Three men sentenced for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary

Three men have each been sentenced to complete 200 hours of community service following their harassment of BBC journalist Catrin Nye, known for presenting the podcast series and documentary titled *A Very British Cult*. The individuals involved—Kristofer Deichler, 47, Jatinder Kamra, 46, and Sukhraj Singh, 39—were also subjected to a restraining order preventing them from… Continue reading Three men sentenced for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary

Bride's final months marred by pension stress

Caoimhe Jennings, a 27-year-old bride, was radiant and beaming on her wedding day, yet she was simultaneously grappling with a terminal illness. Adding to her difficulties was a prolonged struggle to access her ill health retirement pension from her former employer, HMRC. This pension issue caused significant stress during an already challenging period for Caoimhe… Continue reading Bride's final months marred by pension stress

Bid for outside police force to investigate Emma Caldwell inquiry stalls

Efforts to launch an independent investigation into the original police inquiry surrounding the 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell have hit a significant obstacle. Prosecutors tasked with overseeing this inquiry have struggled to find a police force outside Scotland willing to undertake the investigation. Scotland’s Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain, had announced two years ago the intention… Continue reading Bid for outside police force to investigate Emma Caldwell inquiry stalls

Conwy: Man arrested after woman dies in A55 crash

A 57-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving following a collision on a major route in north Wales. The incident occurred on the A55 near Conwy on Thursday, involving a car carrying four people and a lorry. Tragically, Jennifer Anne Brown, who was in… Continue reading Conwy: Man arrested after woman dies in A55 crash

Resident doctors in England vote in favour of more strike action

Resident doctors in England have voted overwhelmingly to continue their strike action amid ongoing disagreements with the government over pay and the availability of training posts. This decision extends the British Medical Association’s (BMA) mandate to pursue industrial action for another six months, though specific new strike dates have not yet been revealed. The dispute… Continue reading Resident doctors in England vote in favour of more strike action

North Sea ship captain guilty of US tanker crash death

The captain of the cargo vessel Solong has been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with a tanker in the North Sea. The incident occurred on 10 March 2025, involving the US tanker Stena Immaculate near the coast of East Yorkshire. Tragically, Mark Angelo Pernia, a 38-year-old crew member aboard the Solong, remains… Continue reading North Sea ship captain guilty of US tanker crash death

Scottish government confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill

The Scottish government has confirmed it will not back a proposed bill intended to make paying for sex a criminal offence. This legislation, introduced by independent MSP Ash Regan and known as the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill, is unlikely to succeed without official government support. Siobhian Brown, the Minister for Victims and Community… Continue reading Scottish government confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill

Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence as Labour criticises process

Tulip Siddiq, a former minister and Labour MP, has been handed a four-year prison sentence on corruption charges by a Bangladeshi court. The Labour Party has condemned the legal proceedings as unjust. Alongside Siddiq, her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and two other family members also received various prison sentences tied to separate corruption… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence as Labour criticises process

Serial killer Steve Wright admits Victoria Hall murder in 1999

Steve Wright, a convicted serial killer, has admitted to the kidnapping and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, a crime that occurred over 25 years ago in Suffolk. Victoria’s body was discovered naked in a ditch, five days after she went missing following an evening out in Felixstowe in September 1999. Wright, who is currently serving… Continue reading Serial killer Steve Wright admits Victoria Hall murder in 1999

Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris accused of more sexual offences

Dan Norris, a former Labour Member of Parliament and ex-mayor of the West of England, has been re-arrested amid ongoing investigations into multiple sexual offence allegations. The 66-year-old independent MP is suspected of several serious offences, including the rape of more than one woman, sexual assault, voyeurism, and upskirting. These allegations span a period from… Continue reading Suspended Labour MP Dan Norris accused of more sexual offences