The High Court has been hearing a legal challenge regarding the secretary of state’s decision to prohibit the Drumcree parade, a move made based on security advice. Central to the case is intelligence from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), which suggests that dissident republicans might have considered using firearms against police officers had… Continue reading Drumcree: Dissidents may have mounted gun attacks on Garvaghy Road, court hears
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Tommy Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters, trial hears
Political activist Tommy Robinson, whose legal name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing charges of harassment after allegedly intimidating two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, to the extent that they had to take serious security measures. The court heard that these “bully-boy, intimidatory tactics” caused both reporters to either leave their homes or… Continue reading Tommy Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters, trial hears
Police probe Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell over naked photo claim
Luke Campbell, the elected mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire representing Reform UK, is currently under investigation by the police over allegations that he shared nude images of himself. A representative from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) confirmed that Campbell strongly denies these accusations. They acknowledged the gravity of the situation and… Continue reading Police probe Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell over naked photo claim
Our bikes are 'not for jousting,' says Lime after Hackney duel
Prior to the event, Carden described the “free public joust” as a form of “performance art” in a social media post. The footage shared on his Instagram account has since attracted over four million views, highlighting the widespread interest in this unusual activity. However, despite the event’s popularity, hospitals have noted a rise in injuries… Continue reading Our bikes are 'not for jousting,' says Lime after Hackney duel
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary
Marilyn Brown’s family had a close connection to Pantglas School during the tragic events, as both of her children attended there. Tragically, her daughter Janette lost her life, while her son was saved thanks to the quick actions of a teacher. Brown recounted how she and her son had unknowingly passed each other on the… Continue reading Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary
Southport killer faces trial for alleged prison attacks
Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer currently serving a life sentence for the murders of three young girls, is set to face trial next year over allegations that he threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. The incident reportedly occurred during his time at HMP Belmarsh, a high-security prison in south London. During… Continue reading Southport killer faces trial for alleged prison attacks
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light
Morgan Gibbs-White, the attacking midfielder for Nottingham Forest and England, has been ordered to pay a £1,000 court fine after his Range Rover was recorded running a red light. The incident occurred in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, where the vehicle crossed the traffic signal just 1.1 seconds after it turned red. According to court documents, the… Continue reading Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light
Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
Families who have lost loved ones and are awaiting payments from the Civil Service Pension scheme face the risk of being unfairly taxed due to prolonged administrative delays. According to the rules set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), certain lump sum pension payments must be made within two years of the pension administrators being… Continue reading Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
A woman accusing Russell Brand of raping her at a bar described her experience to police during a 2023 video interview, which was shown to the jury in Brand’s ongoing trial. She recounted that during the alleged assault, she “just closed my eyes and tried not to be there.” The incident reportedly occurred while the… Continue reading Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
Cambridgeshire train attacker Anthony Williams admits wounding
A 33-year-old man has admitted to multiple charges related to a stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire last year. Anthony Williams, from Langford Road, Peterborough, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wounding with intent during a pre-trial hearing at Cambridge Crown Court. The attack took place on the 18:25 Doncaster to London service on… Continue reading Cambridgeshire train attacker Anthony Williams admits wounding