Category: UK News

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has found that a police officer driving a van behind two teenagers who tragically died in an e-bike crash in Cardiff may have a case to answer for gross misconduct. Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, lost their lives after the bike they were riding crashed on… Continue reading Officer faces misconduct hearing over account of Ely e-bike crash

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome was transported to a hospital via helicopter after being involved in a crash in southern France that resulted in multiple injuries. The 40-year-old British cyclist, residing approximately 105 miles (170 km) away in Monaco, was airlifted to the hospital on Wednesday following the incident near Toulon. Despite the… Continue reading Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in training crash

A member of the jury involved in a school stabbing trial that was later halted has refuted allegations of misconduct during his time on the jury. The case in question pertains to the original trial of a girl who carried out a knife attack on two teachers and a student at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in… Continue reading Ammanford school stabbing juror pleads not guilty after trial collapse

A 59-year-old man from Great Harwood has been arrested by Lancashire Police for sending racist abuse to England footballer Jess Carter on social media. The messages were described as “disgusting and appalling” by Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police, who led the investigation. Carter, who hails from Warwick, had decided to step back from… Continue reading Jess Carter: Man held over racist abuse sent to England footballer

Culture reporter Annabel Rackham reported that Jessie J has made changes to her upcoming tour dates due to the need for further cancer treatment. The 37-year-old shared with fans back in June that she had already undergone surgery to remove one of her breasts, and now she has disclosed that a second surgery is necessary.… Continue reading Jessie J cancels tour dates to undergo further cancer surgery

BBC News, South East – Legal action has been initiated in an attempt to prevent dredged sediment from being dumped in a protected marine area in East Sussex. Sussex Wildlife Trust is contesting a decision by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) which permits Brighton Marina to dispose of what they claim to be “harmful” material… Continue reading 'Toxic sludge' dumping in conservation zone sparks legal challenge

The situation involving a British couple detained in Iran has taken a concerning turn, prompting their family to urgently seek a meeting with the foreign secretary. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who hail from East Sussex, were arrested in January during a motorcycle journey around the world and subsequently accused of espionage, which they vehemently deny.… Continue reading Concern after Sussex couple held in Iran are “whisked” into court

In Kent, a man was recently apprehended as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) operation focused on migrant smuggling from the UK to France using lorries. The individual, a 42-year-old Iraqi national, was taken into custody at an address in Ashford. The arrest followed observation of migrants in close proximity to two men and… Continue reading Man arrested in Ashford after people smuggling investigation

A mother in Bala, Gwynedd, felt the need to create a campsite for her autistic son due to the lack of suitable accommodation options available. Janatha Carden runs short breaks for neurodivergent families and found it a challenge to find appropriate places to stay. She highlighted the lack of understanding in the tourism and hotel… Continue reading Neurodivergent families struggle to find appropriate holiday accommodation

An MSP’s access to Holyrood has been suspended following reports of inappropriate conduct in the Scottish Parliament. Colin Smyth, who was previously suspended by Labour due to charges related to indecent images of children, is now facing accusations of placing a camera in a parliament toilet. The Daily Record newspaper brought these allegations to light,… Continue reading MSP locked out of parliament after secret toilet camera claims