Author: Dave Carter

A man has been convicted of murdering his partner after inflicting more than 100 injuries on her and leaving her to die in their home. The victim, Stephanie Blundell, was found deceased by her father at their Canal Street residence in Chester on 20 July. When Philip Blundell went to check on his daughter, he… Continue reading Killer left partner to die after attacking her at Chester home

The Home Office has secured permission to appeal a recent High Court judgment that found the proscription of the campaign group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws to be unlawful. Earlier this month, judges ruled that the group’s activities did not meet the necessary criteria to justify labeling it as a terrorist organization. Despite this, the… Continue reading Home Office allowed to appeal Palestine Action court ruling

John Lewis has decided to exit its housebuilding venture, abandoning plans to construct 1,000 homes across three different locations. The decision comes in response to increased borrowing and construction costs that have risen significantly since the company first entered the residential development market in 2020. In addition to halting its building projects, John Lewis is… Continue reading John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business

The jury in the murder trial of Natalie McNally has been presented with a video initially described by the accused as a live stream, which prosecutors contend was actually recorded days in advance. Stephen McCullagh, aged 36, reportedly used this video as an alibi but later acknowledged to police that it was not live. McCullagh,… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Murder trial jury shown Stephen McCullagh's 'so-called' live stream

A man accused of contributing to his wife’s suicide has told the court that she fabricated claims of abuse against him. Christopher Trybus, from Swindon, Wiltshire, is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter, controlling and coercive behavior, and two counts of rape. He denies all allegations related to his wife, Tarryn Baird’s, death in November 2017.… Continue reading Swindon man loved wife he is accused of killing, court told

The BBC has acknowledged that broadcasting a racial slur uttered by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the Bafta Film Awards was a “serious mistake.” The guest, John Davidson, who lives with Tourette’s and experiences involuntary verbal tics, shouted the offensive word during the ceremony while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting… Continue reading BBC says racial slur at Baftas was 'serious mistake' and fast-tracks investigation

The UK government has refuted claims that the agreement regarding the Chagos Islands is currently paused, despite a minister’s earlier remarks implying such a halt. Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer informed MPs that the UK was “pausing” the legislative process to transfer sovereignty over the territory to Mauritius to engage in further discussions with the… Continue reading UK government denies Chagos Islands deal bill is paused

Supporters of Scotland’s national football team will be able to wear traditional sporrans along with their kilts when attending matches at this summer’s World Cup, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced. This decision follows negotiations with FIFA, as initial stadium security rules had prohibited sporrans due to their size and the restrictions on bags… Continue reading Scotland fans secure Fifa approval to wear sporrans at World Cup

Here is a summary of the news article you shared: — **Former Gamekeeper Convicted of Murder in Highland Perthshire** David Campbell, aged 77, a former gamekeeper, has been found guilty of murdering Brian Low, a retired groundsman, on a remote country path in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. The incident took place on Leafy Lane, Aberfeldy, in… Continue reading Killer guilty of shooting man on remote country path in Aberfeldy

Sir Keir Starmer has indicated to Members of Parliament that he intends to explore options to improve fairness within the student loans system. This statement came after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the current system during Prime Minister’s Questions, describing it as being “at breaking point” and labeling it a “debt trap” for graduates. Earlier… Continue reading Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer'