Category: UK News

Pam Duncan-Glancy, who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) since 2021, has had the Labour whip withdrawn amid an ongoing investigation into her connections with a convicted sex offender. This development follows her decision to step down from her role as the party’s education spokesperson last December. She also announced her… Continue reading Scottish Labour suspends MSP Pam Duncan Glancy

Fourteen years ago, Dacre defended Associated Newspapers at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards, addressing the newspaper’s use of private investigators to gather information. At that time, he responded to questions about the extent and methods employed by the paper in its information-gathering practices. Returning to court on Tuesday, Dacre faced similar questioning from David… Continue reading Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'

Lord Doyle issued an apology, acknowledging a significant lapse in judgment: “To have not ceased support ahead of a judicial conclusion was a clear error of judgement for which I apologise unreservedly.” He admitted that those who trusted Morton’s assurances were mistaken and emphasized that he never sought to downplay the gravity of the crimes… Continue reading Ex-Labour comms chief Lord Doyle suspended over links to sex offender

A 29-year-old man has been convicted for the murder of a five-month-old baby boy, Jensen-Lee Dougal, who died after sustaining severe brain injuries caused by violent shaking. The infant, described by his mother Jordan Dougal as a “happy baby” adored by his family, passed away on 31 March 2024. The injuries were inflicted by Thomas… Continue reading Man found guilty of murdering five-month-old baby in Swansea

Authorities in north-west London are actively searching for a teenager believed to be responsible for stabbing two boys at Kingsbury High School. The Metropolitan Police were alerted at around 12:40 GMT after reports emerged that a 13-year-old boy had sustained stab wounds on the school premises. Further investigations revealed that a second victim, a 12-year-old… Continue reading Two boys stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Barnet, London

A teenager has been handed a life sentence with a minimum imprisonment period of 13 years after being convicted of the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross. The tragic incident took place on 21 January 2025, when Leo was stabbed in the stomach while walking home from school in Birmingham. At the time of the attack,… Continue reading Teen who murdered 12-year-old schoolboy Leo Ross sentenced

Northern Ireland is preparing to participate in a clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects—both risks and benefits—of puberty-blocking medications in children experiencing uncertainty about their gender identity. This development was highlighted in a review of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services, conducted by Dr Hilary Cass, a consultant in paediatric disability and former president of… Continue reading Puberty blockers: NI to join trial to assess use of drugs

A tragic incident unfolded in Prosper, Texas, on January 10, 2025, when Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old woman from Warrington, Cheshire, was fatally shot by her father, Kris Harrison, during a visit to his home. The circumstances leading to her death emerged at an inquest held at Cheshire Coroner’s Court, revealing that a heated dispute over… Continue reading British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump'

Bangor University has publicly clarified that it does not endorse the decision made by its student debating society to deny a question-and-answer session to Reform UK representatives. The Bangor Debating & Political Society declined a request from Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin and campaigner Jack Anderton, citing a strict stance against racism, transphobia, and homophobia… Continue reading Bangor university student society bans Reform UK for 'racism, transphobia and homophobia'

John Doyle, a former inspector with the Metropolitan Police, has been charged with multiple serious offences, including five counts of rape. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), these charges stem from incidents that allegedly involved violent bondage sex, during which Doyle is accused of wrapping a woman’s face in clingfilm. This form of abuse… Continue reading Ex-Met inspector to appear in court on rape charges