Reform UK suffers significant blow as Runcorn councillor Chris Rowe crosses floor to join Liberal Democrats, dealing fresh blow to Farage's political ambitions ahead of potential general election campaign.
Two police officers from Avon and Somerset face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures in investigating the death of Kelly Faiers, who was found with fatal injuries in 2021.
A senior Royal Navy officer is under investigation for alleged gross misconduct following a criminal probe that saw three police officers disciplined for their handling of the case.
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK's first elected MP, faces criticism after defending her dual role as MP and councillor, claiming she works 'all hours' while opponents question her commitment to constituents.
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after being recorded calling a mother a 'daft cow' during a controversial bus arrest in south London. The disciplinary panel heard disturbing details of the incident that has
Exclusive investigation reveals how police forces across England and Wales are removing officers involved in serious misconduct, with domestic abuse and sexual offences among top concerns.
A newly elected councillor's celebratory drink turned into a nightmare when he was brutally attacked, leaving him with life-changing injuries and questioning public safety.
A Reform UK councillor has been reported to police after filming inside a migrant hotel while declaring his British heritage, sparking debate about immigration and political activism.
PC John Edwards dismissed from South Wales Police following gross misconduct hearing over relationship with domestic abuse victim in Merthyr Tydfil
Two Sussex Police officers are set to appear before a misconduct panel following allegations of excessive force during an arrest in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
A British councillor was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire in a terrifying daylight attack outside his family business in Sussex, leaving him with serious burns.
Labour councillor Saqib Khan faces investigation after his convicted brother, on the run from authorities, made a brazen appearance at a family wedding, raising serious security concerns.
A Cambridgeshire police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after neglecting to investigate a theft from Christchurch, Cambridge, and providing false evidence to cover his failure.
Conservative councillor for Scottish Borders, Gavin Logan, has been suspended by the party after making inflammatory comments about African-Scots on Facebook, prompting widespread condemnation.
A New York City high school teacher has been arrested and charged after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. Shocking details emerge as authorities investigate.
Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts a growing rebellion as councillors quit over the party's stance on Gaza and internal democracy, forming a new independent group in protest.
A 28-year-old Labour councillor from Wolverhampton has been charged with blackmail and sending unsolicited messages to MPs and parliamentary staff in a major Westminster scandal.
A registered nurse from the UK has been removed from the nursing register after a tribunal found her guilty of a professional misconduct for engaging in an illicit relationship with her teenage stepson, a scandal that has rocked the medical community.
A Metropolitan Police detective has been exonerated following a high-profile internal investigation into allegations of engaging in sexual activity on a Dorset beach. The officer, suspended since July 2023, has been cleared of all gross misconduct charges
Two Cleveland Police officers have been dismissed for gross misconduct after a disciplinary panel found them guilty of multiple professional standard breaches, including unauthorised database searches.
Prominent barrister Ben Stokes has been disbarred by a disciplinary tribunal for serious professional misconduct, including misleading his chambers and failing to repay a £25,000 loan, ending his legal career.
Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers suspended amid serious misconduct allegations, raising fresh concerns about standards and accountability in Britain's largest police force.
Lancashire Police launch investigation following the death of Burnley councillor Charlie Kirk after a controversial social media post. Colleagues pay tribute to a dedicated public servant.
Conservative councillor John Lamb faces immediate dismissal after suggesting controversial commentator Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' in a since-deleted social media post, igniting a firestorm of criticism and a swift party investigatio
A 25-year-old rookie Metropolitan Police officer, who had an affair with her married boss and later dated a convicted drug kingpin, has avoided a misconduct hearing after resigning from the force.
A local councillor blasts TikTok-fuelled tourists for overwhelming the picturesque village of Castleton with chaos, parking nightmares, and disrespectful behaviour as visitor numbers explode.
A Hertfordshire police constable has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for making racist and offensive comments about a colleague. The disciplinary panel heard the remarks were recorded without the officer's knowledge.
A Hertfordshire constable has been fired for gross misconduct after forming an improper relationship with a domestic abuse victim he was assigned to protect.
A former breakdancer known as 'Thilly' is causing a stir in Cranford's local elections with a radical manifesto pledging to tax developers and slash councillor allowances. Discover his unconventional campaign.