Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, a female teenage soldier, has died in what is believed to be a suicide after experiencing sexual harassment from one of her superiors. According to an Army investigation, Beck’s boss sent her over 1,000 WhatsApp messages and voicemails in October 2021, with this number increasing to over 3,500 in November,… Continue reading Dead soldier suffered relentless sexual harassment – Army report
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Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News
GB News has fired Laurence Fox following controversial comments he made about a female journalist live on air. The former actor and political activist had hosted a weekly show on the channel and sparked outrage when he asked what “self-respecting man” would “climb into bed” with Ava Evans. More than 8,800 people complained about Fox’s… Continue reading Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News
Nightclub lasers in India could be causing retinal damage, experts warn
Experts in India are warning that the increasing use of laser shows at nightclubs and other events is causing retinal damage, particularly for clubgoers aged 25 to 30. Doctors are seeing more incidents of this type of damage around the country, putting young people at greater risk. During the recent Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, five clubbers… Continue reading Nightclub lasers in India could be causing retinal damage, experts warn
Glasgow’s New World announces line-ups for former site of The Arches
Glasgow’s iconic nightclub, The Arches, closed its doors eight years ago, but the site is set to re-open this December as New World. Promoters Watchtower, who run the FLY Open Air festival and other Scottish events, will launch the nightclub with six nights already announced, including Fra.zier’s Open Till Close night with Gary Beck and… Continue reading Glasgow’s New World announces line-ups for former site of The Arches
Warnings issued over “Silver Punisher” pills circulating in Manchester
Manchester-based drug testing facility MANDRAKE has issued a warning about a high-strength ecstasy pill known as the “Silver Punisher”. The warnings were published on October 2, stating that multiple pills that were tested contained an average MDMA content of 252 mg/tablet, which is 2.5 times the common dose. This has prompted MANDRAKE to warn people… Continue reading Warnings issued over “Silver Punisher” pills circulating in Manchester
HS2 scaled back as Rishi Sunak makes new transport pledges
Following the scrapping of the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail link, the British Prime Minister has pledged billions for transportation projects across the country. In a speech at the Conservative party conference, Rishi Sunak revealed that £36 billion would be spent on alternative rail, road, and bus schemes instead. This decision was… Continue reading HS2 scaled back as Rishi Sunak makes new transport pledges
Beckhams united for David's documentary premiere
A new Netflix documentary shines a light on the professional footballing career of David Beckham, the former star who captured the hearts of millions of fans around the globe. The film premiered in London this week, and the occasion was marked by a star-studded turnout, including Beckham’s wife Victoria and their children. The documentary presents… Continue reading Beckhams united for David's documentary premiere
Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – Sunak
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has proposed that the age at which individuals can legally purchase cigarettes and tobacco in England should increase by one year each year until it eventually prohibits all purchases. Sunak stated that MPs will vote on the issue, with the age rising annually from 18 years, meaning that from… Continue reading Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – Sunak
Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital
An investigation into corporate manslaughter has been launched at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where child killer Lucy Letby worked as a nurse. Letby was recently found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of six others. The police investigation is in its early stages but… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital
PSNI: Jon Boutcher picked as interim chief constable
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has announced that Jon Boutcher is being lined up as interim chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The two parties are expected to shortly enter an agreement to that effect, with the appointment being subject to due diligence and ministerial approval. The post became vacant in… Continue reading PSNI: Jon Boutcher picked as interim chief constable