Articles by Donna Ferguson

From Cain and Abel to Charles and Andrew: the most famous brotherly spats in history

With King Charles stripping Andrew of his titles, it’s unlikely either are feeling much brotherly love. But they’re not the first siblings to publicly fall out

Nov 1, 2025

Met police urge Epping sex offender spotted in London to hand himself in

Former asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been missing since being released from prison in error

Oct 25, 2025

Met take over search for Epping sex offender after a sighting ‘in London area’

Former asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been missing since being released from prison in error

Oct 25, 2025

Sex offender who sparked summer riots spotted ‘in London area’ after being freed by mistake

Essex police say search ongoing for former asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu

Oct 25, 2025

Looking forward to an extra hour in bed on Sunday? Time to thank a farsighted builder from Kent

William Willett dreamed up the idea of clocks going forward and back on an early morning ride in 1907

Oct 25, 2025

Six Britons acting for Wagner group jailed for arson attack on UK warehouse

Judge says men imprisoned over fire at site storing Ukraine aid planned terrorist campaign in interests of Russia

Oct 24, 2025

Lost Salvador Dalí painting bought for £150 sold at auction for £47,700

Illustration of ‘old sultan’ by surrealist artist found at a house clearance sale by Cambridge antiques dealer

Oct 24, 2025

Beasts of the Sea: the tragic story of how the ‘gentle, lovable’ sea cow became the perfect victim

Iida Turpeinen’s novel has been a sensation in her native Finland. On the eve of its UK publication, she talks about her compulsion to tell of the sociable giant’s plight

Oct 21, 2025

London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting

‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars

Oct 21, 2025

Man in serious condition after being shot by police in London

IOPC investigating incident at property in Walthamstow where man reportedly had firearm and made threats to kill

Oct 10, 2025

Badenoch unveils ‘golden rule’ to use half of spending cuts to reduce deficit

Conservative leader aims to rebuild party’s economic credibility after it was torched by her predecessors

Oct 8, 2025

Man and teenage boy arrested over cyber-attack on London nurseries

Hackers stole names and photos of 8,000 children from Kido nursery chain and posted 10 profiles with threat to publish more

Oct 7, 2025

Man and teenage boy arrested over cyber-attack on London nurseries

Hackers stole data of 8,000 children from Kido nursery chain and posted 10 profiles with threat to publish more

Oct 7, 2025

‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ paedophile jailed for luxury handbag fraud

Jack Watkin flaunted ‘millionaire’ lifestyle after defrauding victims including his father and friends of nearly £200,000

Oct 7, 2025

Rabbi who confronted Manchester synagogue attacker vows community will not be defeated

Daniel Walker helped worshippers hold doors shut as Jihad al-Shamie tried to force his way inside

Oct 3, 2025