Council rejects rollercoaster overlooking Hucknall homes

A proposal to maintain a rollercoaster overlooking residential properties in Nottinghamshire has been refused by local authorities. The structure, which serves as a prototype, was installed at a former aerodrome near Sandford Lane in Hucknall. Nearby residents raised objections, citing concerns over noise disturbance, visual intrusion, and a loss of privacy caused by the rollercoaster’s… Continue reading Council rejects rollercoaster overlooking Hucknall homes

Wirral parents who killed their baby have sentences increased

A couple from Wirral, Merseyside, Klevi Pirjani, 38, and Nivalda Pirjani, 35, have had their sentences increased following the fatal abuse of their three-month-old son, Miguel. Initially sentenced in April to minimum terms of 19 and 15 years respectively for murder, the Court of Appeal has now extended these to 21 years and six months… Continue reading Wirral parents who killed their baby have sentences increased

Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation

Ashlea Simon, formerly the co-leader of the far-right Britain First party, has revealed that she was detained as part of an inquiry into attacks targeting houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). In a statement posted on X, Simon explained that her arrest took place at Manchester Airport after she returned from a family holiday. According to… Continue reading Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation

Lilly Jones: Blaenau Gwent boy denies murder of girl in Blaina

A 14-year-old boy has denied the charge of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in woodland. Lilly Jones, also aged 14, was discovered in Duffryn Park, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, on June 22, two days after she was reported missing by her family. An investigation concluded that Lilly died from multiple stab wounds to… Continue reading Lilly Jones: Blaenau Gwent boy denies murder of girl in Blaina

Arrest warrant for dad of A66 teen over funeral assault

An arrest warrant has been issued for Gye Worthy, 40, following an incident at his son’s funeral where he assaulted a celebrant. The disturbance occurred during the service held at Teesside Crematorium in Middlesbrough on 9 September. Worthy had previously admitted to charges of common assault and resisting arrest related to this episode. The tragic… Continue reading Arrest warrant for dad of A66 teen over funeral assault

A Court of Splintered Harmony: Fans revel in midnight release at Carrickfergus event

Despite stormy weather with heavy rain and strong winds, about 30 dedicated fans gathered in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, to celebrate the release of Sarah J. Maas’s newest romantasy novel, *A Court of Splintered Harmony*. This book marks the sixth installment in Maas’s highly popular *A Court of Thorns and Roses* (ACOTAR) series and was eagerly… Continue reading A Court of Splintered Harmony: Fans revel in midnight release at Carrickfergus event

Thorpe St Andrew School attacker ‘radicalised online’, says dad

The tragic stabbing of a teenage girl at Thorpe St Andrew School has deeply affected not only the victim and her family but also the perpetrator’s family, bringing to light the disturbing influence of online radicalisation on young people. The boy, aged 16, who was found guilty of attempted murder, reportedly displayed a hatred of… Continue reading Thorpe St Andrew School attacker ‘radicalised online’, says dad

Two charged with national security offences over RAF Fairford incident

Two British citizens have been formally charged with national security offences related to an event that took place at RAF Fairford last September. Among them, one individual is suspected of aiding Iran’s intelligence service. Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, aged 24, faces charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service following the incident near the Gloucestershire airbase. Another… Continue reading Two charged with national security offences over RAF Fairford incident