Warwickshire Police has vehemently denied any accusations of withholding information regarding the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton. County council leader George Finch had made claims that the two men charged in relation to the incident were asylum seekers, alleging a cover-up by both the police force and the Home Office. However, Chief… Continue reading Warwickshire Police respond to George Finch's 'rape cover-up' claim
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Sussex couple detained in Iran allowed to call home for first time
A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, found themselves in a dire situation when they were detained in Iran during their once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world. The couple was charged with espionage by Iranian authorities in January, despite denying the allegations. This sparked months of no direct contact with their loved ones… Continue reading Sussex couple detained in Iran allowed to call home for first time
Toomebridge: Police breached duty of care to teen killed in 2018
A tragic incident involving the death of teenager Shannon McQuillan in 2018 in County Antrim has sparked an investigation that revealed multiple breaches in the duty of care offered by police officers. The incident occurred when Shannon, 19, and Owen McFerran, 21, were hit by a van near Toomebridge. The Police Ombudsman’s report stated that… Continue reading Toomebridge: Police breached duty of care to teen killed in 2018
Waterworld investigation confirmed after young girl's death
A four-year-old girl died after visiting a water park, sparking a multi-agency investigation into the circumstances of her death. The tragic incident occurred at Waterworld in Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, prompting Staffordshire Police to launch an inquiry. The girl was pronounced dead in the hospital after being found unconscious in the Lagoon area of the Aqua… Continue reading Waterworld investigation confirmed after young girl's death
Daniel Burba: Cocaine-fuelled dad jailed over son's M6 crash death
Written by: Sarah Thompson In a tragic incident near Lancaster, a driver under the influence of cocaine caused a fatal crash that claimed the life of his 14-year-old son. Daniel Burba, 31, from Morecambe, experienced an epileptic fit while driving his wife’s van on the M6. Despite being advised not to drive due to previous… Continue reading Daniel Burba: Cocaine-fuelled dad jailed over son's M6 crash death
Adoption support charity shreds 'irreplaceable' files to save space
BBC Scotland home affairs correspondent David Cowan reported that Birthlink, an Edinburgh-based charity, has issued an apology for the destruction of approximately 4,800 personal records related to adoptions in Scotland. The charity was fined £18,000 for shredding the files about four years ago in an attempt to create more space in their filing cabinets. The… Continue reading Adoption support charity shreds 'irreplaceable' files to save space
Jeremy Corbyn attacks Angela Rayner for selling off allotments
Jeremy Corbyn criticized Angela Rayner for approving the sale of eight allotments post general election. Allotments in the UK, numbering at 330,000, are small parcels of land rented out for residents to cultivate fruits and vegetables. These sites are safeguarded from development or sale under the Allotment Act of 1925, requiring ministerial approval for any… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn attacks Angela Rayner for selling off allotments
Genevieve Chenneour: Bridgerton actress speaks of phone theft trauma
Following a violent phone theft incident in west London, Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour has revealed that she has been struggling with severe agoraphobia, making it difficult for her to leave her home. The attack occurred in February when the 27-year-old confronted a man who had taken her phone, leaving her concussed and traumatized. As a… Continue reading Genevieve Chenneour: Bridgerton actress speaks of phone theft trauma
What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality?
Daniel Sandford, a UK correspondent, reported that Ministers are urging police to increase transparency regarding the nationalities of individuals who are charged. The regulations surrounding this issue involve considerations of laws on contempt of court and the guidance provided by the College of Policing. The contempt of court laws aim to ensure that suspects receive… Continue reading What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality?
Neil Woodford and company fined nearly £46m over failures
Neil Woodford, a former star fund manager, along with his investment firm, has been hit with a hefty fine of nearly £46m by the financial watchdog. The collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund in 2019 led to losses for around 300,000 individuals, as they attempted to withdraw money at a pace faster than the… Continue reading Neil Woodford and company fined nearly £46m over failures