Euston shooting: Man, 26, shot dead while sitting in car

A man aged 26 was fatally shot while seated inside a car close to Euston station in London. The incident occurred on Chalton Street, where police responded after receiving reports at approximately 10:30 pm on Saturday night. According to authorities, surveillance footage revealed that the victim was fired upon multiple times by an individual who… Continue reading Euston shooting: Man, 26, shot dead while sitting in car

Victim found in Leeds street was 16-year-old girl, say murder probe police

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the identity of a 16-year-old girl who died in Leeds, leading to the launch of a murder investigation. Officers responded to a call at Kennerleigh Avenue in Austhorpe early on Saturday morning at 05:55 GMT, where the teenager was found unconscious on the street. She was immediately taken to hospital… Continue reading Victim found in Leeds street was 16-year-old girl, say murder probe police

Crime boss Steven Lyons paraded by Bali police after airport arrest

One of Scotland’s most notorious gang figures, Steven Lyons, was recently arrested by authorities at an immigration checkpoint in Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. The 45-year-old was apprehended on Saturday shortly after arriving on a flight from Singapore. Indonesian immigration officials, who only identified him by the initials SL, confirmed that his arrest followed an… Continue reading Crime boss Steven Lyons paraded by Bali police after airport arrest

Hairy Biker Si King talks food and friendship on Desert Island Discs

Si King, famous as one half of the Hairy Bikers duo, recently reflected on his passion for food, the importance of family, and the deep friendship he shared with the late Dave Myers. Originating from Kibblesworth in Gateshead, King gained recognition through long-running BBC cookery shows alongside Myers, blending culinary arts with their love of… Continue reading Hairy Biker Si King talks food and friendship on Desert Island Discs

Luton MP Sarah Owen stops constituency surgeries after 'incidents'

Labour MP Sarah Owen has announced a halt to her face-to-face meetings with constituents after experiencing three separate security incidents over the past three weeks. Representing Luton North, Owen revealed the decision on social media, expressing her frustration at needing to take such steps to protect both her team and visitors at her constituency surgeries.… Continue reading Luton MP Sarah Owen stops constituency surgeries after 'incidents'

The nine year island mystery of the artist who disappeared

The documentary *The Artist Who Disappeared* traces the story of Sergei Ivanov, an unconventional artist who founded a winter arts festival on the remote Scottish island of Papa Westray. Originally intended to showcase the island’s revived cultural tradition, the film’s narrative took a poignant turn after Sergei’s sudden disappearance in April 2017. The festival, known… Continue reading The nine year island mystery of the artist who disappeared

Couple get cash repaid for fake flights after watchdog appeal

A couple was recently reimbursed £2,500 after being caught in a scam involving fake flight tickets. Dinesh and Shashikala Jansari discovered the fraud at Heathrow Airport when they were denied boarding due to invalid tickets. Initially, Santander, the bank they reported the scam to, refused to refund the money, prompting the couple to escalate their… Continue reading Couple get cash repaid for fake flights after watchdog appeal

Main road could be shut for days after huge mill fire in Leek

A significant fire at the historic Big Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, has led to an ongoing cordon while emergency crews work to secure the site. The Grade II listed building was declared structurally unsafe after an assessment on Saturday, raising concerns that parts of it might collapse. Due to safety risks, authorities have warned that… Continue reading Main road could be shut for days after huge mill fire in Leek

Five years on: Why the SNP is still the party to beat in Scotland

At the time of the last Scottish Parliament election in 2021, the political landscape was markedly different: Queen Elizabeth was still reigning, Boris Johnson held the office at Number Ten, and pandemic restrictions such as maintaining two-metre social distancing were still in effect. Despite the many changes since then, the Scottish National Party (SNP) continues… Continue reading Five years on: Why the SNP is still the party to beat in Scotland