Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan made an unexpected slip during a campaign event when she mistakenly urged Labour supporters to cast their vote for Plaid Cymru. The incident occurred at a gathering in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, just ahead of the upcoming Senedd election. Initially, Morgan encouraged the audience to back Welsh Labour, but… Continue reading Welsh Labour leader Morgan says 'vote Plaid Cymru' in speech slip-up
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Springhill Inquest: Inquest hears force used against 16-year-old boy was 'not reasonable'
An inquest examining the fatal shooting of five individuals in west Belfast has revealed that the force used against a 16-year-old boy was deemed “not reasonable.” Among those killed on 9 July 1972 in the Springhill estate was John Dougal, alongside Patrick Butler, aged 38; Father Noel Fitzpatrick, 42; David McCafferty, 15; and Margaret Gargan,… Continue reading Springhill Inquest: Inquest hears force used against 16-year-old boy was 'not reasonable'
'Truly depraved' rapist jailed for 17 years for Wrexham attack
A 24-year-old man from Manchester has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for an attack in Wrexham, where he forcibly took an 18-year-old woman into the woods and raped her. Gift Oladele committed the assault in September of the previous year, having initially approached the young woman while she was out with friends. The… Continue reading 'Truly depraved' rapist jailed for 17 years for Wrexham attack
Essex neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 gun sting
Alfie Coleman, a 21-year-old neo-Nazi from Great Notley, Essex, has been found guilty of preparing terrorist acts after attempting to purchase a firearm and compiling a list of so-called “race traitors.” The conviction followed a retrial at the Old Bailey, after the initial jury was unable to reach a verdict. In September 2023, MI5 officers… Continue reading Essex neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 gun sting
Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak
Farringdon station was evacuated and closed following a suspected gas leak, with a few passengers reporting symptoms of illness. The British Transport Police (BTP) responded to the incident shortly after 09:42 BST, and the disruption has impacted train operations at the station. According to BTP, officers were joined at the scene by ambulance crews and… Continue reading Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak
Banksy's signature appears on new statue in central London
In central London’s Waterloo Place, a new statue has been discovered that many believe to be the work of the elusive street artist Banksy. This large sculpture depicts a man dressed in a suit stepping forward from a plinth while carrying a flag that obscures his face. It was first noticed on Wednesday in the… Continue reading Banksy's signature appears on new statue in central London
Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, Home Office says
The Home Office has officially recognized for the first time that a woman subjected to abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed is a victim of modern slavery, according to information obtained by the BBC. Rachael Louw, who has chosen to waive her anonymity, was trafficked and abused by both the former Harrods owner and his brother,… Continue reading Al Fayed survivor was modern slavery victim, Home Office says
What the King and Queen did on their second day in the US
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their official visit to Washington DC on Tuesday, where they met with President Trump’s cabinet members. During the visit, the King addressed a joint session of the US Congress, marking America’s 250th anniversary with a commemorative speech. The day’s events concluded with a state dinner held at the… Continue reading What the King and Queen did on their second day in the US
BBC obtains Northamptonshire Police video of woman's arrest
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'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Mandy, a Trading Standards investigator, endured a terrifying campaign of intimidation after confronting a criminal gang involved in illegal cigarette and nitrous oxide sales. The abuse began with a midnight phone call threatening her life and the destruction of her home. These threats escalated over time, including repeated attacks where groups of men showed up… Continue reading 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs