In the early hours of the morning in Liverpool city centre, a male victim in his 30s was raped by another male in St John’s Gardens. The rapist also stole an item of jewellery from the victim before fleeing towards Lime Street railway station. Merseyside Police have launched an appeal for information regarding the attack,… Continue reading Man raped in Liverpool city centre gardens
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Should legislation to reduce strike impact apply to Northern Ireland?
A Conservative MP has called for legislation that would require minimum service levels during strikes to be introduced in Northern Ireland. Robert Buckland, chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee stated that such legislation would help those who are in “dire need” to access services. Thousands of public service workers are due to strike on… Continue reading Should legislation to reduce strike impact apply to Northern Ireland?
William Brown: Funeral to take place for boy killed in crash
The funeral of William Brown Jr., a seven-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash, will be held at St Mary and St Eanswythe Church in Folkestone, Kent, after permission was granted by the King. The funeral is scheduled to take place at 2 PM GMT. William was struck by a car while walking… Continue reading William Brown: Funeral to take place for boy killed in crash
Mew Malden ex-postmistress aims to stand against Sir Ed Davey
Yvonne Tracey, a former deputy postmistress from London, has announced that she will run against Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey in the next general election. Tracey, who worked at New Malden post office for over three decades, believes that Davey’s attitude towards the Post Office scandal must be challenged. The scandal involved the wrongful… Continue reading Mew Malden ex-postmistress aims to stand against Sir Ed Davey
'We need jungle' – Amol Rajan on how a University Challenge question spawned a remix craze
Nathan Filer, a best-selling writer at Bath Spa University, set in motion a viral moment with a tweet about University Challenge. He had been watching the previous week’s show featuring Sheffield against Aberdeen. During a bonus round for Aberdeen, a question about jungle music arose. When Emily Osborne, Aberdeen’s captain, answered with “drum ‘n’ bass,”… Continue reading 'We need jungle' – Amol Rajan on how a University Challenge question spawned a remix craze
Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts – experts
The Post Office is facing allegations that the company may have underpaid more than £100m in tax while overpaying its senior executives. Tax experts have suggested that the firm paid less tax by deducting payments to victims of the Horizon scandal from its profits in a possible breach of tax law. The Post Office has… Continue reading Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts – experts
Snow risk for the UK next week
Next week, people in the UK can expect to feel the bracing chill of Arctic winds that will bring a significant drop in temperatures. Predictions reveal a possibility of readings as low as -10C (14F) in rural areas across the country, a sobering reminder that winter is not yet over. Forecasters are warning everyone to… Continue reading Snow risk for the UK next week
Airbnb cottage near Inverness trashed by puppy seller
An Airbnb host in the Scottish Highlands was left in shock after discovering the state of her rental property, which had been used by a puppy seller. “Superhost” Tracey Parsons had allowed a woman to rent her cottage near Inverness for 10 days last weekend, but when she attended the property on Tuesday, it had… Continue reading Airbnb cottage near Inverness trashed by puppy seller
Post Office scandal: Minister says he wants to see those responsible locked up
People found responsible for the Horizon IT scandal must be “held to account”, said Kevin Hollinrake, the minister responsible for the Post Office. The official inquiry’s verdict, which examined the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of individuals accused of stealing money following errors made by the Horizon computer system between 1999 and 2015, must bring justice… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Minister says he wants to see those responsible locked up
Stormont: Sinn Féin in fresh bid to recall assembly before strikes
Sinn Féin is attempting to recall the Northern Ireland Assembly in a bid to elect a new Speaker before the legal deadline to restore the executive expires next Thursday. The party needs the support of 30 assembly members in order to succeed. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has blocked every vote to elect a Speaker,… Continue reading Stormont: Sinn Féin in fresh bid to recall assembly before strikes