Author: Dave Carter

Russell Brand has received a prison sentence of ten years and six months following his conviction for rape and multiple counts of sexual assault. During sentencing, Judge Joel Bennathan labelled Brand a “sexual predator” and condemned his conduct as marked by “staggering arrogance.” The 51-year-old was handed nine years for the rape charge, alongside additional… Continue reading Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault

A former detective who was responsible for handling exhibits within her police unit has been sentenced to prison after stealing over £85,000 from her own force. Michelle Kirsty Reason, who worked in a team focused on investigating major drug trafficking operations, unlawfully took money that had been confiscated from criminals. Derbyshire Police revealed that Reason… Continue reading Detective who stole more than £85,000 from own police force jailed

Poundland is facing a critical situation as it struggles to replenish stock on its shelves due to its owners blocking access to cash held in the retailer’s bank accounts. The discount retailer is reportedly nearing collapse, with insiders describing its condition as “running on fumes.” The company has a deadline until Thursday to arrange a… Continue reading Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow

An inquest into a fatal house fire that occurred on Boxing Day last year has revealed that the blaze was likely sparked by electrical appliances. The fire tragically claimed the lives of Fionnghuala Mary Shearman, 38, known as Nu, and her two young children, seven-year-old Eve and four-year-old Ohner. The family home was located in… Continue reading ‘Electrical items sparked’ fire that killed mum and kids on Boxing Day

A civil servant from east London has been convicted on nine counts of fraud after secretly holding multiple full-time positions within the public sector simultaneously. Kashim Chowdhury, aged 56, was found to have maintained five overlapping government jobs during the spring of 2023, illicitly receiving over £284,000 in public funds. The prosecution described his actions… Continue reading Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud

A Sunderland City councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been found guilty of sending a malicious communication after he posted an offensive message targeting Nigerian people on Facebook. The 66-year-old, who had been suspended from Reform UK, denied violating the Communications Act over the post made in March 2024. The controversial comment was revealed following Gibbins’ election… Continue reading Suspended Sunderland Reform councillor found guilty over Facebook post

Since Labour assumed power, it has encountered heightened political challenges concerning its climate goals. This pressure has intensified alongside the rise of Reform UK in opinion polls and the Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, distancing itself from its previous commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Both opposition parties have particularly criticized public… Continue reading Action on energy costs is my overriding aim, says Fahnbulleh

Tommy Walsh, renowned for his expertise in building and DIY, and well-known for his appearances on television shows such as Ground Force, Homes Under the Hammer, and Challenge Tommy Walsh, has passed away at the age of 69. Beginning his career as a professional builder, Walsh gained widespread recognition when he co-starred with Alan Titchmarsh… Continue reading Tommy Walsh: Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star dies aged 69

A passenger aboard a London-bound LNER train described his initial reaction during a mass stabbing incident as fearing the presence of a suicide bomber, a court heard. Milan Campion, who was traveling on the train on 1 November last year, was present when the train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon amid an attack carried… Continue reading Huntingdon train attack passenger ‘feared suicide bomber’

A man with a history of violence toward former partners has been sentenced to life imprisonment after killing his fiancée. Jack Johns, aged 53, was convicted of murdering 51-year-old Malgorzata Wiktor, also known as Gosia, following a relationship that lasted six months. Leeds Crown Court was told that Johns initially “love bombed” Gosia when they… Continue reading Leeds man who killed fiancee after ‘love bombing’ her jailed