Teenager's Luton school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'

Horrific news struck the town of Luton when Nicholas Prosper, a 19-year-old, committed the unthinkable crime of murdering three members of his own family in September. The victims included his mother, Juliana Falcon, 48, his brother Kyle, 16, and his 13-year-old sister Giselle. The teenager’s sinister intentions went beyond his family, as he had planned… Continue reading Teenager's Luton school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'

Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work

Culture reporter Paul Glynn reported that over 1,000 musicians, such as Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, joined forces to release a silent album as a form of protest against the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law. The musicians believe that these changes would make it easier for AI companies to use copyrighted… Continue reading Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work

Scottish Budget to get green light in final Holyrood vote

Written by Angus Cochrane for BBC Scotland News, the Scottish government is anticipated to get approval for its Budget for the upcoming financial year of 2025-26. The minority SNP administration’s spending proposal has garnered support from the Greens, Liberal Democrats, and Alba, while Labour MSPs are choosing to abstain during the stage three ballot. The… Continue reading Scottish Budget to get green light in final Holyrood vote

Mike Amesbury: Jailed Cheshire MP faces calls to quit Commons

Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for assaulting a man on the street, prompting calls for his resignation from the House of Commons. The incident occurred in October, leading to Amesbury being suspended by Labour and sitting as an Independent. Conservative co-chairman Nigel Huddleston urged him to step down,… Continue reading Mike Amesbury: Jailed Cheshire MP faces calls to quit Commons

Man Utd redundancies: Up to 200 staff to be made redundant

Manchester United has decided to make significant changes in order to achieve profitability by announcing a plan that will lead to up to 200 job redundancies. This decision comes after 250 members of staff were made redundant last year as part of cost-cutting measures initiated by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. During a meeting with the… Continue reading Man Utd redundancies: Up to 200 staff to be made redundant

'Inadequate' information released by authorities after Southport attack, says terror law reviewer

Jonathan Coffey & Judith Moritz Following the tragic Southport knife attack, a deep sense of national shock and mourning enveloped the country due to the brutal killings of three young girls at a dance and yoga class. Seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, six-year-old Bebe King, and nine-year-old Alice Aguiar lost their lives, while eight other children… Continue reading 'Inadequate' information released by authorities after Southport attack, says terror law reviewer

Stonewall jobs at risk after Trump's foreign aid cuts

After potential financial cuts due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aid freeze, LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall is facing a challenging time. The charity is currently undergoing an organization-wide consultation as it braces for the impact of dwindling funding. Stonewall’s CEO, Simon Blake, informed staff in a call that only roles with dedicated funding would be secure… Continue reading Stonewall jobs at risk after Trump's foreign aid cuts

Bristol M4 death investigated after 'predator' sting

A tragic incident unfolded on the M4 motorway as a man was found dead shortly after being arrested following a confrontation with an online child protection team. Avon and Somerset Police detained the man on Friday night following accusations that were broadcast on social media. Despite being released on police bail the next day, the… Continue reading Bristol M4 death investigated after 'predator' sting

Technicolor: Historic visual effects studio collapses in UK

Technicolor, a renowned visual effects (VFX) group known for its work on a wide array of films such as Disney’s Pinocchio and The Lion King, has unfortunately entered administration in the UK. The group, which encompassed top visual effects studios like MPC, Mikros Animation, and The Mill, operated across various locations including the US, UK,… Continue reading Technicolor: Historic visual effects studio collapses in UK

Lucy Letby inquiry: 'Hospital boss felt nurse was innocent'

In July 2018, a former hospital chief executive, Tony Chambers, expressed concerns about a “wrongful conviction” following the arrest of nurse Lucy Letby. Letby, a neonatal nurse, was detained by Cheshire Police after a string of unexpected collapses and deaths of babies in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Dr. Susan Gilby,… Continue reading Lucy Letby inquiry: 'Hospital boss felt nurse was innocent'