Colin Pitchfork, the double child killer who was convicted in 1988 for raping and strangling 15-year-old girls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicester, will not have his next parole hearing held in public. The decision has been made following fresh allegations, which arose due to unforeseeable developments. The Parole Board expressed regret for the… Continue reading Double murderer Colin Pitchfork's parole hearing to be in private
Category: UK News
Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to scrap the two-child benefit limit, with some Labour MPs also opposing the policy on the grounds that it exacerbates child poverty. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has maintained that the policy’s abolition is not currently affordable. The limit, introduced by the previous Conservative government, prevents universal or… Continue reading Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit
Co-op killing: Lessons not learned after deaths, say family
The son-in-law of an 88-year-old man who was killed by a woman with schizophrenia at a supermarket has criticized the lack of proper risk assessments of mental health patients, saying that too many people are being harmed as a result. Zara Radcliffe killed John Rees and injured three other people at the Co-op store in… Continue reading Co-op killing: Lessons not learned after deaths, say family
Euro 2024: England fans in scramble to reach Berlin for final
Travel arrangements for the upcoming Euro 2024 final between England and Spain are proving problematic for many fans. Although the official match tickets are already sold out on the UEFA website, some secondary agencies are still offering them for £1,300, or a VIP package for £67,000. However, such tickets bought through unauthorised third parties may… Continue reading Euro 2024: England fans in scramble to reach Berlin for final
Love Island, Only Way is Essex 'finfluencer' trial set for 2027
A group of famous reality TV stars who have emerged as social media influencers, have appeared in Southwark Crown Court, in London. The stars including Lauren Goodger from The Only Way is Essex industry, Chris Biggs from Love Island and Scott Timlin from Geordie Shore, pleaded not guilty after being charged with promoting an unauthorized… Continue reading Love Island, Only Way is Essex 'finfluencer' trial set for 2027
Human remains found in suitcases by Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge
Authorities are on a manhunt after two suitcases were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol containing human remains. A report had been made to police on Wednesday evening at 23:57 BST after a man was seen acting suspiciously on the bridge before he left the area leaving a suitcase behind. A second suitcase… Continue reading Human remains found in suitcases by Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge
Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake
A woman has spoken out about the “devastating” consequences of mistaken infant bruising diagnoses after her six-month-old son’s blue spot markings were thought to be bruises. Laxmi Thapa, a woman of Nepalese origin who resides in Basingstoke, said she felt like a criminal after being arrested when medical staff and police followed procedures for suspected… Continue reading Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake
Leaks won't stop with £19 a year water bill rise, warn firms
Water companies in England and Wales have declared that a proposed average 21% increase in bills will not be sufficient to solve problems including sewage leaks. Regulator Ofwat has called for annual rises in bills limited to £19 ($24) until 2030, as part of measures to boost funding for improvements such as replacing pipes and reducing sewer… Continue reading Leaks won't stop with £19 a year water bill rise, warn firms
NHS: Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders review of NHS performance
The newly-appointed health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered an independent investigation into NHS performance in England, saying that the investigation must uncover the hard truths about what is a broken service. The waiting list for NHS hospital care has risen to 7.6 million, according to latest figures, it is second month it has grown and whilst… Continue reading NHS: Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders review of NHS performance
More prisoners to be released early in bid to ease overcrowding
The UK government is set to reveal proposals on Friday that would grant early release to prisoners as a measure to prevent jails from becoming overcrowded. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce a package of emergency measures designed to free up space in prisons. The government officials have affirmed that their primary solution… Continue reading More prisoners to be released early in bid to ease overcrowding