Mike Amesbury: MP's prison term suspended on appeal

Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury found himself back on the streets after a judge decided to suspend his 10-week sentence for assaulting a constituent during a heated dispute. Following his admission of guilt, the Runcorn and Helsby MP was swiftly sent to jail after his sentencing at Chester Magistrates’ Court, but a judge at Chester Crown… Continue reading Mike Amesbury: MP's prison term suspended on appeal

UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979

A record number of individuals seeking asylum in the UK in 2024 has surpassed the previous highest recorded level dating back to 2002, according to data from the Home Office. Figures recently released indicate that asylum claims reached an all-time high since records began in 1979. Throughout the year leading up to December 2024, a… Continue reading UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979

Police fell short in Cyprus gang rape case, says ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cypriot authorities mishandled the investigation into a British woman’s case involving a gang rape. The woman, who was 19 years old at the time, had initially reported being raped in Ayia Napa in July 2019, but later retracted her statement after being detained without legal representation.… Continue reading Police fell short in Cyprus gang rape case, says ECHR

Stormont Ministers agree programme for government

Belfast – The Stormont Executive has finally reached an agreement on a much-anticipated programme for government, according to BBC News NI sources. Following a virtual meeting of ministers that lasted approximately 40 minutes on Thursday morning, plans to finalize the document were successfully carried out after previously being postponed at the last minute. The first… Continue reading Stormont Ministers agree programme for government

Wallace and Gromit: PC Mukherjee's ready for 'insane' Oscars trip

Lauren Patel, the voice behind the character PC Mukherjee in the popular Wallace and Gromit film, is ecstatic about her upcoming trip to the Oscars. The film, titled Vengeance Most Fowl, has been nominated for an Academy Award after its successful airing on BBC One, captivating an audience of 20 million viewers on Christmas Day.… Continue reading Wallace and Gromit: PC Mukherjee's ready for 'insane' Oscars trip

Gatwick Airport second runway decision expected

A pivotal decision looms on the horizon as Gatwick airport awaits approval to expand to include two operational runways. The proposal involves transitioning the currently unused northern runway into full functionality by the end of the decade. Despite being Europe’s busiest single runway airport, servicing over 40 million passengers annually, the prospect of increased capacity… Continue reading Gatwick Airport second runway decision expected

Ukraine needs US security guarantee to deter Putin – PM

Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for a US security guarantee in Ukraine to deter Vladimir Putin from invading again, as he gears up to meet with Donald Trump. Speaking while en route to Washington DC, Sir Keir expressed his hopes for the UK-US relationship to strengthen even further. However, the two leaders seem to… Continue reading Ukraine needs US security guarantee to deter Putin – PM

Western Isles life in the 1970s brought back on screen

A groundbreaking project called Cinema Sgire was initiated in the late 1970s using innovative video technology to document the daily lives of individuals in the Western Isles. Spanning from 1977 to 1981, the project empowered locals to utilize early portable video cameras to share their personal narratives in unique ways. After the project’s completion, more… Continue reading Western Isles life in the 1970s brought back on screen