Warwickshire Police investigated after charging woman who accused policeman of rape

An investigation has been launched into the conduct of Warwickshire Police after they charged a woman with perverting the course of justice following her accusation that a police officer raped her. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed it will examine how Warwickshire officers handled the case. The woman, referred to as Ruth… Continue reading Warwickshire Police investigated after charging woman who accused policeman of rape

Laughing gas canisters are causing explosions in waste facilities, firms say

Several major waste management companies have reported that nitrous oxide canisters—commonly known as laughing gas—are frequently exploding at waste facilities, posing serious hazards to employees. These metal canisters, used illegally for recreational purposes, are often disposed of with ordinary household trash, leading to extensive damage at energy-from-waste plants. The explosions have become so frequent that… Continue reading Laughing gas canisters are causing explosions in waste facilities, firms say

Newspaper headlines: 'Police assessing Andrew's “leaks”' and 'Outrage at Prem boss'

Several prominent UK newspapers have focused on the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew and his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The Daily Mail’s front page highlights Labour women’s anger over what they call a “second paedophile crisis,” alongside critical coverage of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Mail reports Starmer faced sharp criticism in the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Police assessing Andrew's “leaks”' and 'Outrage at Prem boss'

Scrap proposals for England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge

Two hundred leaders from the hospitality and leisure sectors have appealed to the government to abandon plans for a tax targeting holidaymakers in England. This proposed visitor levy, which could be introduced by mayors and local officials, is intended to generate additional revenue but has faced strong opposition from major industry players. Currently, some English… Continue reading Scrap proposals for England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge

I died for 40 minutes – here's what it taught me about life

Patrick Charnley’s experience of narrowly escaping death led to a profound transformation in how he views life. Once a driven corporate lawyer who equated downtime with inefficiency, Patrick pushed relentlessly toward career success. However, in 2021, during the pandemic, his life took an unexpected turn when, at the age of 39, he suffered a cardiac… Continue reading I died for 40 minutes – here's what it taught me about life

PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'

Sir Keir Starmer has strongly condemned remarks made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, regarding immigration. Starmer described Ratcliffe’s comments as both “offensive and wrong,” following the businessman’s assertion that the UK has been “colonised by immigrants.” Ratcliffe, the founder of the global chemical giant Ineos, expressed his views during a… Continue reading PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'

2026 Winter Olympics: GB's Lilah Fear & Lewis Gibson miss out on figure skating medal

Fear, 26, and Gibson, 31, entered the ice dance free dance portion of the competition in fourth place after the rhythm dance, where they earned a score of 85.47. This left them trailing behind Gilles and Poirier, who occupied third place. With their position in the standings, the duo faced the challenge of delivering an… Continue reading 2026 Winter Olympics: GB's Lilah Fear & Lewis Gibson miss out on figure skating medal

Cancer DNA blood test rolled out after Welsh trial

Pat Grant’s reaction to her cancer diagnosis was overshadowed by a heartbreaking thought: she feared she would never meet her first grandchild. At 78 years old, Pat from Cardiff had always embraced an active lifestyle, participating in aqua aerobics and dance classes following her retirement as a social worker. However, when she was diagnosed with… Continue reading Cancer DNA blood test rolled out after Welsh trial

Al Fayed victims say cases should be investigated as human trafficking

Several women who have come forward accusing Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, of sexual assault are urging that their cases be treated as incidents of human trafficking. The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating claims involving more than five individuals who allegedly aided Al Fayed in his abuse of hundreds of women and… Continue reading Al Fayed victims say cases should be investigated as human trafficking

Andrew should be interviewed by police, former PM Gordon Brown says

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged the Metropolitan Police to urgently interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and to revisit their investigation concerning the possibility that victims of Jeffrey Epstein were trafficked into and out of the United Kingdom. Brown’s call comes after his recent review of documents related to Epstein that were released by the… Continue reading Andrew should be interviewed by police, former PM Gordon Brown says