Panorama documentary. The Metropolitan Police are conducting a separate criminal investigation, and MPs have requested details from Channel 4 and Ofcom about their handling of the claims and participant welfare procedures. Channel 4 has denied the show has been cancelled but pulled episodes ahead of the documentary’s broadcast and has not yet decided whether to air the most recent season.

A woman identified as Sithandazile Sipepa, also known as Sithandazile Nkomo, died in a wrong‑way collision on the M62 involving a Nissan Juke and a BMW X5. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the Nissan was travelling in the wrong direction before the crash and that its Serious Collision Unit is leading the investigation. Tributes described Sipepa as a dedicated philanthropist and community leader who supported vulnerable families in Zimbabwe and the UK through the Sipepa Trust. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or footage to assist the inquiry.

King Charles reunited with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet during a visit by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Highgrove, marking their first in‑person meeting since 2022. The meeting, also attended by the Queen, signals improving relations between Charles and Harry following earlier tensions and Harry’s public criticisms. The reunion occurred as William attended a separate engagement, underscoring the continued rift between the brothers. Security concerns had initially prevented Meghan and the children from travelling, but were resolved to allow the visit to proceed amid Harry’s charitable commitments in the UK, including work linked to the Invictus Games.

A 16-year-old boy died after being pulled from Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln following reports he struggled in the water. Emergency services recovered and treated him, but he later died in hospital. Authorities urged the community not to speculate and highlighted available mental health support. The incident occurred just weeks after another teenage boy, Declan Sawyer, drowned, prompting renewed safety warnings and plans for wardens to monitor local lakes and open spaces.

An apprentice carpenter was killed when unsecured wooden boards collapsed on her at a Bangor renovation site, leading to a £50,000 fine for Varcity Living Limited and a suspended sentence for director David Horrocks after findings of severe health and safety failings. Investigators identified inadequate supervision, lack of safe storage procedures, and no lone‑working policies. The victim’s family condemned the employer’s negligence and urged stronger responsibility from businesses to protect workers. The Health and Safety Executive described the death as entirely avoidable and emphasized the employer’s failure to provide basic protections.

Extreme heat and potential thunderstorms in Miami could delay England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with temperatures expected to feel as high as 43C and lightning possible near kick-off. FIFA regulations require postponement if lightning is detected within eight miles or if wet-bulb readings deem conditions unsafe, raising concerns after England’s previous match against Mexico was delayed. England faced similar weather issues during earlier preparations in Florida, though manager Thomas Tuchel downplayed the disruption.

Police in south Manchester arrested a 16‑year‑old boy on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 60s was found dead at a home on Ivylea Road in Burnage. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault around 8am, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A murder investigation is ongoing, and the teenager, believed to be related to the victim, remains in custody for questioning.

The inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe was adjourned after the jury deliberated for 24 hours over three days without reaching a unanimous verdict. Mr Justice Rooney halted proceedings due to juror unavailability and said the inquest would resume later in the year. Jurors are tasked with deciding on 10 key findings, including the date of death and whether police errors contributed. Testimony from 76 witnesses and numerous reports have been presented, and a post‑mortem determined drowning as the cause of death.

A convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader, Shabir Ahmed, has been released from prison but cannot be deported because the Immigration Act 1971 protects Commonwealth citizens who arrived before 1973. Ahmed, who had his British citizenship revoked and renounced his Pakistani nationality, will remain in the UK under strict curfews, monitoring, exclusion zones and lifetime sex‑offender registration. Victims have been informed of his release, and officials confirm that all attempts to deport him have been exhausted, with Pakistan refusing to accept him.

A prison custody officer, Beverley Frank, admitted misconduct after sending intimate photos to an inmate at HMP Millsike and engaging in a covert relationship. The discovery was made through routine monitoring of prisoner communications, leading to an investigation that identified her through the images. Frank confessed when confronted and cooperated with authorities. The court imposed an eight‑month suspended sentence, unpaid work, rehabilitation requirements, and a ban on contacting the inmate, with the judge emphasizing the serious security risks posed by her actions.

A woman in her 60s was found dead after emergency services recovered her body from water in the Island Lodge area of Tottington, Greater Manchester. Police stated the death is not considered suspicious. The incident followed two other water-related emergencies in the region over the weekend, including the recovery of a 15-year-old boy from Cowbury Reservoir and an ongoing search for another missing teenager in the River Irwell.

Two boys aged eight and ten were found dead in a car in the Dhekelia British Sovereign Base Area in Cyprus after reportedly being left inside to sleep. Their father and stepmother were arrested on suspicion of negligence as investigators examine signs of asphyxiation and heat exposure. The incident occurred during a severe European heatwave, with similar child deaths reported in France involving extreme temperatures and unattended vehicles.