'My son will never be the same again after sexual abuse by a friend'

A mother has shared the profound impact that sexual abuse by another child has had on her son’s life, stating that “his life will never be the same again.” This revelation comes as BBC News NI reports that nearly two years’ worth of data shows 231 young people in Northern Ireland have been referred to… Continue reading 'My son will never be the same again after sexual abuse by a friend'

Brain-damaged Scot 'stuck' in hospital at centre of police probes

A woman from Scotland is urgently seeking the transfer of her nephew, who has suffered severe brain damage, from a mental health facility in England that is currently under intense police investigation. Jordan Jones, aged 36, sustained serious brain injuries after being attacked in Aberdeen in 2016. Since mid-2020, he has been receiving rehabilitation at… Continue reading Brain-damaged Scot 'stuck' in hospital at centre of police probes

Mobo Awards: Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big

At the recent Mobo Awards held in Manchester for the first time, Olivia Dean solidified her reputation as one of the UK’s most prominent and exciting artists by winning three major awards. Her soulful second album, *The Art of Loving*, was awarded album of the year, triumphing over strong contenders like Little Simz’s *Lotus* and… Continue reading Mobo Awards: Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big

Meningitis B leaves girl battling for life in 'very rare' case

Noa-Rose’s parents recall a terrifying moment when their four-year-old daughter appeared lifeless in their arms, and even the doctors’ faces showed unmistakable fear. In December 2022, Noa-Rose became critically ill and was admitted to a high dependency ward, where she spent two intense weeks battling for her survival. Hailing from Blackwood in Caerphilly county, her… Continue reading Meningitis B leaves girl battling for life in 'very rare' case

Pilning NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS doctor, has been formally charged with inciting support for the banned organization Hamas. The 31-year-old British Palestinian was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police at her residence in Pilning, South Gloucestershire. Authorities indicated that her arrest was connected to alleged violations of bail conditions that were set after earlier detentions. Following… Continue reading Pilning NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title

Sarah Ferguson has experienced another setback in her public standing as the City of York has officially revoked her honorary Freedom of the City. This distinction, which was originally awarded to her in 1987 following her marriage to Prince Andrew, was unanimously rescinded during an extraordinary council meeting held on Thursday evening. The council’s decision… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title

Reform stands by election candidate appearing to perform Nazi salute

Reform is continuing to support one of its top candidates for the upcoming Welsh Parliament election in May, despite controversy surrounding a photograph that appears to show him making a Nazi salute. The image in question features Corey Edwards, a former Conservative ministerial adviser, with his right arm raised and a finger placed beneath his… Continue reading Reform stands by election candidate appearing to perform Nazi salute

Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses

A previously published report that claimed a dramatic increase in church attendance among young people in England and Wales has been withdrawn after the discovery of significant flaws in the data. The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Bible Society, was found to contain fraudulent survey responses, which undermined its conclusions. YouGov has… Continue reading Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses

Former council leader guilty of sexually assaulting young men

Jordan Linden, a former leader of North Lanarkshire Council and former chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, has been convicted of multiple sexual offences involving young men. The 30-year-old, who resigned from his council leadership position in 2022 following the emergence of allegations, was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault. Initially, Linden faced… Continue reading Former council leader guilty of sexually assaulting young men

Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told

The partner of a man seriously injured in the Nottingham attacks has expressed deep frustration with the organizations involved in the public inquiry, claiming they have repeatedly caused distress to the victims’ families. The inquiry itself is investigating the circumstances before and after the tragic events that unfolded on 13 June 2023, when Valdo Calocane… Continue reading Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told