Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has declared that the party “blew the doors off” in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election to snatch the seat from the Scottish National Party (SNP). Speaking at a victory rally, Starmer said the win was the “first step on a very important journey” in Scotland and the rest of… Continue reading Rutherglen and Hamilton West: Labour 'blew the doors off' in by-election win – Starmer
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Metro Bank: What's going on and is my money safe?
Shares in Metro Bank fell on Thursday following rumours that the bank was planning to raise millions to bolster its balance sheet. However, the bank has insisted that it remains financially sound, and its shares staged a recovery the following day. Metro Bank was established in 2010 as a “challenger” to more traditional lenders. It… Continue reading Metro Bank: What's going on and is my money safe?
PSNI bomb attack: Gavin Coyle jailed for four years for attempted murder
Gavin Coyle, 46, from Omagh, has been sentenced to at least four years in jail for charges linked to the attempted murder of a Catholic police officer in County Tyrone in 2008. Belfast Crown Court found Coyle guilty of IRA membership and providing a car for the purposes of terrorism. He was sentenced to six… Continue reading PSNI bomb attack: Gavin Coyle jailed for four years for attempted murder
Police Scotland scrap plan to recruit 200 new officers
Police Scotland has decided to cancel its plans to hire 200 new recruits in January as part of cost-saving measures after facing a potential £19m overspend. The force will also redeploy personnel from the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan, Fife, to support frontline police officers during the upcoming busy festive period. The decision has also… Continue reading Police Scotland scrap plan to recruit 200 new officers
Brighton community in shock after boy, 17, fatally stabbed in city centre
The community of Brighton is in shock following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in the city centre. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to the hospital on Thursday after being critically wounded and was later pronounced dead. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by the police on suspicion of… Continue reading Brighton community in shock after boy, 17, fatally stabbed in city centre
Four Green MPs absolutely realistic – Carla Denyer
Despite pressure from Labour, the Green Party’s co-leader, Carla Denyer, has said that winning four seats at the next election is “absolutely realistic.” Denyer stated that the plan was “ambitious,” but after “record-breaking” gains in this year’s English local elections, her party was confident in their ability to achieve it. The Green Party of England… Continue reading Four Green MPs absolutely realistic – Carla Denyer
PC Sharon Beshenivsky: Man denies police officer's murder in 2005
A man has denied the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford 18 years ago. Piran Ditta Khan, 74, is charged over the fatal shooting of the officer on 18 November 2005 as she and a colleague responded to reports of a robbery. The accused was extradited from Pakistan in April and appeared at Leeds… Continue reading PC Sharon Beshenivsky: Man denies police officer's murder in 2005
Paedophile ex-BBC DJ Chris Denning died at Bedford Hospital
A former BBC Radio DJ, Chris Denning, who was jailed for child sex offences, has died at the age of 81 after becoming seriously ill at HMP Bedford in June 2022 and being transferred to Bedford Hospital. Denning, who was described as “utterly depraved” by the judge at his most recent sentencing, was part of… Continue reading Paedophile ex-BBC DJ Chris Denning died at Bedford Hospital
New mother who died seconds after birth was 'so excited' to meet baby
Bernadette Horsey, a biomedical scientist, died seconds after giving birth to her son via planned Caesarean section at the Royal Derby Hospital on January 19, 2022. Her husband, Aaron Horsey, revealed that doctors had raised no concerns about her health before the delivery. Medical experts could not identify a clear cause of Horsey’s cardiac arrest… Continue reading New mother who died seconds after birth was 'so excited' to meet baby
Holly Willoughby: Man charged over alleged kidnap plot
Gavin Plumb has been charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap in relation to Holly Willoughby. Essex Police announced his arrest as part of an ongoing investigation, and Willoughby did not appear on Thursday’s This Morning show. She was said to be under police protection at her home on Thursday night.… Continue reading Holly Willoughby: Man charged over alleged kidnap plot