Category: UK News

A 29-year-old man has been convicted for the murder of a five-month-old baby boy, Jensen-Lee Dougal, who died after sustaining severe brain injuries caused by violent shaking. The infant, described by his mother Jordan Dougal as a “happy baby” adored by his family, passed away on 31 March 2024. The injuries were inflicted by Thomas… Continue reading Man found guilty of murdering five-month-old baby in Swansea

Authorities in north-west London are actively searching for a teenager believed to be responsible for stabbing two boys at Kingsbury High School. The Metropolitan Police were alerted at around 12:40 GMT after reports emerged that a 13-year-old boy had sustained stab wounds on the school premises. Further investigations revealed that a second victim, a 12-year-old… Continue reading Two boys stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Barnet, London

A teenager has been handed a life sentence with a minimum imprisonment period of 13 years after being convicted of the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross. The tragic incident took place on 21 January 2025, when Leo was stabbed in the stomach while walking home from school in Birmingham. At the time of the attack,… Continue reading Teen who murdered 12-year-old schoolboy Leo Ross sentenced

Northern Ireland is preparing to participate in a clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects—both risks and benefits—of puberty-blocking medications in children experiencing uncertainty about their gender identity. This development was highlighted in a review of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services, conducted by Dr Hilary Cass, a consultant in paediatric disability and former president of… Continue reading Puberty blockers: NI to join trial to assess use of drugs

A tragic incident unfolded in Prosper, Texas, on January 10, 2025, when Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old woman from Warrington, Cheshire, was fatally shot by her father, Kris Harrison, during a visit to his home. The circumstances leading to her death emerged at an inquest held at Cheshire Coroner’s Court, revealing that a heated dispute over… Continue reading British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump'

Bangor University has publicly clarified that it does not endorse the decision made by its student debating society to deny a question-and-answer session to Reform UK representatives. The Bangor Debating & Political Society declined a request from Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin and campaigner Jack Anderton, citing a strict stance against racism, transphobia, and homophobia… Continue reading Bangor university student society bans Reform UK for 'racism, transphobia and homophobia'

John Doyle, a former inspector with the Metropolitan Police, has been charged with multiple serious offences, including five counts of rape. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), these charges stem from incidents that allegedly involved violent bondage sex, during which Doyle is accused of wrapping a woman’s face in clingfilm. This form of abuse… Continue reading Ex-Met inspector to appear in court on rape charges

A man from Grimethorpe, Barnsley, who fortified his homes with a variety of dangerous booby traps including a flamethrower and tripwires, has been sentenced to prison for protecting his drug operation. Ian Claughton, aged 60, equipped three properties with improvised security measures such as fishing wire, modified crow-scarers, and homemade pipe bombs to safeguard his… Continue reading Barnsley man who laid 'Home Alone' style traps at drug den jailed

Ministers have been instructed not to release any personal communications involving Lord Mandelson following Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s publication of text messages exchanged with the former UK ambassador to the United States. The Cabinet Office reminded government officials not to disclose messages that fall under a recent parliamentary motion requiring the government to make public… Continue reading Ministers told to not publish their own Mandelson messages

A woman described as a “skilled butcher” has been convicted of murdering her partner, dismembering the body, and burying the remains in a garden over 15 years ago. The victim, Izabela Zablocka, was initially reported missing in 2010. Her remains were eventually uncovered buried in a garden on Princes Street in Derby on 1 June… Continue reading Izabela Zablocka death: 'Skilled butcher' guilty of murdering, cutting up and burying partner