Reported by Emma Simpson, Business Correspondent, and Emer Moreau, Business Reporter The government has made a significant announcement regarding victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal seeking compensation. All victims making claims will now have access to free legal advice to assist them in evaluating their offers. This development could have a substantial impact… Continue reading All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time
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Race and religious hate crime rises in England and Wales, figures suggest
Hate crime statistics have shown a worrying increase in England and Wales for the first time in three years, according to Home Office figures. Religious and racially motivated offenses have seen a rise, with a notable spike in anti-Muslim crimes. The number of hate crimes against Muslims went up by 19%, particularly following the Southport… Continue reading Race and religious hate crime rises in England and Wales, figures suggest
Terror accused 'hero-worshipped' 2015 Paris attacker
During a trial at Preston Crown Court, it was revealed that one of the two men accused of planning an attack on Jewish people in Manchester idolized the mastermind behind the 2015 Paris terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 130 individuals. Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein, both residing in Wigan, are facing charges… Continue reading Terror accused 'hero-worshipped' 2015 Paris attacker
STV accused of financial mismanagement over plan to cut news show
BBC Scotland News contributor Angus Cochrane reported that STV executives are facing criticism for their decision to implement job cuts and cancel a news program in north Scotland. The company plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 60 employees and has initiated a voluntary redundancy scheme. Unions have labeled the move as irrational and attributed… Continue reading STV accused of financial mismanagement over plan to cut news show
Girl, 8, dies after medical episode at Penrhys primary school
Tragedy struck at Penrhys Primary School near Tylorstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, when an eight-year-old girl passed away after a medical incident, authorities confirmed. Emergency services responded to the school around 14:00 BST on Wednesday, where the young girl was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately did not survive. South Wales Police disclosed that an investigation… Continue reading Girl, 8, dies after medical episode at Penrhys primary school
Naomi Long: Justice minister condemns 'mob' outside home
Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister Naomi Long expressed her distress after a group of about 40 individuals, some wearing masks, gathered outside her home on Wednesday evening. The protest seems to be linked to concerns about the housing of sex offenders in residential areas. Mrs. Long condemned the incident on social media, describing it as “bullying… Continue reading Naomi Long: Justice minister condemns 'mob' outside home
Paul Whitehurst actions left Warwickshire woman scared to call 999
A former police officer’s abusive behavior has left a woman too frightened to contact emergency services, expressing a loss of faith in the justice system. Charlotte Smith shared her harrowing experience with Paul Whitehurst, detailing a five-year struggle to be believed after reporting him to Warwickshire Police in 2020. A tribunal recently found Whitehurst guilty… Continue reading Paul Whitehurst actions left Warwickshire woman scared to call 999
Irish accent mocking worker was unfairly sacked, tribunal finds
Karl Davies, a former engineering storeman at the Oscar Mayer ready meal manufacturing site in Wrexham, was awarded over £16,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal after he greeted a manager in a mock Irish accent. The incident occurred when Davies, 57 at the time, was listening to Irish music and jokingly said “top of the… Continue reading Irish accent mocking worker was unfairly sacked, tribunal finds
Einstein's violin sells for £860,000 at auction
A well-known scientist’s violin, believed to be Albert Einstein’s first, has been sold at auction for £860,000. The 1894 Zunterer violin was initially expected to fetch around £300,000 when it was auctioned off at Dominic Winter Auctioneers in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Along with the violin, a philosophy book gifted by Einstein to a friend was… Continue reading Einstein's violin sells for £860,000 at auction
Children as young as four taking knives into school, BBC finds
BBC News reporters Ruth Green, Fiona Trott, and Gerry Georgieva uncovered incidents involving very young children bringing knives into primary schools. In Kent, an assault involving a four-year-old pupil was reported by the police, while in the West Midlands, a six-year-old brought a flick knife into class. The mother of Harvey Willgoose, a teenager who… Continue reading Children as young as four taking knives into school, BBC finds