Green Party ordered to pay £90k after losing gender critical case

The Green Party of England and Wales have been ordered to pay £90,000 to cover the costs of their former deputy leader, Shahrar Ali, who won a discrimination case against them. In February, a court ruled that the Greens had unlawfully discriminated against Ali during a row over his gender-critical beliefs and awarded him £9,100… Continue reading Green Party ordered to pay £90k after losing gender critical case

Titanic maker Harland & Wolff to run out of cash within weeks

Harland & Wolff, the famous Belfast shipbuilding company, is in danger of going bankrupt and risking hundreds of jobs, according to the BBC. The firm, known for building the Titanic over a century ago, is currently in negotiations to prevent its collapse. The announcement comes after a memo was sent out by one of the… Continue reading Titanic maker Harland & Wolff to run out of cash within weeks

Teacher cleared by court for coconut placard at rally

Marieha Hussain, a teacher from Buckinghamshire, has been acquitted of a racially aggravated public order offense for carrying a placard at a pro-Palestinian protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts. The image showed the then Prime Minister and Home Secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree. Prosecutor Jonathan Bryan argued that a… Continue reading Teacher cleared by court for coconut placard at rally

William and Kate donate funds to burgled Peckham food bank

Following the burglary of Southwark Foodbank in London, the Prince and Princess of Wales have made a charitable donation to replenish the stock of food and hygiene products, worth £3,000, that were stolen. The foodbank thanked the royal couple and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community. The food stocks of the… Continue reading William and Kate donate funds to burgled Peckham food bank

Police still hunting 100 suspects over Harehills disorder

Police are still searching for at least 100 people involved in violent disorder in Leeds back in July, according to a meeting of the county’s police and crime panel. West Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable John Robins informed the meeting that 35 arrests have been made so far in regards to the events of that night,… Continue reading Police still hunting 100 suspects over Harehills disorder

MI5 'monitored' girl who took her own life after terror charge

Rhianan Rudd, a teenage girl who was monitored by the UK intelligence agency MI5, committed suicide after being groomed by a far-right American extremist and being accused of terrorism offenses. Rhianan, who at the time of her death was a looked after child, was only 15 when she was charged with terrorism offenses, making her… Continue reading MI5 'monitored' girl who took her own life after terror charge

Ex-Met police officer Craig Carter jailed for theft from dead man

PC Craig Carter, a former Metropolitan Police officer from Harlow, Essex, has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for stealing around £115 from the wallet of Italian filmmaker and actor Claudio Gaetani, who had collapsed and died while on his way to visit friends in north London in September 2020. While on duty, Carter… Continue reading Ex-Met police officer Craig Carter jailed for theft from dead man

Met PC's assault conviction for bus fare arrest is quashed

PC Perry Lathwood, a Metropolitan Police officer, has had his conviction quashed after being fined for assault for the wrongful arrest of a woman for bus fare evasion in Croydon, south London. PC Lathwood’s appeal was upheld at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, and he was initially convicted of common assault on 17th May after… Continue reading Met PC's assault conviction for bus fare arrest is quashed

Man arrested after three die in Luton block of flats

Police have arrested a man aged 18 on suspicion of murder, following the discovery of three deceased people in the Marsh Farm area of Luton. Officers were responding to concerns about the welfare of some residents when they discovered the injured people at a flat in the 15-storey Leabank building at approximately 05:30 BST. All… Continue reading Man arrested after three die in Luton block of flats

Sam Tompkins 'just wants dad's necklace back' after Brighton burglary

Sam Tompkins, a Brighton-based singer, has pleaded for the return of his father’s cross necklace after burglars took it in a raid on his house. The musician’s father, John Tompkins, passed away last year, and the necklace, which he wore for over a decade, was of “sentimental value”. Tompkins revealed the items had been lost… Continue reading Sam Tompkins 'just wants dad's necklace back' after Brighton burglary