Category: UK News

In the aftermath of a cyber-attack that resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to 6.6 million individuals, outsourcing firm Capita has been fined £14m by the UK’s data watchdog. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlighted that Capita’s failure to ensure the security of personal data processing put it at significant risk, leading to… Continue reading Capita fined £14m for cyber-attack which affected millions

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Nicholas McMurray, a 38-year-old train conductor from Swansea, found himself in a legal predicament when he was arrested on a station platform for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old female passenger. After appearing in Swansea Crown Court, McMurray was convicted of sexual assault and assault by penetration. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and will… Continue reading Bodycam shows Swansea train manager arrested after sex assault

During the trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court, jurors were presented with chilling details of the alleged murder of hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte by asylum seeker Deng Majek. Majek, a Sudanese national who claims to be 19 years old, is accused of brutally stabbing Whyte 23 times with a screwdriver at Bescot Stadium rail station on… Continue reading Rhiannon Whyte friend 'heard silence then screams', court told

A funeral director has confessed to 36 charges of fraud while denying others in a court hearing. Robert Bush, 47, acknowledged 35 offenses of fraud by false representation and one of running a business fraudulently at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull. The charges included the sale of funeral plans and the mishandling of human… Continue reading Hull funeral director admits offences relating to human remains

James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt, 32, who owned two XL bullies that fatally attacked Ian Price in 2023, has confessed to charges of having dogs dangerously out of control. The tragic incident occurred in Stonnall, Staffordshire on 14 September 2023, resulting in Price’s death in a hospital after the brutal attack. Following this horrific event, the then… Continue reading XL bully owner pleads guilty over Staffordshire dog attack death

Tony Caunter, known for his role as Roy Evans in EastEnders from 1994 to 2003, has passed away at the age of 88. Pam St Clement, who portrayed Pat Butcher alongside Caunter, expressed her sadness at his death, describing him as a “lovely man and a true gentleman to work with.” She shared her condolences,… Continue reading EastEnders' Pam St Clement pays tribute to Tony Caunter

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The upcoming Budget in November is anticipated to bring about further measures on tax, as indicated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In preparation for an international finance summit in the US, Reeves hinted at potential tax hikes and additional measures on public spending. The aim is to put the UK’s finances on a more stable foundation,… Continue reading Rachel Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget

A court has heard shocking details of alleged stalking involving a couple who were with Madeleine McCann’s family on the night the girl disappeared. Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg are on trial charged with stalking the missing girl’s parents, Kate and Gerry McCann. Miss Wandelt, who believes she is Madeleine, attempted to make contact with… Continue reading McCann family friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker, court hears