Four members of a drug gang have been found guilty of orchestrating four ammonia attacks in Gateshead, north-east England. Andrew Foster, 26, was sprayed in the face at his home and later died after suffering a fatal asthma attack in August last year. The killers were also found guilty of three other similar chemical attacks,… Continue reading Drugs gang guilty of Gateshead ammonia attack murder
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Woman arrested over Northampton 1982 newborn baby death
Police have arrested a 57-year-old woman on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a baby girl over 40 years ago. In May 1982, a body was found in Northampton, and while the discovery was investigated at the time, nobody was prosecuted. However, new evidence has recently come to light following a cold… Continue reading Woman arrested over Northampton 1982 newborn baby death
HIV image in online version of Green manifesto removed by party
The Green Party’s online manifesto has been removed temporarily following backlash over an image of an ill man being used to illustrate its HIV policy in the easy-read version of the document. The party aims to work towards ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. The easy-read version stated that “We will try to stop any… Continue reading HIV image in online version of Green manifesto removed by party
Iceland volcano may have caused Edinburgh sulphur dioxide spike
Sulphur dioxide levels in Edinburgh have reached their highest levels since the 1970s due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland. Experts believe emissions from the non-explosive fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 29 may have caused an “unprecedented” spike in the pollutant. Researchers at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) said there… Continue reading Iceland volcano may have caused Edinburgh sulphur dioxide spike
Historic Standedge Tunnel opens to canoeists for first time
Canoeists can now explore the UK’s longest, deepest, and highest canal tunnel, Standedge Tunnel, which has opened to the public for the first time in its 200-year history. Running for 3.5 miles (5.6km) beneath the Pennines between Marsden in West Yorkshire and Diggle in Lancashire, the tunnel was dubbed one of the seven wonders of… Continue reading Historic Standedge Tunnel opens to canoeists for first time
Daytimers to take over London’s Horniman Museum for celebration of South Asian artistry
The Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, South East London will host a day festival in celebration of South Asian creativity on Saturday, June 15 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The museum invited the Daytimers, a South Asian underground collective, to take over the space for the event. Daytimers are recognized for their impact on… Continue reading Daytimers to take over London’s Horniman Museum for celebration of South Asian artistry
Plans for new 8,500-capacity arena in Edinburgh given green light
Edinburgh has been given the green light for a brand new 8,500-capacity arena, with AEG acquiring planning approval yesterday (June 12). The new location is anticipated to bring in 700,000 guests every year and is projected to open in Edinburgh Park by 2027, with work beginning in 2025. The project is projected to cost £80… Continue reading Plans for new 8,500-capacity arena in Edinburgh given green light
Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn case
Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat, was not adequately trained before the crash that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn outside an American airbase in August 2019, according to Northamptonshire coroner Anne Pember. Dunn died as a result of injuries sustained during a head-on collision outside RAF Croughton, where Sacoolas’s husband was based at… Continue reading Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn case
Harlow Collinge: Childminder jailed for 12 years for killing baby boy
A childminder has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in jail for the death of a nine-month-old boy. Karen Foster admitted to shaking and killing Harlow Collinge. Foster was a registered childminder with nine years of experience, and Harlow had been dropped off to her by his mother, Gemma Collinge. The incident occurred… Continue reading Harlow Collinge: Childminder jailed for 12 years for killing baby boy
NHS cyber attack: Delays as only critical tests selected – GP
The impact of the recent cyber attack on IT systems at Synnovis has caused a “massive effect” on pathology services in London. The attack has resulted in staff being asked to only process “clinically critical” samples which has caused delays in blood tests. Pathology services have been affected at King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St… Continue reading NHS cyber attack: Delays as only critical tests selected – GP