The prime minister has suggested that further restrictions on protest laws could be implemented, including targeting specific chants used during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need to expand on the measures introduced last week, granting police more authority to limit repetitive protests. This proposal has been met with criticism from protest group Defend… Continue reading Government could crack down on pro-Palestinian protest chants, PM says
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Kemi Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitz
The Conservative Party, known for their electoral success, now finds themselves in a dire and unprecedented position after a crushing defeat in a recent general election. Their opinion poll ratings are at an all-time low, putting pressure on leader Kemi Badenoch. However, at the Conservative Party conference, there has been a focused effort to introduce… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitz
Watch: Jilly Cooper's surprise cameo in hit TV series Rivals
During the production of the popular TV adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel Rivals, actors on set fondly described her as “impish and joyous”. She surprised everyone with a cameo appearance in the series last year, adding to the excitement and nostalgia for fans of her work. Unfortunately, the literary world has lost a beloved… Continue reading Watch: Jilly Cooper's surprise cameo in hit TV series Rivals
TikTok creator guilty of killing woman by dangerous driving
A man who frequently presents himself as a lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of causing the death of an elderly woman in a car accident. Leigh Sutherland, 31, was driving at a high speed with faulty brakes when he collided with a Peugeot 108 driven by Margaret Allan in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. The 77-year-old… Continue reading TikTok creator guilty of killing woman by dangerous driving
Conservatives would scrap stamp duty, Badenoch announces
Political reporter Brian Wheeler reported that Kemi Badenoch, in her first conference speech as party leader, made a surprising announcement that the next Conservative government would eliminate stamp duty on main homes. This declaration garnered a standing ovation from Tory activists in Manchester, with Badenoch emphasizing that this move would aid in achieving the dream… Continue reading Conservatives would scrap stamp duty, Badenoch announces
Monmouthshire man guilty of repeated coercive control over partner
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Why dog attacks are still rising – even after the XL bully ban
> An ambulance run by the Dog Licence Club at the London’s Animal Aid and Welfare Club There was uproar when it was scrapped but a ban remains in place – not just on XL bully dogs but on many other types of dogs too. The conversation around dog control in the UK is far… Continue reading Why dog attacks are still rising – even after the XL bully ban
Two men charged over gold artefacts stolen from Cardiff museum
Two individuals have been charged with burglary in connection with the theft of valuable gold artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age from the St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff. The accused, Gavin John Burnett, 43, and Darren Paul Burnett, 50, both residents of Northampton, are scheduled to appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court.… Continue reading Two men charged over gold artefacts stolen from Cardiff museum
Scammers are using AI to lure shoppers to fake businesses
Alice Cullinane and Rebecca Woods, both from Birmingham, report that unscrupulous foreign companies are resorting to using AI-generated images and fake narratives to pose as family-owned businesses in the UK to attract unsuspecting shoppers. Customers have expressed feelings of being “completely ripped off” after discovering that they were purchasing from purported independent boutiques in England,… Continue reading Scammers are using AI to lure shoppers to fake businesses
Murder victim jokes in Cambridgeshire Police WhatsApp chat
A group of police officers in Cambridgeshire were discovered to be involved in a WhatsApp group that contained disturbing content, including jokes about murder victims. The group, known as BDA, consisted of six officers from Cambridgeshire Police stationed in Peterborough, where over 40,000 messages were exchanged. These messages included inappropriate remarks about George Floyd and… Continue reading Murder victim jokes in Cambridgeshire Police WhatsApp chat