Meghan says she was informed about ‘disturbing allegations’ against her father in 2018

The Duchess of Sussex disclosed that she was informed about troubling accusations involving her estranged father back in 2018. According to a statement she issued, a letter detailing the allegations against Thomas Markle was sent to the Metropolitan Police during that year and was later shared with her. This revelation coincides with recent reports indicating… Continue reading Meghan says she was informed about ‘disturbing allegations’ against her father in 2018

Bristol mum sentenced to hospital order for killing her children

A woman who admitted the fatal killing of her three children has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order at a secure psychiatric facility. Yasmeen Ali, 44, pleaded guilty to three manslaughter charges on grounds of diminished responsibility, with her defense presenting that she was experiencing an “acute psychosis” at the time of the incident.… Continue reading Bristol mum sentenced to hospital order for killing her children

First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial

A recent clinical trial has demonstrated that a new personalized cancer vaccine, when combined with a widely used immunotherapy drug, can significantly reduce the likelihood of death or recurrence in skin cancer patients. Specifically, the study showed a 42% decrease in the risk of either dying or having melanoma return. This breakthrough has been hailed… Continue reading First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial

Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew

Items from a fishing vessel that went missing off the northern coast of the Isle of Lewis last week have been found as the search continues for the boat and two crew members. The vessel, named Kilda, disappeared on 13 October while carrying Norman “Tam” Murray, aged 40, and Murdo Morrison, aged 23. Earlier, rescuers… Continue reading Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew

Race to update services’ computer systems after cyber-security flaw found

Following the recent discovery of significant cyber-security weaknesses in PHP, one of the world’s most widely used programming languages, organisations and businesses have been urgently working to update their systems. The vulnerabilities, described as “critical” by PHP developers, caused disruptions to websites globally over Wednesday and Thursday. This back-end language, integral to web development for… Continue reading Race to update services’ computer systems after cyber-security flaw found

Map thief led court on ‘merry dance’ with return promises

The Nova Orbis Tabula, a double hemisphere world map, is part of an atlas containing twelve maps and is highly regarded by scholars worldwide. West, a resident of Chingford in east London, had examined the atlas on several occasions—specifically on December 19 and 20, 2024, and once more just a day before the map’s theft.… Continue reading Map thief led court on ‘merry dance’ with return promises

Adults with ADHD left struggling to access treatment in NI

Adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Northern Ireland are raising serious concerns about the lack of publicly funded treatment options available to them. Unlike other regions of the UK, Northern Ireland does not have a formally commissioned adult ADHD pathway, forcing many to shoulder the financial burden of private care. One woman… Continue reading Adults with ADHD left struggling to access treatment in NI

Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague

A detective from the Metropolitan Police, who was sexually assaulted by a colleague within the force, has described the police’s response to her case as akin to “being raped all over again.” Detective Constable Linda Williams was a victim in 2004 when she was attacked by Police Constable David Carrick. Carrick was later sentenced to… Continue reading Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague

Met detective raped by fellow officer says police handling ‘like being raped all over again’

A detective from the Metropolitan Police, Linda Williams, who was sexually assaulted by a fellow officer, has described to the BBC how Scotland Yard’s response to her case felt “like being raped all over again.” Williams was attacked in 2004 by PC David Carrick, a convicted serial abuser who received a life sentence in 2023… Continue reading Met detective raped by fellow officer says police handling ‘like being raped all over again’