Justice Minister Naomi Long has strongly denounced recent assaults on police officers, describing such actions as “utterly unacceptable.” The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) reported that 14 officers were attacked during the night of Friday, 26 December, and the early hours of Saturday, 27 December. Among those officers, one required hospital treatment after sustaining… Continue reading Justice minister condemns assaults on police officers across NI
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Man who died after Leicestershire pub attack was 'devoted dad'
A man described as a “devoted family man” has passed away following an assault outside a pub in Leicestershire. David Darke, aged 66, sustained a severe head injury after being punched near The Crown Inn, located on Church Street, Appleby Magna. The incident occurred at approximately 21:45 GMT on the 21st of December. Following the… Continue reading Man who died after Leicestershire pub attack was 'devoted dad'
Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced two amber health warnings affecting certain areas of England as cold weather approaches the start of the new year. Specifically, these alerts apply to the North East and North West regions and will be in effect from 8:00 pm GMT on Sunday until noon on January 5th.… Continue reading Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Suspect arrested over death of man in Glasgow on Christmas Day
Police have made an arrest following the death of a man found injured on Christmas Day in Glasgow. The incident took place on Napiershall Street, close to Great Western Road in the city’s west end, shortly before midnight on Thursday. The victim, a 38-year-old whose identity has not been released, was discovered at around 23:40.… Continue reading Suspect arrested over death of man in Glasgow on Christmas Day
Islington stabbing: Second man charged with murder
Authorities have charged a second individual with murder in connection to the stabbing death of a teenage boy in east London. The victim, 15-year-old Adam Henry, lost his life after being stabbed on December 9 in Islington, located in north London. The newly charged suspect, 22-year-old Abdel Derdour, who has no fixed address, was formally… Continue reading Islington stabbing: Second man charged with murder
Jazz musicians recreate 46-year-old Old Duke Pub record
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Christmas Steptoe and Son script unearthed at York University
A previously unknown script for the classic British sitcom Steptoe and Son, intended for a Christmas 1963 broadcast, has been uncovered at the University of York. The show, featuring Harry H. Corbett as Harold and Wilfrid Brambell as Albert Steptoe, portrayed the lives of rag-and-bone men and was immensely popular, drawing audiences of over 28… Continue reading Christmas Steptoe and Son script unearthed at York University
Hugh Morris: Ex-England and Glamorgan batter and ECB chief executive dies
Hugh Morris, renowned former opening batsman for England and Glamorgan and former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has passed away at the age of 62. After receiving a diagnosis of bowel cancer in January 2022, Morris made a brief return to work later that year. However, he stepped down from… Continue reading Hugh Morris: Ex-England and Glamorgan batter and ECB chief executive dies
Police not treating Glasgow city centre hotel fire as deliberate
A fire broke out at a hotel located in the centre of Glasgow, but police have indicated that the blaze is not believed to have been started intentionally. Firefighters remain on site at the Revolver Hotel on Virginia Street, where they are continuing operations to dampen down the affected areas. The alarm was first raised… Continue reading Police not treating Glasgow city centre hotel fire as deliberate
Can Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister save hometown Burslem from beyond the grave?
In May, the town of Burslem, part of Stoke-on-Trent, celebrated the unveiling of a statue honoring Ian Fraser Kilmister, widely known as Lemmy, the founder and frontman of the iconic band Motörhead. Thousands of fans gathered in Market Place to witness the reveal of the life-sized bronze sculpture. For many locals, this event represented a… Continue reading Can Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister save hometown Burslem from beyond the grave?