'Funeral scam' haunted my sister on her deathbed

Brian Allison made a somber journey from Manchester to Glasgow, covering over 200 miles, in order to lay his sister’s ashes to rest on the family plot at St Kentigern’s cemetery. Standing before the headstone where his father, mother, and three other siblings were buried, Brian took a moment to reflect on his late sister… Continue reading 'Funeral scam' haunted my sister on her deathbed

Police spied on Stephen Lawrence's grieving family, inquiry told

The tragic murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993 led to the immediate surveillance of his bereaved parents by the police, according to testimony at a public hearing. The Metropolitan force reportedly started monitoring the Lawrence family shortly after the 18-year-old was killed in a racist attack, as revealed by Barrister Ifeanyi Odogwu on behalf of… Continue reading Police spied on Stephen Lawrence's grieving family, inquiry told

UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in G7 – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released new projections, indicating that the UK is on track to be the second-fastest-growing among the most advanced economies globally. Despite this positive outlook, the UK is also expected to experience the highest inflation rate among G7 nations, driven by increasing energy and utility costs. The IMF’s forecasts are part… Continue reading UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in G7 – IMF

Shutting schools in 2021 put 'NHS over children', Williamson says

In his testimony to the Covid inquiry, former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson made damning allegations, claiming that the government prioritized the National Health Service (NHS) over children, resulting in the unnecessary closure of schools in January 2021. Williamson accused ministers of neglecting the needs of children and criticized their lack of seriousness in handling the… Continue reading Shutting schools in 2021 put 'NHS over children', Williamson says

Tommy Robinson police stop at Channel Tunnel unlawful, court hears

Far-right figure Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, faced allegations that he was unlawfully stopped by counter-terrorism officers while driving a Bentley at the entrance of the Channel Tunnel. His lawyer argued in court that the officers’ use of power was disproportionate. The trial took place at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where Mr. Lennon pleaded… Continue reading Tommy Robinson police stop at Channel Tunnel unlawful, court hears

Manchester synagogue attack: Man hit by police bullet released

Yoni Finlay, a man who was struck by a police bullet during the response to the Manchester synagogue attack, has been discharged from the hospital. The incident took place on 2nd October when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, attempted to enter the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation and Mr. Finlay, 39, was shot while helping barricade the doors.… Continue reading Manchester synagogue attack: Man hit by police bullet released

DNA test 'proved' woman was not missing Madeleine McCann

A trial at Leicester Crown Court revealed that a DNA test taken from a woman who believes she is Madeleine McCann “conclusively proved” she was not the missing girl. Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg are facing charges of stalking Madeleine’s parents, Kate and Gerry McCann. DNA was obtained from Ms. Wandelt during her arrest in… Continue reading DNA test 'proved' woman was not missing Madeleine McCann

Theo Treharne-Jones who drowned in Kos pool was 'excitable’ boy

A tragic incident occurred during a family holiday in Greece, where a five-year-old boy named Theo Treharne-Jones drowned in a hotel pool at Atlantica Holiday Village in Kos on 15 June 2019. Described as an “excitable, happy, loving little child” with “no sense of danger,” Theo’s mother, Nina Treharne, revealed that her son had Smith-Magenis… Continue reading Theo Treharne-Jones who drowned in Kos pool was 'excitable’ boy

GPs raise questions over SNP plans for new drop-in services in Scotland

In a recent announcement by First Minister John Swinney, plans to implement 15 new walk-in services across Scotland have been met with skepticism from leading medical professionals. Amid concerns about staffing for these new drop-in services, the vice-chair of the Royal College of GPs Scotland raised questions about where the workforce would be sourced, highlighting… Continue reading GPs raise questions over SNP plans for new drop-in services in Scotland

Asylum seeker 'murdered hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte in frenzied attack'

A trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court has heard details of a disturbing incident involving an asylum seeker from Sudan who allegedly murdered a Walsall hotel worker in a brutal attack at a train station platform. Prosecutors claim that Deng Majek, who purports to be 19 years old, viciously stabbed 27-year-old Rhiannon Whyte 23 times with… Continue reading Asylum seeker 'murdered hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte in frenzied attack'