Nicholas Rossi, the man who resisted extradition from Scotland for two years while claiming mistaken identity, has confessed that he is the same person as Arthur Knight. During a bail hearing in one of his two rape cases in Utah, Rossi denied that he had fled the country in 2017 to evade arrest and claimed… Continue reading US fugitive Nicholas Rossi admits he used the alias Arthur Knight
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Liam Payne – life of former One Direction singer in pictures
The world is mourning the loss of singer Liam Payne, who passed away at the young age of 31. Payne was known for his rise to fame as a member of the popular boy band One Direction, before embarking on a successful solo career. He made headlines in 2017 when he had a son, Bear,… Continue reading Liam Payne – life of former One Direction singer in pictures
Treasury hints at debt rule shift to fund major projects
The UK Treasury has suggested it may alter its self-imposed rule on debt to borrow billions to fund new infrastructure projects, it has emerged. The proposed changes would allow for independent checks and controls on spending for large-scale building work. The measures would mean the government would borrow taxpayer money more efficiently, however, safeguards would… Continue reading Treasury hints at debt rule shift to fund major projects
Luton woman faces deportation threat after 22 years in the UK
Amika Brown, a woman who has been living in the UK for 22 years, claims she has been left “traumatised” after receiving a letter from the Home Office informing her that she could be deported. Brown, from Luton, married for the second time in 2019, around two weeks after being naturalised as a British citizen… Continue reading Luton woman faces deportation threat after 22 years in the UK
Clíodhna Doherty: Newry Artist's work to hang in the Louvre
Clíodhna Doherty, a Newry artist, will fulfill a long-held wish when her painting ‘Laura’ is placed on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. During Art Basel Paris, where the world’s art luminaries gather to celebrate their prowess, her artwork will be part of the exhibition. The Art Shopping event begins on October 18 and… Continue reading Clíodhna Doherty: Newry Artist's work to hang in the Louvre
Boston 'is dying from the inside out', retailers warn
The town of Boston in Lincolnshire is facing an epidemic of empty shops. More than a quarter of its retail spaces are vacant, and the situation looks set to worsen. A few lucky establishments, such as Café Noglish and designer store Coneys, are doing better than others, but the majority of the struggling town centre’s… Continue reading Boston 'is dying from the inside out', retailers warn
Liam Payne: 'We all let you down', says Sharon Osborne in tribute
Following the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, Sharon Osbourne spoke out on Instagram claiming that the music industry let him down. She expressed her sadness that Payne was “just a kid” when he entered the industry, “one of the toughest industries in the world”. Osbourne’s words join a chorus of tributes pouring… Continue reading Liam Payne: 'We all let you down', says Sharon Osborne in tribute
Fraudsters steal £3m a day as cases rise
According to figures from the UK banking industry, fraud cases have increased by 16%, with con artists stealing more than £3m per day. The criminals are targeting victims by deceiving them into giving away their one-time passcodes, trade body UK Finance reported. Even though the number of reported cases has risen, the total losses have… Continue reading Fraudsters steal £3m a day as cases rise
Liam Payne fans in Buenos Aires pay 'bittersweet' tribute
Fans of One Direction have gathered outside the Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died after falling from a balcony. Some left scrawled notes with an excerpt from a One Direction lyric, flowers and candles. Payne was himself a member of the band, which embarked on a global tour in 2014. Sombre crowds outside the… Continue reading Liam Payne fans in Buenos Aires pay 'bittersweet' tribute
Tower Bridge: Man 'knew he was buying London Bridge for Arizona'
The popular urban legend that an American businessman once mistakenly purchased Tower Bridge instead of London Bridge has been debunked by the grandson of the original buyer. In 1968, Robert McCulloch bought the Victorian London Bridge and moved its exterior blocks to Lake Havasu in Arizona to help develop the town, but rumours persist to… Continue reading Tower Bridge: Man 'knew he was buying London Bridge for Arizona'