Category: UK News

An independent review has found that John Smyth QC, who died in South Africa in 2018 aged 77, was the most prolific serial abuser to be connected with the Church of England. Over 100 boys and young men were violently and horrifically abused at his home in Winchester during the 1970s and 1980s, in attacks that were “covered up” by… Continue reading John Smyth QC: Decades of abuse covered up by church, report says

Ian Paterson, who is currently serving a prison sentence for wounding related to operations, has testified in an inquest into the death of Christine Baker, one of his former breast cancer patients. Baker died in 2015, aged 59, after her cancer returned following surgery. The inquiry has already considered details of so-called “cleavage-sparing” mastectomies. The… Continue reading Ian Paterson: Jailed surgeon removed breast tissue, inquest told

Anna Lo, the first ethnic-minority politician elected to Stormont and the first Chinese-born person to be elected to a legislative parliament in western Europe, has died at the age of 74. The former Alliance Party assembly member was described as “ground-breaking” and “trailblazing.” Alliance leader Naomi Long praised her “dedication and passion for serving her… Continue reading Anna Lo: Former NI assembly member dies

Appeals on behalf of three men who were sentenced during the summer riots have been delivered with mixed results after a review took place. Dylan Willis, an 18-year-old from Hartlepool, who admitted to violent disorder for smashing a restaurant window by repeatedly using a brick will now be freed. The judges explained that Willis’ intricate… Continue reading Man freed after appealing riot sentence

A father and son from Derby have been sentenced to a total of 42 years for their role in a plot to murder the owner of a Birmingham shop. Mohammed Nazir, 30, was sentenced to 32 years for his role in the conspiracy to murder, while his father, Mohammed Aslam, 56, was given a prison… Continue reading Father and son sentenced over Birmingham hitwoman murder plot

Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been charged with assault following an incident captured on CCTV in Cheshire. The 55-year-old, who has been suspended from the party, was seen punching a 45-year-old man to the ground during an incident on Main Street in Frodsham on 26 October. Amesbury has confirmed he is continuing to cooperate with… Continue reading Mike Amesbury MP charged with assault over street incident

Former UK Defence Secretary Sir John Nott, who served during the Falklands War, has passed away at 92. Sir John offered twice to resign after the Argentine invasion of the islands but was persuaded by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to stay on until the end of the war. He served as a Lieutenant in the… Continue reading Former Defence Secretary John Nott dies aged 92

Edinburgh police have identified the man who died after being hit by a bus as Michael Leneghan, aged 74. The incident occurred last Saturday in the Cowgate area of the city, which was busy with people visiting bars and nightclubs. The police have asked the public not to distribute images or videos of the aftermath… Continue reading Police name man killed in Edinburgh Cowagate bus incident

tion>The red Honda Civic car police believe may have been involved in Lindsay’s disappearance In 2007, a previously unconsidered red Honda Civic car, with the registration number FYY 215W, became a fresh lead when police launched a new appeal for information. A man had reported seeing the vehicle a month after Lindsay vanished. But despite… Continue reading Lindsay Rimer: Hunt for killer of Hebden Bridge teenager continues

British shoppers may experience higher prices as large firms voice concerns over National Insurance tax increases set to impact employers. Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have already alluded to potential price rises, while pub chain Wetherspoons has stated that “all hospitality business” will raise prices in the wake of the tax changes. Primark’s owner has… Continue reading Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget changes may push up prices