Author: Dave Carter

An inquest has revealed that a woman is believed to have succumbed to a traumatic head injury after police were alerted to an assault. The victim, 35-year-old Zoe Dixon, passed away in hospital one week following the incident, which occurred on 15 June at a residence in Merthyr Tydfil, the Pontypridd Coroner’s Court was informed.… Continue reading Woman dies after suspected Penydarren assault as man's body found at reservoir

The mother of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack has told an inquest that her daughter might still be alive if the women’s team coach, described as her “nemesis” during the court proceedings, had not been employed by the club. Maddy, aged 27, was discovered unconscious by her father, David, at their home in Horsley,… Continue reading Maddy Cusack's coach her 'nemesis', mum tells inquest into death

Gary Poland, a taxi driver involved in the Southport stabbing incident on 29 July 2024, has had his taxi licence revoked following the public inquiry into the attack. Poland had transported the assailant, Axel Rudakubana, then 17 years old, to the Hart Space dance studio. Rudakubana entered a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop and began stabbing… Continue reading Taxi driver who fled Southport attack has licence stripped

A former police officer has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being found guilty of rape and sustained abuse against multiple women. Cameron Ross committed the assaults in two different locations: Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis during 2012 and 2014, and in Inverness between 2019 and 2022. The 39-year-old was suspended from… Continue reading Police officer who raped two women and abused a third jailed for 10 years

A man who struck a pedestrian with an electric motorbike, rendering the victim unconscious before fleeing the scene, has received a suspended prison sentence of 12 months. Jordan Willetts, hailing from Newport, admitted to charges including dangerous driving, driving without a license, and failing to stop after a crash that occurred in Newport last November.… Continue reading Newport man sentenced after electric motorbike hit-and-run

Andy Burnham is currently engaging with leaders from the trade unions that provide financial support to the Labour Party as he seeks their backing in anticipation of his likely tenure as prime minister. This gathering is taking place at the Unison headquarters, which is one of the 11 unions affiliated with Labour, according to information… Continue reading Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership

The Home Secretary has pledged to address the serious issues uncovered by an inquiry into the tragic events that led to the deaths of three young girls and violent assaults on others in Southport. This horrific incident occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in June 2024, where 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana was responsible for the… Continue reading Home Secretary admits failures led to Southport attack

Government officials are currently seeking all possible legal avenues to deport Shabir Ahmed, the former leader of a Rochdale grooming gang, following his scheduled release from prison. Ahmed was sentenced to 22 years in August 2012 for his role in the systematic abuse of girls as young as 12. Despite earlier assurances that he would… Continue reading Government 'looking at every route' to deport grooming gang leader

Jockey Frankie Dettori has sustained multiple injuries, including several broken ribs and a fractured thumb, following a car accident, according to a statement from his management team. The incident took place on Wednesday evening close to Newmarket, Suffolk. H Talent Management explained that another vehicle hit the rear passenger side of the car Dettori was… Continue reading Frankie Dettori seriously injured in Newmarket car crash

During Thursday’s Policing Board meeting, Boutcher expressed concern about the irresponsible nature of recent public commentary surrounding the case. He acknowledged the public’s interest but emphasized that the way the issue has been discussed was unacceptable. Boutcher specifically mentioned the efforts made by journalists to contact the victims, stating that such attempts must cease immediately… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Commentary 'utterly irresponsible', says chief constable