In Chester, a conman by the name of Jack Watkin has confessed to committing fraud after promising investors high returns on their investments in luxury Hermes handbags. Watkin, who featured on Channel 4’s Rich Kids Of Instagram, used his charm and deception to gain the trust of victims by projecting an image of a lavish… Continue reading Rich Kids of Instagram star Jack Watkin admits Hermes bag scam
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Swansea man accused of hiring £1,500 'hitman' to kill wife
During the trial in Swansea, it was revealed that Paul Lewis, a resident of Fishmarket Quay, allegedly paid his friend Dominique Saunders £1,500 with the intention of hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife, Joanne Atkinson-Lewis. The prosecution accused both men of conspiring to murder Ms. Atkinson-Lewis between 28 February 2023 and 30 April… Continue reading Swansea man accused of hiring £1,500 'hitman' to kill wife
UK must 'actively prepare' for war scenario, government warns
Written by: Abigail Miller In a recent national security strategy released by the government, the United Kingdom has been warned to actively prepare for the possibility of direct threats, potentially in a wartime scenario. The document highlighted the current era of facing confrontation with those who pose security threats, citing Russia’s war against Ukraine as… Continue reading UK must 'actively prepare' for war scenario, government warns
British man charged with organising Disneyland Paris “mock wedding” of nine-year-old
A man from the United Kingdom has been accused of orchestrating a disturbing event at Disneyland Paris, involving a “mock wedding” for a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl. French authorities revealed that the 39-year-old man, who is a convicted sexual offender wanted in the UK, remains unnamed at this time. The arrest took place after police were… Continue reading British man charged with organising Disneyland Paris “mock wedding” of nine-year-old
Threats of sexual violence posted online during Stormont meeting
BBC News NI reported that during a recent meeting at Stormont for parents of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), disturbing content was posted online. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently investigating the incident where swastikas, genitals, and threats of sexual violence towards children were shared. The meeting, which took place… Continue reading Threats of sexual violence posted online during Stormont meeting
Asos customers banned over returns say it is 'slap in the face'
Asos has taken drastic action by banning shoppers who return too many orders, causing dissatisfaction among customers. After implementing a controversial fee for frequent returns last year, the online fashion giant has now closed accounts of some customers for allegedly breaching their fair use policy. According to Asos, these actions are necessary to uphold their… Continue reading Asos customers banned over returns say it is 'slap in the face'
Dundee University to receive further £40m support
Dundee University has received a much-needed lifeline with an additional £40m injection from the Scottish government to help address its financial crisis. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth announced that the funding, which will be distributed over two academic years, comes with specific conditions to ensure accountability. According to Gilruth, the decision to provide the funding was… Continue reading Dundee University to receive further £40m support
PM vows to press on with welfare cuts despite growing rebellion
Political reporter Sam Francis captured the ongoing tension within the Labour Party as Sir Keir Starmer announced his determination to move forward with the government’s welfare reform plans, despite facing a significant rebellion from Labour backbench MPs. Over 120 Labour MPs have joined forces to oppose proposed cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits, which aim… Continue reading PM vows to press on with welfare cuts despite growing rebellion
CCTV shows bears raiding supplies after enclosure escape
A daring escape was caught on CCTV as one of the European Brown bears at Wildwood Devon wildlife park managed to break free from its enclosure. The bear, accompanied by its partner in crime, took advantage of the opportunity to feast on a week’s worth of honey during their short-lived taste of freedom. Despite the… Continue reading CCTV shows bears raiding supplies after enclosure escape
Child abuse training failures before Alfie Steele's Droitwich murder
Report: Police failed to spot abuse of murdered boy A report by a police watchdog found that a police force’s front-line officers were not adequately trained to identify child abuse, in the case of a nine-year-old boy who was later murdered by his mother and her partner at their home in Worcestershire in 2021. The… Continue reading Child abuse training failures before Alfie Steele's Droitwich murder