Alleged toxic culture at Cardiff hospital revealed in leaked report

An internal report has brought to light serious concerns about a harmful and hostile working environment at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW), part of the Cardiff and Vale health board. The investigation revealed widespread issues of bullying, harassment, and aggressive behavior within the hospital’s Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU), which is responsible for… Continue reading Alleged toxic culture at Cardiff hospital revealed in leaked report

Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew

Thames Valley Police has announced that it is currently reviewing claims, as reported by the BBC, regarding a second woman allegedly sent by Jeffrey Epstein to the UK to meet Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for a sexual encounter. This purported meeting is said to have taken place at Royal Lodge, the former prince’s home, in 2010. The… Continue reading Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew

Kilkeel: 11-year-old boy dies following road traffic collision

A tragic road traffic accident in Kilkeel has resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy. The collision occurred on Corcreaghan Road early Tuesday morning at around 08:00 GMT, involving a vehicle and the child. Emergency services, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), were quick to respond to the scene. Detective Inspector Stewart,… Continue reading Kilkeel: 11-year-old boy dies following road traffic collision

Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein

The Metropolitan Police have initiated a criminal investigation centered on Lord Peter Mandelson, following accusations of misconduct in public office. The inquiry pertains to allegations that Mandelson, a former Labour minister and ex-ambassador to the United States, passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein, the US financier who was convicted of sex offences. Documents released… Continue reading Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein

Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage one

The Scottish Parliament has voted against a bill that aimed to make paying for sex a criminal offence. Although activities such as soliciting in public, “kerb crawling,” and brothel-keeping are already illegal, the act of purchasing sexual services and organizing such encounters online remains lawful in Scotland. The proposed legislation, introduced by Ash Regan, was… Continue reading Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage one

Apology to mum of boy, 2, who died after falling in Leicester river

Leicester police have expressed regret to the mother of two-year-old Xielo Maruziva, who tragically died after falling into the River Soar in February 2024. The incident occurred when Xielo fell from Packhorse bridge on 18 February. Despite an extensive search effort, his body was only found nearly four months later, at the Aylestone Meadows nature… Continue reading Apology to mum of boy, 2, who died after falling in Leicester river

Best Booking & Business Management Platforms for UK DJs and Performers (2026)

Last updated: February 2026 If you’re a DJ, musician, band, magician, or entertainer in the UK, you already know the biggest challenge isn’t the performance — it’s everything else. Chasing invoices, managing enquiries, sending contracts, keeping track of who’s paid and who hasn’t. The right booking and business management platform can take that weight off… Continue reading Best Booking & Business Management Platforms for UK DJs and Performers (2026)

Donald Trump's lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable'

Donald Trump’s legal team has strongly criticized the BBC’s defense arguments in a US court filing related to his multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit. They described parts of the BBC’s response as “untenable,” “misplaced,” and “unpersuasive” in regard to claims surrounding a Panorama documentary that featured an edited version of Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech. This… Continue reading Donald Trump's lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable'

Lord of the Dance: Show 'will go on' as Flatley obtains emergency injunction

Michael Flatley, renowned as the creator of the iconic show Lord of the Dance, has secured an emergency injunction aimed at preventing any disruption to the upcoming 30th anniversary performance scheduled to take place at Dublin’s 3Arena. This temporary legal order was granted by the High Court in Belfast amidst reports suggesting that the Thursday… Continue reading Lord of the Dance: Show 'will go on' as Flatley obtains emergency injunction

'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown

Peter Mandelson’s reputation as a skilled political strategist was so valued by successive Labour prime ministers that despite his controversial past, he was repeatedly entrusted with key government positions. However, newly released emails by the US Department of Justice reveal that Mandelson may have sought political advice from US financier Jeffrey Epstein, who had a… Continue reading 'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown