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Ban on aircraft flying below set level in London extended for Queen’s funeral

Ban on aircraft flying below set level in London extended for Queen’s funeral

Ban on aircraft flying below set level in London extended for Queen’s funeral

16 September 2022

The Civil Aviation Authority said the restriction is part of wider security arrangements.


Criminal who killed man in crash jailed thanks to uncanny witness sketch

Criminal who killed man in crash jailed thanks to uncanny witness sketch

Criminal who killed man in crash jailed thanks to uncanny witness sketch

16 September 2022

Danny Smith smashed into a Yamaha motorcycle being ridden by Saleem Ahmed in east London last December 17 last year.


Katherine Jenkins: Music helps bring out emotions at Queen’s memorial events

Katherine Jenkins: Music helps bring out emotions at Queen’s memorial events

Katherine Jenkins: Music helps bring out emotions at Queen’s memorial events

16 September 2022

The classical singer performed for the Queen on many occasions and was recently selected to record a new version of God Save The King for BBC Radio 4.


Wikileaks founder Julian Assange awarded ‘keys to Mexico City’

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange awarded ‘keys to Mexico City’

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange awarded ‘keys to Mexico City’

16 September 2022

Assange’s brother says the move has reinvigorated the campaign to free the controversial figure.


Two police officers in hospital after being stabbed by ‘frenzied’ man in London

Two police officers in hospital after being stabbed by ‘frenzied’ man in London

Two police officers in hospital after being stabbed by ‘frenzied’ man in London

16 September 2022

The Metropolitan Police said a man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.


Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding

Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding

Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding

16 September 2022

Transport for London announced that passengers will be prevented from using Westminster, St James’s Park and Hyde Park Corner stations.


Customers tightened belts in August as they bought fewer items and spent less

Customers tightened belts in August as they bought fewer items and spent less

Customers tightened belts in August as they bought fewer items and spent less

16 September 2022

Both volumes and values of customer spending dropped last month, new data show.


Chinese officials ‘to be prevented from attending Queen’s lying in state’

Chinese officials ‘to be prevented from attending Queen’s lying in state’

Chinese officials ‘to be prevented from attending Queen’s lying in state’

16 September 2022

Sir Lindsay Hoyle declined a request for the delegation to be allowed access to Westminster Hall, a source said.


New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to meet Charles, William and Liz Truss

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to meet Charles, William and Liz Truss

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to meet Charles, William and Liz Truss

16 September 2022

About 500 dignitaries from around the world will head to London for the state funeral.


King to visit Wales on Owain Glyndwr Day

King to visit Wales on Owain Glyndwr Day

King to visit Wales on Owain Glyndwr Day

16 September 2022

Some have taken offence to the monarch’s decision to visit on a day celebrating the ‘rebel’ Prince of Wales.


Queen used to watch The Crown on a projector on Sunday nights, says Matt Smith

Queen used to watch The Crown on a projector on Sunday nights, says Matt Smith

Queen used to watch The Crown on a projector on Sunday nights, says Matt Smith

16 September 2022

The 39-year-old revealed the rumour while speaking to an American television programme.


What the papers say – September 16

What the papers say – September 16

What the papers say – September 16

16 September 2022

The Prince of Wales’ reflections from walking behind the Queen’s coffin lead several of the front pages.


St Andrews takes first place in Scotland in latest university rankings

St Andrews takes first place in Scotland in latest university rankings

St Andrews takes first place in Scotland in latest university rankings

16 September 2022

The Fife-based university was second in the UK-wide table, behind Oxford.


Kiltmaker tells of ‘extreme pride’ in kilt made of fabric given by King Charles

Kiltmaker tells of ‘extreme pride’ in kilt made of fabric given by King Charles

Kiltmaker tells of ‘extreme pride’ in kilt made of fabric given by King Charles

16 September 2022

Graeme Bone says a Prince’s Foundation programme ‘opened up a whole new world’ for him.


Sandra Oh to form part of Canadian delegation for Queen’s funeral

Sandra Oh to form part of Canadian delegation for Queen’s funeral

Sandra Oh to form part of Canadian delegation for Queen’s funeral

16 September 2022

The actress, known for her roles in Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy, will participate in the service on Monday.


Queen Consort has been performing royal duties ‘with broken toe’

Queen Consort has been performing royal duties ‘with broken toe’

Queen Consort has been performing royal duties ‘with broken toe’

15 September 2022

Camilla is said to have suffered the injury prior to the Queen’s death.


Mourners say long queue to see the Queen lying in state is ‘worth it’

Mourners say long queue to see the Queen lying in state is ‘worth it’

Mourners say long queue to see the Queen lying in state is ‘worth it’

15 September 2022

Thousands of people, ranging from the elderly to babies in arms, made up the growing crowd.


What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen

What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen

What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen

15 September 2022

The King and Queen Consort are expected to travel to Wales on Friday while the lying in state continues, accessible to the public 24 hours a day.


What will happen today following the death of the Queen?

What will happen today following the death of the Queen?

What will happen today following the death of the Queen?

15 September 2022

Here is the timeline of events expected to take place over the next 24 hours.


Fireball seen above UK was a meteor, experts say

Fireball seen above UK was a meteor, experts say

Fireball seen above UK was a meteor, experts say

15 September 2022

The blazing object was spotted by hundreds on Wednesday night.


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