Burnham rules out calling early election as PM

Andy Burnham has definitively stated that he does not intend to call an early general election should he become prime minister later this month. During an online Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit, he was asked about the possibility of an election being called prematurely. Burnham responded, “No. As I said in my speech… Continue reading Burnham rules out calling early election as PM

Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iranian regime

Two Romanian men have been imprisoned for their involvement in a stabbing attack on a journalist in Wimbledon, carried out on behalf of the Iranian government to silence him. The victim, Pouria Zeraati, is a reporter for Iran International, a Persian-language channel known for its critical coverage of the Iranian regime. The incident occurred in… Continue reading Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iranian regime

Prince William talks World Cup fever on Travis Kelce podcast

Prince William recently appeared in a relaxed and candid conversation on the New Heights podcast, hosted by American football star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce. During the 28-minute episode, the Prince discussed his passion for football, humorously correcting Travis on the use of “football” instead of “soccer,” reflecting the British terminology. The chat… Continue reading Prince William talks World Cup fever on Travis Kelce podcast

Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa to appeal conviction and sentence

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering student Henry Nowak, is attempting to challenge both his conviction and sentence. Digwa was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years in June, following his fatal stabbing of the 18-year-old in Southampton last December. The sentence imposed on Digwa… Continue reading Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa to appeal conviction and sentence

Penarth dine-and-dash pair enjoy two-course dinner at The Custom House

A restaurant owner in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, has expressed frustration after a couple left their meal unpaid at The Custom House, a local eatery. The pair enjoyed a seafood dinner including a £52 Dover sole, as well as calamari, and consumed eight Cokes along with a two-course set menu, accumulating a total bill of… Continue reading Penarth dine-and-dash pair enjoy two-course dinner at The Custom House

Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete

A Greek court has convicted a man in connection with the murder of Jean Hanlon, a Scottish woman whose death occurred 17 years ago on the island of Crete. Jean’s body was retrieved from the waters near Heraklion in March 2009, initially believed to have died accidentally. However, after her family challenged the original investigation,… Continue reading Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete

UK and Pakistan in talks about deporting grooming gang leader

UK government representatives are currently engaged in discussions with Pakistani officials regarding the potential deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, to Pakistan. Ahmed was released from prison this week after serving a sentence for numerous counts of rape and sexual offences against young girls, having been initially convicted in 2012.… Continue reading UK and Pakistan in talks about deporting grooming gang leader

World Cup: Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match

The police have expressed concerns over the government’s last-minute decision to allow pubs in England to remain open until 5:00 AM BST on Monday for the World Cup match against Mexico. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) highlighted that the timing of the announcement forces officers to be reassigned from other duties and to work… Continue reading World Cup: Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match

Lyra McKee murder trial: Three men found not guilty of murder

Three individuals charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland, an incident that occurred over seven years ago, have been acquitted. Lyra McKee, a 29-year-old writer, was fatally shot while observing unrest near police vehicles in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019. The killing was claimed by the New IRA,… Continue reading Lyra McKee murder trial: Three men found not guilty of murder

Mum of TikTok influencer has A46 Leicestershire murder sentence appeal rejected

The appeal to reduce the sentence of Ansreen Bukhari, the mother of a TikTok influencer convicted of murder, has been dismissed. Ansreen, who resides in George Eardley Close, Stoke-on-Trent, was found guilty alongside her daughter, Mahek Bukhari, and two other men for the killings of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin during a high-speed car chase.… Continue reading Mum of TikTok influencer has A46 Leicestershire murder sentence appeal rejected