Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mum

The trial revealed a poignant moment when the mother of a teenage boy involved in a school stabbing received a message from her son apologizing shortly after the incident. The attack took place at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich on March 11, where a 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the back. The accused, a… Continue reading Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mum

Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

Russell Brand has appeared in court as his trial for rape and sexual assault gets underway. The 51-year-old comedian and actor faces multiple allegations from six women, claiming incidents took place between 1999 and 2009. The proceedings are being held at Southwark Crown Court, with the trial expected to extend for up to ten weeks.… Continue reading Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after fatal tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has remained closed for a third consecutive day as authorities continue their investigation into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure. The incident occurred over the weekend at the park near Doncaster when the man reportedly climbed down from a walkway into the tiger’s… Continue reading Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after fatal tiger attack

Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say

The prime minister is set to address the Commons later with a strong message that rejecting a closer partnership with the European Union—if such an agreement can be reached—would amount to a “dereliction of duty.” In his statement, Andy Burnham will emphasize the need to acknowledge the negative consequences Brexit has had, stating that “the… Continue reading Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say

Fire that killed two sisters was started by candles in flat below

An investigation into a tragic fire in Aberdeen has determined that the blaze, which claimed the lives of two sisters, originated from candles in a neighboring flat. The victims, Aanchal and Shikshya Subedi, aged 28 and 24 respectively, died in a fire that broke out at a block on Back Hilton Road in January 2024.… Continue reading Fire that killed two sisters was started by candles in flat below

Drumcree dispute: Orangemen and Garvaghy residents both back in court

The Portadown Orangemen are seeking legal permission to challenge the Secretary of State’s decision to prohibit their parade, citing several grounds for their appeal. Among these is a dispute over the police’s evaluation of the situation surrounding the event. An emergency hearing was held at Belfast High Court on Saturday concerning the matter, but the… Continue reading Drumcree dispute: Orangemen and Garvaghy residents both back in court

Newspaper headlines: 'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire”

Several newspapers today highlight a forecast from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) regarding a significant shortfall in the UK’s public finances ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement by the Chancellor. The lead story in the i Paper points to a £35 billion deficit, indicating that tax increases will be necessary to address this gap.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire”

Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds

According to Citizens Advice, homeowners are being targeted by scammers posing as legitimate roofing contractors who charge thousands of pounds for work that is either poorly done, unnecessary, or never completed. This type of scam has become the most frequently reported, accounting for one in ten scams recorded by the charity in the past year.… Continue reading Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds