Meningitis B leaves girl battling for life in 'very rare' case

Noa-Rose’s parents recall a terrifying moment when their four-year-old daughter appeared lifeless in their arms, and even the doctors’ faces showed unmistakable fear. In December 2022, Noa-Rose became critically ill and was admitted to a high dependency ward, where she spent two intense weeks battling for her survival. Hailing from Blackwood in Caerphilly county, her… Continue reading Meningitis B leaves girl battling for life in 'very rare' case

Pilning NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS doctor, has been formally charged with inciting support for the banned organization Hamas. The 31-year-old British Palestinian was apprehended by the Metropolitan Police at her residence in Pilning, South Gloucestershire. Authorities indicated that her arrest was connected to alleged violations of bail conditions that were set after earlier detentions. Following… Continue reading Pilning NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title

Sarah Ferguson has experienced another setback in her public standing as the City of York has officially revoked her honorary Freedom of the City. This distinction, which was originally awarded to her in 1987 following her marriage to Prince Andrew, was unanimously rescinded during an extraordinary council meeting held on Thursday evening. The council’s decision… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title

Reform stands by election candidate appearing to perform Nazi salute

Reform is continuing to support one of its top candidates for the upcoming Welsh Parliament election in May, despite controversy surrounding a photograph that appears to show him making a Nazi salute. The image in question features Corey Edwards, a former Conservative ministerial adviser, with his right arm raised and a finger placed beneath his… Continue reading Reform stands by election candidate appearing to perform Nazi salute

Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses

A previously published report that claimed a dramatic increase in church attendance among young people in England and Wales has been withdrawn after the discovery of significant flaws in the data. The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Bible Society, was found to contain fraudulent survey responses, which undermined its conclusions. YouGov has… Continue reading Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses

Former council leader guilty of sexually assaulting young men

Jordan Linden, a former leader of North Lanarkshire Council and former chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, has been convicted of multiple sexual offences involving young men. The 30-year-old, who resigned from his council leadership position in 2022 following the emergence of allegations, was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault. Initially, Linden faced… Continue reading Former council leader guilty of sexually assaulting young men

Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told

The partner of a man seriously injured in the Nottingham attacks has expressed deep frustration with the organizations involved in the public inquiry, claiming they have repeatedly caused distress to the victims’ families. The inquiry itself is investigating the circumstances before and after the tragic events that unfolded on 13 June 2023, when Valdo Calocane… Continue reading Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told

Former BBC presenter Alex Belfield recalled to prison

Alex Belfield, a former BBC local radio presenter, has been returned to prison after breaching the conditions of his licence. Belfield, who hails from Nottingham, was initially sentenced to five and a half years in September 2022 following his conviction on four counts of stalking various broadcasters. Among those targeted was Jeremy Vine, a Channel… Continue reading Former BBC presenter Alex Belfield recalled to prison

More than 13 million living in poverty, government figures show

Newly released government data indicates that the number of people living in relative poverty within the UK increased by 500,000 in the year leading up to March 2025. This now brings the total to 13.4 million individuals classified under this measure, which notably includes four million children. Among pensioners, those living in relative poverty rose… Continue reading More than 13 million living in poverty, government figures show

Natalie McNally: Family on murderer's lies after her death

The McNally family has been grappling with intense emotions following the conviction of their daughter Natalie’s murderer. Her father, Noel McNally, expressed deep regret over having allowed the accused, McCullagh, to be alone with Natalie’s body during her wake after her tragic death. Natalie, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was fatally stabbed and beaten in… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Family on murderer's lies after her death