Police uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm inside a former town-centre casino, with thousands of plants across four floors. The building had been heavily fortified. Officers seized the crop and opened an investigation into an organised gang, including suspected money‑laundering.

Ministers unveiled a clampdown on online adult content: banning incest‑themed material, tightening oversight of platforms and targeting offenders who hide behind screens. The package aims to curb abuse and forms part of a wider strategy to protect women and girls.

Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Detectives questioned the ex-Labour grandee as part of an inquiry into whether official information was improperly shared.

Following his brother’s arrest, the King has instructed aides to grant police full access to documents and devices. An email cited by sources claims a whistleblower flagged concerns about a financial fixer linked to his brother. Palace figures brace for wider scrutiny.