Presbyterian Church: Criminal investigation launched over safeguarding issues

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has announced the commencement of a criminal investigation in response to safeguarding concerns raised within the Presbyterian Church of Ireland (PCI). This followed the recent resignation of the church’s moderator, Reverend Trevor Gribben, who stepped down amid revelations of “serious and significant failings” related to safeguarding practices spanning… Continue reading Presbyterian Church: Criminal investigation launched over safeguarding issues

UK weather: Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as -12C forecast

The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a blast of Arctic air, resulting in a significant drop in temperatures and prompting warnings for snow and ice. The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather alerts covering Scotland and northern England for Tuesday, highlighting concerns about icy conditions and snowfall. Alongside these, the UK Health Security Agency… Continue reading UK weather: Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as -12C forecast

John Whaite: Strictly contestant and Bake Off winner reveals steroid addiction

John Whaite, the television chef widely recognized for winning The Great British Bake Off in 2012 and for finishing as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, has opened up about his difficult experience with steroid addiction. In a heartfelt Instagram video, the 36-year-old revealed that he had been using anabolic steroids illegally for five… Continue reading John Whaite: Strictly contestant and Bake Off winner reveals steroid addiction

Birmingham agency bin staff to strike over bullying

Agency refuse workers who were brought in to fill the gap during Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike have now decided to take industrial action themselves, citing allegations of bullying and harassment. The original strike, involving hundreds of Unite union members in Birmingham, has been ongoing since March and centers on disputes over pay and job security.… Continue reading Birmingham agency bin staff to strike over bullying

British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

A man from the UK, Joseph O’Connor, who was involved in hacking prominent Twitter (now X) accounts as part of a Bitcoin fraud scheme, has been ordered to surrender £4.1 million in stolen cryptocurrency. O’Connor, originally from Liverpool, gained control of over 130 high-profile accounts in July 2020, including those belonging to notable figures such… Continue reading British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

Bridget Jones statue: 'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger recently expressed her fondness for a newly unveiled statue of Bridget Jones, describing it as “adorable” and noting, “I think she’s much cuter than me.” This statue, celebrating the iconic character Zellweger has portrayed for over two decades, was revealed to the public in Leicester Square, London, on Monday. Bridget Jones, a character… Continue reading Bridget Jones statue: 'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger

Disruption warning as four days of snow and ice on the way

Scotland is expected to experience a prolonged period of snow and icy conditions that could affect much of the country over the coming four days. The Met Office has put in place a series of yellow weather warnings, signaling potential hazards from ice and snowfall beginning Monday evening and continuing through to Thursday night. These… Continue reading Disruption warning as four days of snow and ice on the way

Jonte William Bluck named as baby killed by XL bully in Rogiet

A tragic incident involving a family’s XL bully dog has resulted in the death of a nine-month-old infant, whose identity was revealed during the commencement of an inquest. Jonte William Bluck suffered fatal injuries after being bitten by the dog while he was at his father’s residence in Crossway, Rogiet, Monmouthshire, on 2 November 2025.… Continue reading Jonte William Bluck named as baby killed by XL bully in Rogiet

Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts and secures world number one spot

Luke Littler secured the number one position in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) world rankings for the first time by defeating Luke Humphries 16-11 to claim the Grand Slam of Darts title in Wolverhampton. Littler had already ensured he would overtake Humphries at the top of the rankings after his 16-9 semi-final victory against Danny… Continue reading Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts and secures world number one spot