Reporting from the scene was Sean Coughlan, the Royal correspondent, capturing a unique moment featuring the Prince of Wales behind a film camera. The camera inched closer, rolling along tracks, towards a journalist in what seemed like a surreal movie scene atop the London Screen Academy in north London. Here, Prince William was exploring the… Continue reading Prince William gets behind camera on London Screen Academy visit
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London’s first Roman basilica found under office basement
Deep beneath the bustling streets of London, an incredible discovery has been made in the basement of an office building, unearthing a vital piece of Roman history. Archaeologists have stumbled upon a significant portion of the city’s first basilica, a grand public structure dating back 2,000 years ago where pivotal political, economic, and administrative decisions… Continue reading London’s first Roman basilica found under office basement
Church of England missed opportunity to show victims heard, says bishop
The Bishop of Stepney, Dr Joanne Grenfell, expressed disappointment at the Church of England’s decision not to adopt a fully independent safeguarding model. She had proposed transferring all Church-employed safeguarding officers to a new independent body but the General Synod voted for a less independent option. Dr Grenfell acknowledged that while this was not the… Continue reading Church of England missed opportunity to show victims heard, says bishop
British woman shot dead on holiday in Texas
A tragic incident occurred in America where a young British woman, Lucy Harrison, was fatally shot while on holiday at her father’s property in Prosper, Texas on January 10. Lucy, 23, hailed from Great Sankey in Warrington, Cheshire, and her family described her as someone with a “huge capacity to love and be loved.” The… Continue reading British woman shot dead on holiday in Texas
Judge-led public inquiry into Nottingham attacks case announced
Isaac Ashe & Matt Bunn reported the news from East Midlands that a judge-led public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks will be conducted “within weeks” following the tragic deaths of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates in June 2023 at the hands of Valdo Calocane in Nottingham. Their families expressed relief and applauded the… Continue reading Judge-led public inquiry into Nottingham attacks case announced
Up to 140,000 blood scandal relatives may claim compensation
New Laws to Allow Compensation for Infected Blood Scandal Victims’ Relatives Legislation has been introduced to Parliament which will enable up to 140,000 bereaved parents, children, and siblings of victims affected by the infected blood scandal to claim compensation. This comes after approximately 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis from tainted blood products… Continue reading Up to 140,000 blood scandal relatives may claim compensation
Keir Starmer pledges to close loophole that let Gazan family settle in UK
Political reporter Becky Morton has brought to light a controversial case where a Palestinian family navigated the UK immigration system through a scheme intended for Ukrainians. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch denounced the situation during a recent Prime Minister’s Questions session, labeling it as “completely wrong.” In agreement, Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of Parliament… Continue reading Keir Starmer pledges to close loophole that let Gazan family settle in UK
Sergeant who 'pinned down' soldier plans to leave Army, inquest told
A teenager soldier, Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, tragically passed away in her barracks at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021, following a work party. Before her death, Gunner Beck lodged a complaint against Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber, who allegedly pinned her down and tried to kiss her. Despite the incident, Mr.… Continue reading Sergeant who 'pinned down' soldier plans to leave Army, inquest told
Nottingham NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths
A recent ruling has imposed a £1.6m fine on an NHS trust due to “avoidable failings” in connection to the deaths of three babies in 2021. Adele O’Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson, and Quinn Parker all passed away shortly after birth while under the supervision of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. The trust confessed to six… Continue reading Nottingham NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths
Sir David Amess killer left Prevent too quickly, review says
The recent review of Sir David Amess’s tragic murder revealed that his killer, Ali Harbi Ali, was prematurely removed from the government’s Prevent anti-terror programme and that his case was mishandled. Ali murdered the Conservative MP for Southend West during a constituency surgery in October 2021, shedding light on the failings of the Prevent programme.… Continue reading Sir David Amess killer left Prevent too quickly, review says