North Sea ship captain guilty of US tanker crash death

The captain of the cargo vessel Solong has been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with a tanker in the North Sea. The incident occurred on 10 March 2025, involving the US tanker Stena Immaculate near the coast of East Yorkshire. Tragically, Mark Angelo Pernia, a 38-year-old crew member aboard the Solong, remains… Continue reading North Sea ship captain guilty of US tanker crash death

Scottish government confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill

The Scottish government has confirmed it will not back a proposed bill intended to make paying for sex a criminal offence. This legislation, introduced by independent MSP Ash Regan and known as the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill, is unlikely to succeed without official government support. Siobhian Brown, the Minister for Victims and Community… Continue reading Scottish government confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill

Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence as Labour criticises process

Tulip Siddiq, a former minister and Labour MP, has been handed a four-year prison sentence on corruption charges by a Bangladeshi court. The Labour Party has condemned the legal proceedings as unjust. Alongside Siddiq, her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and two other family members also received various prison sentences tied to separate corruption… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence as Labour criticises process

Serial killer Steve Wright admits Victoria Hall murder in 1999

Steve Wright, a convicted serial killer, has admitted to the kidnapping and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, a crime that occurred over 25 years ago in Suffolk. Victoria’s body was discovered naked in a ditch, five days after she went missing following an evening out in Felixstowe in September 1999. Wright, who is currently serving… Continue reading Serial killer Steve Wright admits Victoria Hall murder in 1999

Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris accused of more sexual offences

Dan Norris, a former Labour Member of Parliament and ex-mayor of the West of England, has been re-arrested amid ongoing investigations into multiple sexual offence allegations. The 66-year-old independent MP is suspected of several serious offences, including the rape of more than one woman, sexual assault, voyeurism, and upskirting. These allegations span a period from… Continue reading Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris accused of more sexual offences

Queen's University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell over Epstein links

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has decided to end its association with former US Senator George Mitchell, who was instrumental in advancing the peace process in Northern Ireland, due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The university will remove Mitchell’s name from the Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice and take down… Continue reading Queen's University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell over Epstein links

Victoria Hart: Police probe murder of British mum in Spain

Victoria Hart, a 33-year-old British mother of three originally from Solihull, tragically lost her life on 24 January in the Spanish town of Alhaurín el Grande, located in Andalusia between Marbella and Malaga. Known for her dedication to her children and her community, Victoria’s death is being investigated as a possible case of gender-based violence,… Continue reading Victoria Hart: Police probe murder of British mum in Spain

Warning after birds glued down by sticky rodent traps

An Irish wildlife organization has issued a warning after several wild birds were found caught and harmed by glue-type traps designed to capture rodents. These sticky traps have ensnared species including robins and starlings, raising serious animal welfare concerns. While such traps are banned in the Republic of Ireland, they remain legal and in use… Continue reading Warning after birds glued down by sticky rodent traps

Gorton and Denton by-election: Workers Party of Britain not standing

The Workers Party of Britain has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming by-election for Gorton and Denton. Describing the choice as a “difficult decision,” the party’s leadership stated that the withdrawal was made with the best interests of the working-class community in mind. George Galloway, the party leader, made clear the strategic… Continue reading Gorton and Denton by-election: Workers Party of Britain not standing

AI 'slop' is transforming social media – and there's a backlash

It looks like you’ve shared a partial article discussing the proliferation of “AI slop” — a term used for low-quality, repetitive, or disturbing AI-generated content circulating especially on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. The article highlights concerns from various perspectives: – **Mark Zuckerberg (Meta CEO)** acknowledges AI makes creating and remixing content easier… Continue reading AI 'slop' is transforming social media – and there's a backlash