The search for a Scottish man who went missing in Portugal has come to a tragic end as a body has been discovered. Greg Monks, 38, disappeared while on a stag party in Albufeira, Algarve, last week. He was last seen leaving the main strip in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Hailing from Cambuslang… Continue reading Body found in Portugal in search for missing stag party Scot Greg Monks
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Daniel Anjorin: Murder accused Marcus Monzo wanted to kill, court told
Daniel Anjorin was tragically killed in a string of sword attacks in east London as he was leaving his home to go to school. Marcus Monzo, 37, is the accused murderer who allegedly had a clear intent to kill, as a jury heard. The incident took place on April 30th last year at 07:00 BST… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: Murder accused Marcus Monzo wanted to kill, court told
Criminal appeals body will be reformed 'whatever it takes', says new chair
Dame Vera Baird KC, the new interim chairwoman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), has expressed her determination to overhaul the beleaguered legal appeals body. In an interview with BBC, she emphasized her commitment to doing “whatever it takes” to address the issues plaguing the CCRC and eliminate the underlying culture that has hindered… Continue reading Criminal appeals body will be reformed 'whatever it takes', says new chair
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
BBC News correspondent Kevin Peachey reports that changes are being made to the winter fuel payment scheme to widen eligibility. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that more people will be able to receive the allowance starting this winter, although the exact details of the adjustments have not been revealed yet. This move comes after Prime… Continue reading Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
Tina Satchwell: Man who buried wife under stairs sentenced to life in prison
A life sentence has been handed down to a man who took the life of his wife and concealed her body beneath the stairs of their residence in County Cork. Tina Satchwell, aged 45, was tragically slain by her husband, Richard Satchwell, in March 2017. The trial extended over nearly five weeks, culminating in the… Continue reading Tina Satchwell: Man who buried wife under stairs sentenced to life in prison
Madeleine McCann search goes on but is it 18 years too late?
Daniel Sandford, a UK correspondent, reported from the Algarve, Portugal, where the golden sandy beach of Praia da Luz is dominated by towering cliffs to the east, comprised of a mix of orange sandstone and black volcanic rock. These cliffs conceal a strip of gorse scrubland that stretches eastward to the larger resort of Lagos,… Continue reading Madeleine McCann search goes on but is it 18 years too late?
Man bailed over fires at homes linked to PM
The Metropolitan Police announced that a fourth individual, who remains unnamed, has been released on bail in connection with a series of fires linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The 48-year-old was apprehended at London’s Stansted Airport on Monday after being stopped by officers under the Terrorism Act 2000. Subsequently, he was arrested on… Continue reading Man bailed over fires at homes linked to PM
Madeleine McCann: Search continues in Portugal's Praia da Luz
BBC correspondent Phil Mackie has reported from Algarve, Portugal, where searches for Madeleine McCann have resumed after 18 years since she disappeared from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz. Portuguese and German authorities are concentrating on abandoned buildings and wells in their search efforts. Madeleine was three years old when she vanished during a… Continue reading Madeleine McCann: Search continues in Portugal's Praia da Luz
Meghan shares photos of Lilibet to mark fourth birthday
The fourth birthday of Princess Lilibet was commemorated by the Duchess of Sussex with the sharing of intimate family photos. In one snapshot, Meghan is seen cuddling her daughter on a boat, while in another, she is cradling the princess as a newborn. The black-and-white images capture tender moments between mother and daughter, with windswept… Continue reading Meghan shares photos of Lilibet to mark fourth birthday
Fran Kirby retires from England career – why timing is right for midfielder to stop
England’s football star, Fran Kirby, has decided to retire from international football after an illustrious career that spanned eleven years. Despite facing numerous challenges both on and off the pitch, Kirby managed to secure 77 caps for England and clinch a European championship medal. The announcement of her retirement came shortly after England’s defeat by… Continue reading Fran Kirby retires from England career – why timing is right for midfielder to stop