Author: Dave Carter

Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court to deny all sex abuse allegations brought against him by two women identified as Complainant A and Complainant B. Speaking for the first time during the ongoing trial at Newry Crown Court, Sir Jeffrey categorically rejected the claims, which include 18 charges… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader tells sex abuse trial alleged victims are lying

John Healey’s departure from his role as defence secretary came as a surprise to many, given his reputation as a steadfast and loyal minister within the Labour Party. Throughout his tenure, Healey was known for his discretion, rarely engaging in internal briefings against colleagues or the Treasury, and maintaining consistency between his public and private… Continue reading John Healey: Why spending deal offered to defence secretary led to him quitting

A Dundee man has been convicted of making inappropriate sexual comments to a group of girls aged between 12 and 14 before pushing one of them to the ground. Ilia Belov, 22, stated he confronted the girls after they directed abusive language at him and claimed he saw one girl carrying a knife prior to… Continue reading Brother and sister guilty of attacking teenage girls in Dundee

Three individuals have been sentenced to prison following violent disturbances at a protest in Southampton linked to the murder of Henry Nowak. Darren Medhurst, aged 36 from Carnation Road, Southampton, received a sentence of three years and three months. Meanwhile, Callum Darch, 27, from St Blaize Road, Romsey, and Harley Haynes, 23, of Avenue Road,… Continue reading Three jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton

All individuals seeking asylum who had been accommodated at The Bell Hotel, a site that has experienced significant public unrest, have now been relocated. The hotel, situated in Epping, became a focal point for protests last summer following the arrest and conviction of one of its residents on charges related to the sexual assault of… Continue reading Epping asylum seeker hotel vacated after fire safety concerns

A man employed in a shop has been convicted and sentenced for grooming and trafficking seven girls aged between 12 and 16 for sexual exploitation. Bawan Harwe, aged 28, deceived his victims by contacting them on social media under a false identity, offering money and e-cigarettes to gain their trust before subjecting them to rape… Continue reading Rapist jailed for trafficking and abusing girls in Doncaster

Two brothers who were competing in a high-speed race to get home have been convicted in connection with a fatal collision that claimed the life of a father and caused severe injury to his young son. The tragic incident occurred near Welshpool in November 2024 when a BMW X3, driven by Abubakr Ben Yusaf, collided… Continue reading Brothers who were racing home found guilty of killing man in Welshpool crash

A tragic incident has claimed the life of a 19-year-old police officer who was injured in a collision while attending to a separate traffic accident. Jess Turnbull, a recently recruited member of Northumbria Police, succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Wednesday after the crash occurred late Monday night. Turnbull had joined the force just… Continue reading Cramlington crash police officer, 19, dies in hospital

A farmer found guilty of contempt of court for keeping a concealed dwelling within an agricultural barn has criticized the council involved in the legal action against her, accusing them of showing “no compassion.” Helen Lowe, who lives at North Park Farm in Darley Dale, built the hidden home without obtaining planning permission. The local… Continue reading 'Hidden house' farmer hits back after contempt conviction

An asylum seeker named Sheraz Malik has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of raping an 18-year-old woman in a Nottinghamshire park. The incident occurred at Sutton Lawn park in Sutton-in-Ashfield on June 29 of the previous year. Malik’s attack followed shortly after the same woman was sexually assaulted by… Continue reading Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, in Nottinghamshire park jailed