Category: UK News

The recent trial of former footballer Joey Barton at Liverpool Crown Court resulted in his conviction on six counts of sending “grossly offensive” social media posts targeting broadcaster Jeremy Vine, and television pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko. Barton, 43, made derogatory comparisons between Aluko and Ward with the infamous serial killer couple Fred and… Continue reading Joey Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts

Emma Little-Pengelly, from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has declined an invitation to attend the inauguration of Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly, due to prior commitments in Belfast and Windsor for Remembrance Day. Her statement on Friday afternoon cited a service and Act of Remembrance she is scheduled to participate in Parliament Buildings, followed by… Continue reading Emma Little-Pengelly turns down Catherine Connolly's inauguration invite

A significant incident of hooliganism among fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv has prompted their ban from attending the Europa League match against Aston Villa, as confirmed by West Midlands Police. The decision led to a deployment of over 700 officers from 20 different police forces in the vicinity of Villa Park, where various demonstrations took… Continue reading Maccabi fan ban was due to hooliganism, says West Midlands Police

David Robe, a school bus driver, has been sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of watching pornography on his phone while picking up and dropping off pupils. The 55-year-old had initially denied breaching the peace by viewing images and videos of naked women in the presence of children during his private-hire… Continue reading Bus driver who watched porn on school run sentenced to unpaid work

A sex offender from Algeria, who was mistakenly released from prison, has been apprehended by the authorities. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was taken into custody after a member of the public spotted him in Finsbury Park, London, just before 11:30 GMT on Friday. He had been released from HMP Wandsworth on 29 October without the knowledge… Continue reading Algerian man mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth arrested

The mishandling of a tragic car crash that resulted in the deaths of three young individuals has led to six police officers facing a misconduct process. The group consisting of Sophie Russon, Eve Smith, Darcy Ross, Rafel Jeanne, and Shane Loughlin went missing after a night out on 4 March 2023. Despite the possibility of… Continue reading Six officers face misconduct hearing over Cardiff car crash

A woman from Lubin, Poland, who falsely claimed to be Madeleine McCann was found guilty of harassing the missing girl’s parents following a court case. Julia Wandelt has been sentenced to six months in prison for this charge, which she has already served since being in custody since February. Unfortunately, she was acquitted of a… Continue reading Woman found guilty of harassing Madeleine McCann's parents

A man from Harlow, Essex, who once harbored dreams of emulating James Bond, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to spy for Russia. Howard Phillips, 66, sought to provide personal information about former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps. The Conservative MP recounted visiting Phillips’s residence after relocating to a new home… Continue reading British man Howard Phillips jailed after trying to spy for Russia

A tragic incident unfolded in south-east Wales that resulted in the death of a nine-month-old baby boy after being attacked by an XL bully. Gwent Police and paramedics responded to the scene at an address in Crossway, Rogiet, near Caldicot, Monmouthshire, on Sunday evening. Despite their efforts, the baby tragically passed away at the scene.… Continue reading Rogiet: Two arrests after baby boy killed in XL bully dog attack

A directive has been issued to thousands of North Sea oil workers, informing them that they must shed some weight if they wish to continue flying offshore. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has set the maximum clothed weight for workers heading offshore at 124.7kg (19.5 st) effective November next year. Failure to meet this requirement could… Continue reading Lose weight or lose your jobs, offshore workers told