Two sisters tragically drowned at a scenic spot in a national park after going for a paddle while fully clothed, an inquest has revealed. Hajra Zahid, aged 29, and her sister Haleema Zahid, aged 25, were found in the Watkin Pools area within Eryri National Park, located in the Nant Gwynant region of Gwynedd, last… Continue reading Sisters drowned after paddle at Watkin Pools in Eryri National Park
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Family of Barnsley rabies victim say death was “traumatic”
Yvonne Ford, a 59-year-old grandmother from Barnsley, passed away last June after contracting rabies following a scratch from a stray puppy during a holiday in Morocco. The injury occurred in February when she accidentally startled the dog resting under her sun lounger on a beach. Despite the scratch being minor and showing no visible bleeding,… Continue reading Family of Barnsley rabies victim say death was “traumatic”
Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
A former senior officer from the Metropolitan Police has called for the ongoing investigation into allegations of rape and sexual abuse by the late Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, to be expanded to include human trafficking. This follows a legal team from Leigh Day reaching out to the police on behalf of… Continue reading Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer
Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud
Authorities have arrested three men connected to the Police Federation of England and Wales amid allegations of fraud. The City of London Police’s corruption unit revealed that the arrests followed a substantial investigation into accusations involving the staff organization that represents frontline police officers. The individuals detained include a 46-year-old man from Surrey, a 51-year-old… Continue reading Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud
South West Water admits supplying unfit drinking water in Brixham
South West Water (SWW) has formally admitted to providing water that was unsafe for human consumption following a cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon earlier in 2024. The admission came after a prosecution initiated by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which arose due to an incident that led to over 140 confirmed cases of infection and resulted… Continue reading South West Water admits supplying unfit drinking water in Brixham
Doctor Who spin-off's Ianto's Shrine in Cardiff to be taken down after 17 years
A well-known tribute to Ianto Jones, a beloved character from the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, is set to be dismantled after standing for more than 17 years in Cardiff’s Mermaid Quay. The shrine, created by fans to honor the queer character near the original filming location, has become a significant landmark for devotees of the… Continue reading Doctor Who spin-off's Ianto's Shrine in Cardiff to be taken down after 17 years
HMS Dragon: British warship not expected to sail to Cyprus until next week
The British Royal Navy is preparing HMS Dragon for deployment to the eastern Mediterranean amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Currently being loaded with ammunition at Portsmouth, the Type 45 Destroyer had initially been assigned to a different mission before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced its new role to protect the UK’s military… Continue reading HMS Dragon: British warship not expected to sail to Cyprus until next week
Men on trial accused of 'shadow policing' for China on British soil
A court has heard allegations that two men, a retired Hong Kong police officer and a former Border Force official—both holding British passports—engaged in covert “shadow policing” activities within the UK on behalf of China. The individuals, Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen, aged 65, and Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, stand accused of conducting surveillance on… Continue reading Men on trial accused of 'shadow policing' for China on British soil
MP says husband has not broken law, after arrests over China spying
Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid has publicly stated that she is not involved in her husband’s business affairs following the arrest of three men on suspicion of espionage for China. Reid affirmed that she has never observed anything that would lead her to believe her spouse, David Taylor, has engaged in illegal activities. The Metropolitan… Continue reading MP says husband has not broken law, after arrests over China spying
Keir Starmer defends Iran response as Kemi Badenoch calls for more action
Sir Keir Starmer has stressed that the primary focus of the UK government’s response to the ongoing conflict in Iran is the safety of British citizens. His comments come in the wake of President Trump’s criticism over the UK’s decision to withhold permission for US forces to use British military bases during the initial strikes… Continue reading Keir Starmer defends Iran response as Kemi Badenoch calls for more action