Woman dies after lifeboat rescues her from sea off Skegness

A tragic incident occurred at Skegness beach when a woman in her 60s encountered difficulties in the sea and subsequently passed away. The RNLI launched a lifeboat as part of a large-scale search effort, with assistance from a coastguard helicopter and an air ambulance. The distressing event unfolded at approximately 17:30 BST when the woman… Continue reading Woman dies after lifeboat rescues her from sea off Skegness

Mike Huckabee: US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader

The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has criticized UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan. In a social media post, Huckabee suggested that the UK would have lost World War Two if Starmer had been the leader at the time. He questioned Starmer’s condemnation of Israel’s plans and… Continue reading Mike Huckabee: US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader

Nicola Sturgeon memoir describes arrest as 'worst day of my life'

In a tell-all memoir set to be released next week, former First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, recounts what she describes as the most challenging day of her life when she was arrested by the police as part of an investigation into the SNP’s finances. Detailing the emotional turmoil she faced when detectives questioned her… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon memoir describes arrest as 'worst day of my life'

Bhim Kohli death: Police 'sat on information' before dog walker, 80, fatally attacked

Bhim Kohli, an 80-year-old man, tragically passed away on September 2nd following a brutal attack while walking his dog. The incident occurred in September when he was punched and kicked by a 14-year-old boy while a 12-year-old girl filmed the assault. This came just two weeks after Mr. Kohli had witnessed another Asian man being… Continue reading Bhim Kohli death: Police 'sat on information' before dog walker, 80, fatally attacked

Michael O’Brien: Wrongly jailed man loses appeal for prison stay refund

Authors Gavin Thomas and Stephen Fairclough from BBC News report on the legal battle of a man who was wrongly convicted of murder and fought to reclaim money taken from his compensation for “saved living expenses” while in prison for 11 years. Michael O’Brien, one of the three men wrongly convicted of the 1987 killing… Continue reading Michael O’Brien: Wrongly jailed man loses appeal for prison stay refund

Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault in BBC studio

Hardeep Singh Kohli, a renowned comedian and former participant of Big Brother, is facing allegations of indecent assault towards a woman within a BBC studio, as outlined in court proceedings. The 56-year-old has refuted six sex-related charges involving three women spanning from April 2007 to December 2016. The incidents in question reportedly took place at… Continue reading Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault in BBC studio

NCA to investigate South Yorkshire Police officer abuse claims

In Yorkshire, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has stepped in to investigate allegations of sexual abuse by South Yorkshire Police officers on children in Rotherham. It was reported by the BBC that five women who were victims of grooming gangs in their childhood have come forward, claiming they were also abused by police officers in… Continue reading NCA to investigate South Yorkshire Police officer abuse claims

River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse

Rachel Clun, a Business reporter for BBC News, reported that River Island has been granted approval by the High Court to close 33 stores in the UK as part of the fashion retailer’s restructuring plans. The company cited a shift in customer behavior towards online shopping and increased operating costs as the primary reasons for… Continue reading River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse

Battersea grapefruit tree given protected status

In a residential area on Queenstown Road in Battersea, a unique grapefruit tree stands as a tropical landmark outside of Kew Gardens, recently receiving special protection. This Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was granted following a campaign by locals who recognized its significance. The tree was brought to south-west London from Grenada in the 1980s by… Continue reading Battersea grapefruit tree given protected status

Teenager who lost his legs in crash will 'never forgive' driver

Two young men’s lives drastically changed after a horrific crash that left one without legs and the other facing legal consequences. Adam Golebiewski, an 18-year-old footballer, lost both his lower legs in a crash involving his friend Arran Paterson in Macduff, Aberdeenshire. Paterson, who was 19 at the time, admitted to dangerous driving, driving above… Continue reading Teenager who lost his legs in crash will 'never forgive' driver