Category: UK News

A tribunal heard that a broadband wiring error by a BT engineer resulted in three individuals being wrongly accused of downloading child abuse images. The mistake led to internet activity associated with the actual offender being traced to the address where two men and a woman were residing. The individuals had their electronic devices confiscated… Continue reading BT wiring fault led to three falsely accused of child abuse image

Law enforcement officials have classified an assault on a residence in Bangor, County Down, as a hate crime. The incident occurred around 22:10 BST on Monday and targeted a house on Ganaway Walk in Kilcooley, where the kitchen window was shattered. Authorities are urging individuals with knowledge about the attack to reach out to them.… Continue reading Bangor: Police treat attack on house in Kilcooley as a hate crime

A tragic incident unfolded at Park House, where a vulnerable young woman named Cerys Lupton-Jones lost her life despite being in the care of the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The circumstances surrounding her death reveal a series of failures in providing adequate supervision and intervention. Cerys, a 22-year-old aspiring nurse who battled… Continue reading Cerys Lupton-Jones: Hospital neglect contributed to vulnerable woman's death, coroner says

Lord Bracadale has stepped down from his position as chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry, a decision he made over two months after initially rejecting calls to resign. The Scottish Police Federation (SPF), representing officers, had raised concerns about Bracadale’s impartiality due to private meetings with Bayoh’s family. Bayoh, a father of two, tragically passed… Continue reading Former judge Lord Bracadale resigns as chair of Sheku Bayoh death inquiry

Kieran Hayler, the former husband of Katie Price, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to Sussex Police. The 38-year-old from Northchapel in West Sussex faces three charges of rape and one charge of sexual assault against the unnamed girl. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred at a location in… Continue reading Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler charged with raping girl, 13

A public inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall revealed that mental health services at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust failed to detect the “clear murderous intent” of the Southport killer prior to his deadly attack. The inquiry disclosed that an eight-month delay in an autism diagnosis, coupled with missing documents and poor communication, led… Continue reading Southport killer showed 'murderous intent' aged 13, inquiry told

Three individuals working on the government’s inquiry into grooming gangs have resigned in protest, creating a stir in the ongoing investigation. With “Elizabeth” (not her real name) joining Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds in stepping down from the victims and survivors liaison panel, it highlights a growing discontent with the process. In her resignation letter,… Continue reading Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel

Prince Andrew’s living arrangements at his Windsor home, Royal Lodge, have come under scrutiny with the emergence of a document detailing his lease agreement with the Crown Estate. The controversy surrounding his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has led to him relinquishing titles, including the Duke of York. Despite not being a working royal,… Continue reading The deal that means Andrew can still afford to live in Royal Lodge

A review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland has recommended that NI Water’s protection from public prosecution for pollution incidents should be revoked, in addition to the creation of an independent environmental regulator. The final report, considered a “call to action” by the review group’s chair, Dr. Viviane Gravey from Queen’s University Belfast, outlines thirty-two… Continue reading NI Water should be prosecuted for pollution incidents, review finds

During the inquiry examining the effects of the Covid pandemic on young individuals, Boris Johnson acknowledged that children paid a significant price in order to safeguard others. The former prime minister expressed remorse for government missteps while also commending teachers and schools for their remarkable efforts in navigating extraordinarily challenging circumstances. Contrary to previous claims… Continue reading Children paid 'huge price' for others in Covid, Boris Johnson says