Belfast knife attack disorder: I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down

In the aftermath of violent disturbances on Tuesday night in Belfast, several families, including one caring for a two-month-old baby, have been forced to evacuate their homes due to fires raging in their neighborhoods. Among those affected is Jamie Corrie, who lost his house of 13 years on Lendrick Street in east Belfast when it… Continue reading Belfast knife attack disorder: I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down

Alleged teenage hitman mimed shooting police during arrest

Norwegian teenager Johannes Natland, aged 19, was apprehended last March at the Briar Court Hotel in Huddersfield, UK, following accusations that he traveled to the country to execute a targeted killing. During his arrest, body-worn camera footage revealed Natland mimicking the action of firing a gun upon noticing a green laser dot aimed at his… Continue reading Alleged teenage hitman mimed shooting police during arrest

Friends hope death of footballer leads to new cardiac arrest rule

The tragic passing of 17-year-old footballer Adam Ankers has sparked a call for mandatory sudden cardiac arrest training within the sport. Adam collapsed during a match in January 2024 while playing for Wycombe Wanderers Foundation’s under-19 team, experiencing chest pains but receiving no immediate CPR. Although a defibrillator was available on-site, it was not used… Continue reading Friends hope death of footballer leads to new cardiac arrest rule

Toby Carvery and Enfield Council end legal battle over felled oak

A lengthy legal conflict surrounding the removal of a 500-year-old oak tree in north London has concluded following an apology from the owners of Toby Carvery and a commitment to plant 1,000 replacement trees. The ancient pedunculate oak, located in Enfield beside the Whitewebbs branch of the pub chain Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), was cut… Continue reading Toby Carvery and Enfield Council end legal battle over felled oak

Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

The UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has called for a broader discussion about the relationship between migration and national security, following unrest in Belfast triggered by a recent knife attack. Jonathan Hall KC raised concerns after it emerged that a Sudanese man, aged 30 and who entered the UK in 2023 under refugee status,… Continue reading Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton

Five men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton held after the murder of Henry Nowak. The court handed down various jail terms related to the clashes with police that followed the tragic event. Daniel Frost, 44, from Southampton, received a sentence of two years and… Continue reading Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton

Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan

The siblings of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl tragically murdered by her father and stepmother, will remain in Pakistan after Surrey County Council withdrew from an ongoing legal case aimed at bringing them back to the UK. Since October 2023, the five children have been living with their paternal grandfather in Jhelum. Over the past… Continue reading Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan

Students' data taken in major University of Nottingham cyber-attack

A major cyber-attack has compromised a significant volume of personal data belonging to students at the University of Nottingham. The breach is attributed to a notorious cybercriminal group believed to have infiltrated the university’s records system, gaining access to information related to both current students and alumni, including sensitive financial details. The university confirmed it… Continue reading Students' data taken in major University of Nottingham cyber-attack

Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack

In Glasgow, a series of disorderly events and racially motivated assaults led to the arrest and charging of three men following a knife attack in Belfast earlier in the week. Police Scotland reported that during a march through the city centre on Tuesday evening, hundreds of individuals wearing masks were involved in the unrest, resulting… Continue reading Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack

Two migrants jailed under new small boats law

Two men have become the first individuals to receive jail sentences under a newly enacted law that penalizes those who jeopardize the safety of others by piloting small boats across the English Channel. Alnour Mohamed Ali, originally from Sudan, was sentenced to 27 months after admitting to steering a dangerously overcrowded dinghy carrying 74 passengers… Continue reading Two migrants jailed under new small boats law