Sara Sharif: Appeal to name murdered girl's family court judges

The Court of Appeal is set to hear a bid to name judges involved in Sara Sharif’s family court proceedings before she was killed. Sara’s father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash Batool were recently sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Following the convictions, it is possible that details from previous family court proceedings… Continue reading Sara Sharif: Appeal to name murdered girl's family court judges

Bristol stabbings: Max Dixon and Mason Rist’s murderers detained

Max Dixon and Mason Rist were tragically killed in January of this year, in a case of mistaken identity in Knowle West, Bristol. Four teenagers have now been sentenced to detention for life for their murders. Riley Tolliver, 18, and 17-year-old Kodishai Wescott were detained for a minimum of 23 years, with a 15-year-old boy… Continue reading Bristol stabbings: Max Dixon and Mason Rist’s murderers detained

Georgia: UK sanctions officials over protest crackdown

The UK has imposed sanctions on five senior Georgian officials, including the interior minister, for violating human rights in suppressing pro-European protests in the country. These individuals will face travel bans and asset freezes in coordination with the US. The Foreign Office stated the violence inflicted upon protestors, opposition leaders and journalists is an egregious… Continue reading Georgia: UK sanctions officials over protest crackdown

Courts to remain involved in young person gender case

The UK’s Court of Appeal has granted the mother of a teenager who wishes to undergo cross-sex hormone treatment a victory in her quest to keep the courts involved in the case. Although the 16-year-old is legally permitted to make their own medical decisions under UK law, the court stated that the case would be… Continue reading Courts to remain involved in young person gender case

Christmas travel: Risk of disruption as UK weather warnings issued

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings as strong winds sweep across the UK. While Friday will see outbreaks of rain, with sunny spells that will brighten up Northern Ireland and Scotland, Saturday will be a different story altogether. A deep area of low pressure, fuelled by a powerful jet stream high above the… Continue reading Christmas travel: Risk of disruption as UK weather warnings issued

Double decker bus roof torn off in Kilmarnock bridge crash

A double decker bus in Kilmarnock has crashed into a railway bridge, resulting in four people being injured and the roof of the bus being torn off. The accident happened at around 2pm on Macphail Drive, near Culzean Crescent. Emergency services have closed off the area, and video of the incident posted on social media… Continue reading Double decker bus roof torn off in Kilmarnock bridge crash

Kate and William reveal poignant Christmas card

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their Christmas card for 2021, featuring a photo captured during Catherine’s public announcement about the end of her chemotherapy treatment. The video from August, filmed in Norfolk, emphasises the importance of family and support during challenging periods. It concludes with the message, “out of darkness can come light”.… Continue reading Kate and William reveal poignant Christmas card

Bushey crossbow deaths: Kyle Clifford pleads not guilty

A man has appeared in the Cambridge Crown Court via a video link from HMP Belmarsh, denying the murder of a mother and two of her daughters in a crossbow and knife attack conducted at their residence. Kyle Clifford, 26 from Enfield, North London, has also denied two counts of possessing an offensive weapon and… Continue reading Bushey crossbow deaths: Kyle Clifford pleads not guilty

'There are no barriers': Blind Strictly winner Chris McCausland inspires youngsters

Chris McCausland, a popular comedian and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, made an appearance on BBC’s Newsround where he answered questions from students at his former college. Mr. McCausland, who was the first blind contestant to participate in the dancing competition, garnered nationwide attention for his skills on the dance floor. During the interview, Newsround… Continue reading 'There are no barriers': Blind Strictly winner Chris McCausland inspires youngsters

Shawn Seesahai: Young murderers' sentence increased

The UK’s youngest knife murderers have had their minimum sentences increased for the murder of Shawn Seesahai. The two 13-year-old boys, known as BGI and CMB, were 12 when they fatally stabbed the 19-year-old with a machete on Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton on 13 November 2023. The ruling at the Court of Appeal increased… Continue reading Shawn Seesahai: Young murderers' sentence increased