Conservative MP Sir James Cleverly has declared his intention to step down from the shadow cabinet in order to pursue the Conservative candidacy for the London mayoral election. In a piece published in *The Times*, he stated, “I am putting myself forward to be the Conservative candidate for mayor of London, because our capital needs… Continue reading Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
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Attempted murder arrest after man's balcony fall in Salford
A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in which another man fell from a balcony. According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), emergency services responded to reports of the fall at residential flats on Liverpool Street in Salford shortly after midnight on Saturday. The injured man was promptly… Continue reading Attempted murder arrest after man's balcony fall in Salford
Mum of Nottingham attacks victim backs calls to stop killers' early release
Over thirty families affected by homicide have jointly appealed to the government to halt the early release of individuals convicted of any type of manslaughter, a measure intended to alleviate overcrowding in prisons across England and Wales. In a letter addressed to Justice Secretary Alex Norris, these families voiced their concern that victims appear to… Continue reading Mum of Nottingham attacks victim backs calls to stop killers' early release
Man murdered and child seriously injured in County Tyrone
Authorities have initiated a murder investigation after the discovery of a deceased man and a critically injured child in County Tyrone on Saturday morning. Law enforcement apprehended a male suspect who is currently being held on suspicion of both murder and attempted murder. The event occurred on Lisnahull Road in Dungannon. Following the incident, the… Continue reading Man murdered and child seriously injured in County Tyrone
Birmingham woman detained in Egypt over 'sister's activist videos'
Eman el-Shazly, a 45-year-old mother of four from Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, has been detained by Egyptian authorities. Her husband, Zeesharn Moustapha, and her lawyer maintain that her arrest is connected to the online activism of her sister. El-Shazly was taken from her mother’s home in Cairo in the early hours of Monday, 17 August, following… Continue reading Birmingham woman detained in Egypt over 'sister's activist videos'
Football fans tribute to crash death Cleveland Police officers
This week, authorities made 17 additional arrests related to the crash investigation, bringing the total number of individuals detained to 24. The incident involved occupants of another vehicle, a Passat, where five young men—Michael Robert Cahill, 23, Jacob Matusiak, 23, Makai Saddington, 18, Theo Rae, 17, and Cole Robert Worthy, 17—tragically lost their lives. During… Continue reading Football fans tribute to crash death Cleveland Police officers
Royal Navy warships and helicopter track Russian vessels in three-day operation
Royal Navy warships, supported by a helicopter, conducted a demanding three-day operation in the North Sea and English Channel, closely tracking Russian Navy vessels as well as ships carrying sanctioned cargo. The surveillance mission involved HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans, and HMS Severn using radar systems to follow four ships, while a Merlin helicopter provided… Continue reading Royal Navy warships and helicopter track Russian vessels in three-day operation
Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK shortly, source tells BBC
Sarah Ferguson is anticipated to move into a six-bedroom residence very soon, possibly as early as next week, according to a report by the Sun. Since leaving Royal Lodge, she has reportedly been keeping a low profile, spending her time in an Alpine chalet located in Verbier, Switzerland. Recently, her personal belongings were gathered from… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK shortly, source tells BBC
Burnham's summer tour is over – now he has to prove himself in Parliament
Andy Burnham is poised to face the most rigorous political examination of his career when Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday. Since assuming office six weeks ago, he has largely operated without intense parliamentary scrutiny. The timing of Labour’s leadership contest allowed him to enter Number 10 just as the House of Commons began its summer recess,… Continue reading Burnham's summer tour is over – now he has to prove himself in Parliament
Drumcree: A parades commission in crisis
A deep-seated dispute involving the Orange Order’s parade, rooted in one of Northern Ireland’s most troubled eras, has plunged the Parades Commission into turmoil. This longstanding conflict has reignited sensitive debates about cultural rights and mutual respect amid a divided community. The tension dates back to the late 1990s when the Drumcree parade in Portadown… Continue reading Drumcree: A parades commission in crisis