Authorities have detained a second individual suspected of attempted murder following an attack on a man along the Bristol to Bath Railway Path. The victim, a man in his 30s, was hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. These wounds are thought to have been inflicted with a bladed weapon during the incident, which… Continue reading Second attempted murder arrest after Bristol to Bath cycle path attack
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'I worked really hard and it all paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
Thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland received their A-level, Btec, and T-level results on Thursday, marking the end of a lengthy wait. Among them was Emily from Hartlepool, who shared, “I’ve worked really hard, I’ve tried and that’s all I can do… and it’s paid off.” Despite feeling “a bit sick” before… Continue reading 'I worked really hard and it all paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
A couple who targeted men seeking paid sexual services by drugging them with the intent to steal have been sentenced to prison following the deaths of two men and the poisoning of others. Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru admitted to the manslaughter of Gary Mouat, 37, from Oxfordshire, in 2025, and Malcolm King, 80, from… Continue reading Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
Number of children in temporary accommodation hits record high
Since 2024, Ronesha, aged 31, has been living in temporary housing alongside her two sons after facing homelessness due to a no-fault eviction. Unable to afford private rent, she found it difficult to secure social housing because many landlords required tenants to have a guarantor. Initially, the family spent seven weeks in a bed and… Continue reading Number of children in temporary accommodation hits record high
Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
Chemmy Alcott, the well-known presenter of Ski Sunday and former British Olympic skier, revealed that she experienced a collapsed lung after leaping into a lake while vacationing in France. The 44-year-old shared a video on Instagram capturing her jump from a five-metre platform into Lake Annecy in the French Alps, where she unfortunately landed awkwardly,… Continue reading Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie Merriman
A nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath has tragically passed away, and her father is now facing murder charges. Christopher Rice, aged 35 and from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, is accused of causing the death of Minnie Merriman. Minnie died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee on August 3.… Continue reading Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie Merriman
Harvey Nichols bought by Sports Direct owner
The renowned luxury department store Harvey Nichols has been acquired by the Frasers Group, the company owned by Mike Ashley, also known for Sports Direct. This acquisition includes the six physical Harvey Nichols locations, among them the flagship store in Knightsbridge, along with the international franchise operations. Alongside these physical stores, the purchase covers the… Continue reading Harvey Nichols bought by Sports Direct owner
Cwmbran man, 102, dies after alleged assault at Crow's Nest pub
A 102-year-old man has passed away following an alleged assault at a pub in south Wales. Phillip Ormerod, a resident of Cwmbran, Torfaen, was hospitalized in critical condition after the incident that took place on August 1st at the Crow’s Nest pub in the town. Gwent Police announced on Thursday that Mr. Ormerod has died… Continue reading Cwmbran man, 102, dies after alleged assault at Crow's Nest pub
Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has publicly defended the investigation undertaken by the force in relation to Simon Levy, who was convicted of murdering two women and sexually assaulting a third. Levy, who was on bail and under police supervision at the time, killed Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and Sheryl Wilkins five… Continue reading Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Binning batteries can start fires and put lives at risk, says union boss
Concerns have been raised over the dangers posed by refuse fires caused by the improper disposal of batteries and electrical devices in household waste. Chris Mitchell, a convener for the GMB union, spoke out after an incident in Glasgow city centre where a bin lorry crew had to dump burning rubbish onto the street. This… Continue reading Binning batteries can start fires and put lives at risk, says union boss