Boy, 16, dies after being stabbed in neck in Huddersfield

A fatal stabbing incident in Huddersfield has led to a murder investigation, following the death of a 16-year-old boy. The tragic event took place on Ramsden Street in the town centre, where emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 14:45 BST on Thursday. The victim was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to neck… Continue reading Boy, 16, dies after being stabbed in neck in Huddersfield

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

British actor Russell Brand is facing serious charges related to rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault dating back to the years between 1999 and 2005. The accusations involve four different women, and the Metropolitan Police have been actively investigating the allegations against him following reports by the Sunday Times, the Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches… Continue reading Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

RAF clear 'exploding' Tunnock's teacakes to fly after 60 years

Catherine Lyst of BBC Scotland News brings us a quirky tale involving RAF pilots and a peculiar ban on Tunnock’s teacakes. The story dates back 60 years, where these chocolate-covered treats were prohibited from flights after an amusing mishap involving a cockpit marshmallow explosion. It seems these teacakes were a beloved snack among nuclear bomber… Continue reading RAF clear 'exploding' Tunnock's teacakes to fly after 60 years

Trump tariffs: UK exporters on the pain and opportunities

The imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump has created a ripple effect on UK businesses that heavily rely on exports to the US. With nearly £60 billion worth of goods shipped across the Atlantic last year, the UK market is a vital one for many British companies. The recent announcement of a 10% tariff… Continue reading Trump tariffs: UK exporters on the pain and opportunities

Woman guilty of breaching abortion clinic protection zone

Dr. Livia Tossici-Bolt, a 64-year-old woman, was recently found guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) outside an abortion clinic in Bournemouth. She was given a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £20,000 fine following her actions on two separate days in March 2023. Tossici-Bolt, an anti-abortion campaigner, stood outside the… Continue reading Woman guilty of breaching abortion clinic protection zone

Joanne Sharkey: Suspended sentence for mum who killed baby

An individual who was deeply affected by severe post-natal depression in 1998, resulting in the tragic death of her newborn baby boy, has been given a compassionate sentence by a judge in Liverpool. Joanne Sharkey, a resident of Liverpool, was revealed to be the mother of the baby in July 2023 after a DNA match… Continue reading Joanne Sharkey: Suspended sentence for mum who killed baby

Martin O'Hagan: Man arrested over LVF murder of journalist

A man has been taken into custody by authorities in connection with the murder investigation of journalist Martin O’Hagan. O’Hagan, a journalist for the Sunday World newspaper, was tragically killed by the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) in 2001 in Lurgan, County Armagh. The 42-year-old suspect was apprehended in Sheffield with the assistance of Counter Terrorism… Continue reading Martin O'Hagan: Man arrested over LVF murder of journalist

Middlesbrough pensioners return to UK after Thailand attack

Mary and Des Byrne, a couple who were involved in a physical altercation with their neighbors in Thailand, have been able to return to the UK after receiving a fine. The couple, aged 69 and 77 respectively, claimed they were attacked over a small garden dispute after moving to Asia. Despite asserting that they acted… Continue reading Middlesbrough pensioners return to UK after Thailand attack

Trump tariffs: Yet another example of colossal, upending change

In recent days, the buzz around Westminster has shifted from the Spring Statement to a more urgent matter – the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The economic landscape in the UK has been far from rosy for nearly two decades, with poor growth and stagnant average earnings. The Labour Party’s promise of sustained… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Yet another example of colossal, upending change