Giuffre family hold anniversary vigil ahead of King's US visit

A solemn memorial vigil was held in Washington DC to honor the memory of Virginia Giuffre on the first anniversary of her passing. Family members, friends, and supporters gathered near the Washington Monument to pay tribute to Giuffre, known for her role as a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The event… Continue reading Giuffre family hold anniversary vigil ahead of King's US visit

Parties spend thousands of pounds targeting voters on social media

In the lead-up to the Senedd election, Welsh Labour invested significantly more in social media advertising on Facebook and Instagram compared to other political parties, according to data from Meta. Between 20 March and 18 April, the party allocated £33,572 towards advertising on these platforms. Following Welsh Labour, Plaid Cymru spent £15,360 during the same… Continue reading Parties spend thousands of pounds targeting voters on social media

Gladiator Giant claims he was axed from BBC show over girlfriend's job

Jamie Bigg, widely recognized on the BBC’s Gladiators as Giant, has announced his departure from the show following the conclusion of its current series. The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter, who stands 6ft 5in (1.96m) tall and maintains his impressive physique with 52cm biceps and a 10,000-calorie daily diet, has been part of the revived… Continue reading Gladiator Giant claims he was axed from BBC show over girlfriend's job

Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park

Tragedy struck at a park in west London when a woman and a child, believed to be mother and son, encountered difficulties in the water and subsequently died. The incident took place at Elthorne Park in Ealing, where emergency services were quickly dispatched following the distress call on Saturday. Despite their immediate response, both individuals… Continue reading Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park

Tartan Army 'taking back control' from Fifa with ticket exchange

Supporters of the Scottish national football team, known as the Tartan Army, have launched a fan-operated ticket exchange website designed to address the rising costs of World Cup tickets. This initiative, spearheaded by Edinburgh fan Carey McEvoy, aims to offer Scotland fans a platform to trade and sell their match tickets without the steep resale… Continue reading Tartan Army 'taking back control' from Fifa with ticket exchange

Sinn Féin president calls for O'Neill's re-election as first minister

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has urged her party to ensure that Michelle O’Neill is re-elected as first minister in the upcoming assembly election scheduled for next May. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, McDonald reaffirmed her position as party leader following the next election in the Republic of Ireland, dismissing reports of internal dissatisfaction… Continue reading Sinn Féin president calls for O'Neill's re-election as first minister

Murder arrest following death of man, 74, in Trevethin, Torfaen

Authorities have taken a man into custody on suspicion of murder following the death of a 74-year-old individual. The incident occurred in Trevethin, Torfaen, where police were called to a residence in Bythway Road on Thursday afternoon. According to Gwent Police, officers responded to reports at approximately 16:55 BST regarding a man who had sustained… Continue reading Murder arrest following death of man, 74, in Trevethin, Torfaen

Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not give evidence in front of MPs

A significant individual connected to the controversy over Lord Mandelson’s security clearance will not be appearing in person before a parliamentary committee. The Foreign Affairs Committee had requested the attendance of Ian Collard, a civil servant who was in charge of the security team at the Foreign Office, to provide evidence next week. However, the… Continue reading Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not give evidence in front of MPs

Influencer dies after being hit by car outside Soho nightclub

A tragic event unfolded in central London when social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision involving a car and several pedestrians outside a nightclub. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of 19 April on Argyll Street, Soho, near Oxford Circus. Despite receiving hospital treatment, Zakrzewska passed away six… Continue reading Influencer dies after being hit by car outside Soho nightclub

Woman arrested after two children die in house fire

A devastating house fire in Wolverhampton has resulted in the deaths of two young children, with a woman subsequently arrested in connection to the tragedy. The incident occurred on Mason Street on Friday evening at approximately 20:30 BST, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Upon arrival, firefighters entered the burning property and managed to… Continue reading Woman arrested after two children die in house fire