Kavan Keenan: GAA footballer admits injuring woman in hit-and-run

Kavan Keenan, a Gaelic footballer from County Antrim, has confessed to causing injury to a woman through careless driving and not stopping at the scene of the incident. The woman, who is in her 30s, was struck by a van on Glenravel Road in Martinstown on 26 October 2024. Originally, Keenan had pleaded not guilty… Continue reading Kavan Keenan: GAA footballer admits injuring woman in hit-and-run

Scottish man 'heard screams' after Bondi Beach shooting

Kian Bentley, a Scottish musician residing in Australia, recounted the chaotic scene at an open-air cinema when gunfire erupted during an attack on a Hannukah event at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Bentley, who was working at the venue, initially mistook the gunshots for fireworks. He described how people “stampeded” towards safety, and how he quickly opened… Continue reading Scottish man 'heard screams' after Bondi Beach shooting

'Married and manipulating' spy cop Mark Jenner faces inquiry

Mark Jenner, who operated undercover under the alias Mark Cassidy, is a former Metropolitan Police officer who infiltrated a left-wing activist group in east London for several years. His activities and personal relationships have become a focal point in the ongoing Undercover Policing Inquiry, which aims to investigate the practices of the Met’s Special Demonstration… Continue reading 'Married and manipulating' spy cop Mark Jenner faces inquiry

NHS units investigated for historical child abuse in Sussex

Police investigating historical allegations of child abuse at two former NHS mental health units in West Sussex have reported speaking to 12 individuals claiming to be victims, with suspicions that more may come forward. These facilities—Larchwood and Colwood in Haywards Heath—operated during the 1970s through to the 1990s before closing by the early 2000s. The… Continue reading NHS units investigated for historical child abuse in Sussex

'Throw the parcel at the door' – Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a decent wage

The BBC Panorama investigation into the delivery company Evri highlights significant customer service and working conditions issues. Key points from the investigation include: – Customers like Becky and her neighbour Jonathan received delivery notifications and photos of parcels supposedly delivered, but the parcels never actually arrived. This kind of problem appears widespread in their area… Continue reading 'Throw the parcel at the door' – Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a decent wage

Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment

Sir Cliff Richard has disclosed that he has undergone treatment for prostate cancer. The 85-year-old artist explained that the diagnosis came about during a routine medical examination required before a recent tour. Fortunately, the cancer was identified at an early stage and had not spread. “I was going to Australia and to New Zealand and… Continue reading Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment

Medicinal cannabis firm to create 100 jobs in Scotland expansion

A global medical supply company, Breathe Life Sciences (BLS), is preparing to establish a cannabis manufacturing and distribution centre in the Scottish Borders region. Scheduled to open late next year, this new facility will initially create 36 jobs, with plans to expand the workforce to approximately 100 within three years. Headquartered in Sydney, BLS already… Continue reading Medicinal cannabis firm to create 100 jobs in Scotland expansion

'We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise'

Former employees of the company behind Grand Theft Auto have shared with the BBC that a significant wave of dismissals occurred, which they describe as “devastating” and believe were connected to efforts to form a union within the firm. In October, 31 staff members were terminated by Rockstar North, mostly based at its Edinburgh headquarters,… Continue reading 'We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise'

Pigeons feeders at Norwich Market selfish, says council

Tensions have flared in Norwich over the issue of feeding pigeons at the city’s market. In an attempt to manage the pigeon population, Norwich City Council recently enlisted the help of a falconer and a Harris’s hawk to patrol the area, aiming to scare the birds away. This initiative, part of a four-week trial costing… Continue reading Pigeons feeders at Norwich Market selfish, says council

Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn

Madelaine Thomas, a professional dominatrix, has taken an unconventional path to becoming a tech entrepreneur. After enduring the distress and humiliation caused by clients who leaked her private intimate images without consent, she was motivated to create a technological solution aimed at protecting others from similar violations. “These were beautiful pictures, I’m not ashamed of… Continue reading Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn