A 17-year-old individual has been accused of murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport, Merseyside. The incident, which happened in Hart Space centre, was for primary school children aged six to ten and featured a Taylor Swift theme. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were brought to… Continue reading Southport: 17-year-old charged with murder over attack
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'Reckless slapping therapist Hongchi Xiao cut mum's life short'
The family of a woman who died after attending a slapping workshop and stopping her insulin has urged for greater regulation of alternative therapies. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, had type 1 diabetes and died in 2016 at a retreat in Wiltshire run by Hongchi Xiao. He was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter last Friday. Carr-Gomm’s son,… Continue reading 'Reckless slapping therapist Hongchi Xiao cut mum's life short'
Southport: More than 100 people arrested in London protest
A protest in central London following the fatal stabbing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club on Monday in Southport has led to more than 100 arrests, Metropolitan Police has said. The demonstrations, which included throwing bottles and cans, as well as setting a police car on fire, resulted in several officers sustaining… Continue reading Southport: More than 100 people arrested in London protest
Two new dementia risks identified by major report
A new report from the Lancet Commission suggests that there are 14 health issues that can be reduced or eliminated to theoretically prevent nearly half of dementias in the world. Treating vision loss and high cholesterol are two ways in which people can reduce the chances of developing dementia. It is predicted that by 2050, the… Continue reading Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Thunderstorm warnings for much of England and Wales
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across much of England and Wales amidst a heatwave that has engulfed most of the UK. Wednesday night and Thursday are forecasted for heavy showers, thunder, and lightning with possible disruption to travel and power cuts. Along with these warnings, flood alerts have also been put in place across… Continue reading Thunderstorm warnings for much of England and Wales
Leanne Lucas: Yoga teacher stabbed in Southport protecting children, cousin says
Leanne Lucas, a yoga teacher hailed as a hero, was fatally injured attempting to protect two little girls during the Southport knife attack, according to her cousin. Ms Lucas helped usher children into a storage room and shielded two girls from the attacker when she was thought to have received her injuries. She is believed… Continue reading Leanne Lucas: Yoga teacher stabbed in Southport protecting children, cousin says
BBC knew Huw Edwards had been arrested in November
BBC news presenter Huw Edwards was arrested in November 2023 on suspicion of serious charges, the corporation said in a statement following his guilty plea for making indecent images of children. Edwards was suspended from his role in July 2024 following allegations he had paid a young person for sexually explicit images. The Metropolitan Police… Continue reading BBC knew Huw Edwards had been arrested in November
Police get more time with suspect as Southport reels from unrest
Police have been granted extra time to question a teenager in connection with a knife attack that killed three children at a dance class. Four men were arrested for violent disorder after unrest broke out near a mosque in the town of Southport where the attack occurred. The attack involved 70 individuals who allegedly became… Continue reading Police get more time with suspect as Southport reels from unrest
Watch: Cleaning up Southport’s streets after riot
In the aftermath of the recent spate of violent attacks in Southport, tension in the local community continues to bubble. On Tuesday night, a mosque was attacked, just metres away from where a riot had erupted after false information circulated about the background of the suspect in Monday’s fatal stabbing of three young girls. Amid… Continue reading Watch: Cleaning up Southport’s streets after riot
Toddler turned grey and passed out after drinking Slush Puppie
A two-year-old girl from Stranraer, Scotland, was hospitalized after drinking a Slush Puppie and falling unconscious. Arla Agnew suffered from low blood sugar after consuming only half a cup of the drink at a friend’s house. Doctors confirmed that the reaction was likely due to glycerol, a chemical compound used to prevent liquids from freezing… Continue reading Toddler turned grey and passed out after drinking Slush Puppie