Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing a vote of no confidence in Holyrood due to his handling of the Bute House Agreement, a deal made with the Scottish Green Party last year. The Greens were unhappy with Yousaf’s recent decision to abandon a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 and… Continue reading Can Humza Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?
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Salford torso murder case: Two men arrested
Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to a case in which a human torso was discovered near a bunker at Kersal Dale in Salford earlier this month. The male victim, who remains unidentified, was found by a passer-by near the bunker on the 4th of April. The suspects, aged 42… Continue reading Salford torso murder case: Two men arrested
Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings
Three people were stabbed by a thirteen-year-old girl in a school in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The girl was charged with three counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed weapon on a school premises. The teachers and a student that were stabbed were taken to hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. They have all… Continue reading Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings
Scottish Greens to oppose Yousaf in no-confidence vote
The Scottish Green MSPs have stated that they will support a vote of no-confidence in First Minister Humza Yousaf. This announcement by the Greens has put the future of Yousaf in question as the vote is expected to take place next week, perhaps as early as Thursday. The decision means that Yousaf could struggle to… Continue reading Scottish Greens to oppose Yousaf in no-confidence vote
Post Office executive denies cover-up over Horizon back door
Executives at the Post Office did not knowingly “cover up” information regarding the remote access of sub-postmasters’ Horizon IT system, according to former executive Angela van den Bogerd who appeared at the scandal inquiry. She admitted to not challenging the Post Office’s statements denying a back door into the system, despite receiving “a slew” of… Continue reading Post Office executive denies cover-up over Horizon back door
Katie Simpson murder accused had 'violent past', ex-partner says
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Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages
Actor and politician Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £90,000 each in damages to two individuals he referred to as “paedophiles.” Fox lost a High Court case with former Stonewall trustee, Simon Blake, and drag artist, Crystal. The remarks on social media platform Twitter came in an exchange about a supermarket marking Black History… Continue reading Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages
Synthetic opioids are being advertised on SoundCloud, investigation finds
SoundCloud, a music streaming platform, hosted almost 3,000 advertisements for strong synthetic opioids, according to a BBC investigation. Some advertisements found in the investigation date back a year, and the site has said that it is a victim of “bad actors.” Nitazenes, which are more deadly than heroin and have been linked to almost three… Continue reading Synthetic opioids are being advertised on SoundCloud, investigation finds
Captain Sir Tom Moore's home on sale for £2.25m
Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised millions for NHS charities by walking laps around his garden during the pandemic, lived in a family home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire. The property, which has now been put up for sale for £2.25m, became well-known during Captain Sir Tom’s fundraising efforts. The veteran lived in the house with… Continue reading Captain Sir Tom Moore's home on sale for £2.25m
Sussex police officers deny assaulting care home amputee
Rachel Commotto, 34, and Stephen Smith, 51, both police officers, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a 93-year-old amputee pensioner with pepper spray and a Taser in his care home. The incident took place in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex in June 2022, and the victim, Donald Burgess, passed away 22 days later in hospital. The officers… Continue reading Sussex police officers deny assaulting care home amputee