An 18-year-old teenager, Jagger Strang, has been sentenced to nearly four years in custody after admitting to possessing explosive materials and threatening to bomb his college while harming fellow students. Authorities discovered explosives at Strang’s residence in Stafford during a search carried out in September. In addition, he confessed to viewing YouTube videos detailing the… Continue reading Student Jagger Strang gets almost four years over Stafford College bomb threat
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Micheal Ward: Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court told
A court case is currently underway involving actor Micheal Ward, who faces serious allegations of rape and sexual assault linked to an incident in London in 2023. Ward, 28, known for his prominent roles in the film *Blue Story* and the Netflix series *Top Boy*, is accused of committing the alleged offenses inside a car… Continue reading Micheal Ward: Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court told
Jury to consider if PSNI error contributed to Noah death
The jury at the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe is tasked with determining whether any police mistakes played a role in the tragic outcome. Noah, a 14-year-old boy, went missing in north Belfast on 21 June 2020. His body was discovered six days later, on 27 June, in an underground water tunnel near… Continue reading Jury to consider if PSNI error contributed to Noah death
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
After three years marked by strikes, resident doctors in England have voted to accept the government’s proposed pay and job offer, signaling an end to the industrial action. The agreement provides for an increase in training opportunities, accelerated pay progression, and measures to reimburse expenses such as exam fees. The vote saw a 57% turnout… Continue reading Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Double murder accused a convicted sex offender, jury told
A man facing charges of murdering two women in London and sexually assaulting another has been identified as a serial sex offender, according to evidence presented at the Old Bailey. Simon Levy, aged 40 and residing in Tottenham, north London, stands accused of the murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 54, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, as well… Continue reading Double murder accused a convicted sex offender, jury told
Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams has admitted to cheating in a gambling scheme by placing bets on the date of the 2024 general election. Williams, 41, previously represented Montgomeryshire and worked as an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the election was announced. According to the prosecution, Williams placed bets of £250, £100, and… Continue reading Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Andy Burnham vows to decentralise power in Scotland
Andy Burnham has announced a plan to redistribute power within the United Kingdom, emphasizing decentralization as a core part of his vision to “power up” all regions. The former mayor of Greater Manchester, currently the Makerfield MP, is widely anticipated to become the next prime minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer, provided no other Labour candidates… Continue reading Andy Burnham vows to decentralise power in Scotland
Stalker who used Tinder to terrorise ex jailed
Asad Hussain, a resident of Cheadle in Greater Manchester, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a stalking case that involved him creating a fake Tinder profile in his ex-partner’s name. Using this false identity, Hussain invited multiple strangers to visit her home under the pretense that she was interested in meeting them.… Continue reading Stalker who used Tinder to terrorise ex jailed
Dad describes sisters' deaths at Brighton as 'unbearable' as family gathers for funeral
The father of three sisters who tragically died in the sea off Brighton has spoken about the “unbearable” grief he feels following their loss. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, passed away in a tragic incident on 13 May. During the funeral held in north-west London, their father, Joseph Jacobson, expressed… Continue reading Dad describes sisters' deaths at Brighton as 'unbearable' as family gathers for funeral
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Andy Burnham, who previously sought the role of prime minister on two occasions without success, is now poised to enter Downing Street within three weeks. His decade-long tenure as mayor of Greater Manchester appears to have been the crucial factor in securing the opportunity that eluded him earlier in his political career. This background heavily… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership