Clare Fallon

Nord-Pas-de-Calais

North England Correspondent at Channel 4 News

Channel 4 News North of England Correspondent. Compulsive tea drinker. Lover of dance-offs. Lapsed janner/faux manc.

Articles

On patrol with police battling UK’s domestic abuse epidemic

2 weeks ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

The government says it’s a first step towards their pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. Under a new Home Office pilot scheme, hundreds of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders have already been granted, which would see abusers jailed for up to five years if they breach the conditions. Greater Manchester Police has been carrying out one of the pilot schemes, and this programme has been given exclusive access to see how it’s been getting on.
Man, 53, charged over Liverpool parade incident

4 weeks ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

Prosecutors have charged a man after a car collided with crowds celebrating Liverpool’s league title. Paul Doyle of Liverpool has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving and other offences. Seven people remain in hospital following the collision on Monday evening.
Prime Minister meets leaders in Liverpool following parade collision

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

The Prime Minister has been in Liverpool this afternoon, where he met local leaders. Detectives in the city have been granted more time to question a suspect after the collision at Monday‚Äôs Premier League victory parade. At least 79 people were injured after a car ploughed into the crowds. Seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition.
Liverpool parade crash: how the tragedy unfolded

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

It was all over in seconds but the incident in Liverpool – a car ramming through a crowd gathered at yesterday’s Premier League trophy parade – left 65 people injured. The questions about whether authorities could have prevented yesterday’s collision will doubtless continue for days and weeks to come. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the whole country stands with the city and thanked first responders. Police are continuing to question the suspected driver of the car.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace at inauguration mass

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

Pope Leo XIV has been officially installed as the Catholic Church’s leader during a Mass attended by politicians and leaders from around the globe. In his speech, the Pope vowed to work for unity and peace. Within hours he’d held a meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, who thanked him for offering to host peace talks with Russia at the Vatican.
Will youth mobility scheme be part of Starmer EU deal?

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

Ahead of Monday’s key summit between the UK and the EU, the Prime Minister has given his clearest indication yet that a youth mobility scheme – a reciprocal arrangement allowing young people to move across the bloc for up to two years – could be part of the deal. However, he denied it would reopen the door to free movement, an accusation which was levelled by both the Conservatives and Reform UK.
Two men found guilty of chopping down Sycamore Gap tree

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

Two men have been found guilty of chopping down the Sycamore Gap tree in what prosecutors called a “deliberate and mindless act of destruction”. Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were each convicted on two counts of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court, including the damage caused when the tree fell onto part of Hadrian’s Wall. Both men were remanded in custody until they’re sentenced in July. We were in court.
Reform wins Runcorn and Helsby by-election overturning Labour majority

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

As you heard there, the first shock of the night was the Runcorn and Helsby by-election in Cheshire, which was a nailbiter for all involved. Triggered by the conviction of its MP for punching a constituent, Reform’s Sarah Pochin overturned Labour’s huge majority, to win it by just six votes.
Alleged moment Sycamore Gap tree felled shown to jurors

1 month ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

Footage allegedly showing the moment the Sycamore Gap tree was chopped down has been played to jurors at Newcastle Crown Court. The video was taken from a phone belonging to Daniel Graham – who together with Adam Carruthers is accused of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Both men have denied the charges.
The secret sewage ‘illegally’ dumped into rivers and seas

2 months ago | channel4.com | Clare Fallon

Data obtained by Channel 4 News shows water companies across the country appear to be illegally using emergency overflows to discharge sewage into rivers and seas. There are more than 6,000 of them in England and Wales – which regulators say shouldn’t be used more than once a year. But figures show that some are pumping out sewage more than 100 times. The government has vowed to take action against water company bosses unless this kind of behaviour is stopped.