Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering Dover migrant site

Daniel Thomas, a 37-year-old activist known among his followers as Danny Tommo, has appeared in court facing several charges related to incidents at a migrant processing site in Dover. According to court records, he is accused of unlawfully entering a restricted area at the centre on 31 March. Additional allegations include using threatening language or… Continue reading Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering Dover migrant site

Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Zack Polanski

Zack Polanksi, leader of the Green Party, has called on voters to support the Greens as a means to compel Labour, led by Andy Burnham, to adopt more progressive policies. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Brighton, Polanksi emphasized that the Greens possess the influence to steer Labour “in the right direction” on key… Continue reading Greens can move Labour in the right direction, says Zack Polanski

Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after leaving TV's This Morning

Alison Hammond sought medical attention for a heart-related check-up after unexpectedly leaving ITV’s This Morning during the live broadcast on Friday. Despite her early departure, the 51-year-old presenter reassured her audience that she was “fine.” During the show, Hammond appeared to be in discomfort, clutching her chest as co-host Dermot O’Leary helped her off the… Continue reading Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after leaving TV's This Morning

Grangemouth firm took £1m of public money months before closure announcement

A chemical company, Syngenta, secured £1 million from Scottish Enterprise to fund job creation just a few months before it revealed plans to shut down its Grangemouth facility. This funding was part of a larger £2.2 million grant awarded in May of the previous year intended to support increased production at the plant. However, the… Continue reading Grangemouth firm took £1m of public money months before closure announcement

Priest Chris Brain guilty of raping and assaulting women

A Church of England priest who created a so-called “cult” within his congregation has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting several others. Chris Brain, 69, formerly of Wilmslow in Greater Manchester, was convicted of raping a member of his congregation and four counts of indecent assault involving three other women linked… Continue reading Priest Chris Brain guilty of raping and assaulting women

Car crashes into Tonteg shop famous for gran stuck on a shutter

A shop in Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf, known for a viral incident involving a grandmother, has once again been thrust into the spotlight after a car crashed through its entrance. The Best-One store gained widespread attention previously when Anne Hughes, a staff member, got caught on one of its shutters and was left suspended several… Continue reading Car crashes into Tonteg shop famous for gran stuck on a shutter

Man bailed over 1993 unsolved Tooze murders faces no further action

One of Wales’ most infamous unsolved murder cases remains under scrutiny, although a recent arrest connected to it has been dropped. Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead at their farmhouse in Llanharry, South Wales, on 26 July 1993, with shotgun wounds to their bodies in a cow shed. South Wales Police announced that an… Continue reading Man bailed over 1993 unsolved Tooze murders faces no further action

Julie Ann McIlwaine: Murder conviction overturned for woman who killed abusive partner

A woman from west Belfast who fatally stabbed her abusive partner while he was asleep has had her murder conviction overturned by the Court of Appeal. Julie Ann McIlwaine’s loss of control defence, relating to the killing of James Joseph Crossley in March 2022, was found to have been misrepresented to the jury during her… Continue reading Julie Ann McIlwaine: Murder conviction overturned for woman who killed abusive partner

Drumcree dispute: Garvaghy Road investigation to start next week – Robinson

The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has indicated that the criminal investigation into the illegal obstruction of Garvaghy Road is expected to commence next week. This follows remarks from the PSNI chief constable earlier in the week, confirming that an investigation will take place after protesters blocked the predominantly nationalist road to stop… Continue reading Drumcree dispute: Garvaghy Road investigation to start next week – Robinson

Eddie Newton's son died in 40C UAE desert hike, coroner says

Cassius Newton, son of former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton, tragically lost his life during a desert hike in temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F) in the United Arab Emirates. Despite his wife’s warnings urging him not to embark on the trek, the 34-year-old set out early one morning in the mountainous area of Wadi Naqab. Rescue teams… Continue reading Eddie Newton's son died in 40C UAE desert hike, coroner says