Harrods has appointed a survivors’ advocate, human rights campaigner Dame Jasvinder Sanghera, to assist victims of sexual misconduct that was allegedly carried out by its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. More than 20 women accused Al Fayed of sexual assault in a BBC documentary and podcast named Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, which aired in… Continue reading Harrods appoints advocate for survivors after Al Fayed allegations
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Prince William's rugby skills tested in South African township
During a visit to a township outside Cape Town, Prince William joined in a rugby training session with legends of the sport. The visit was organised by the Atlas Charity, which serves as a safe haven for schoolchildren and unites communities in challenging areas in South Africa. The prince was shown around by some of… Continue reading Prince William's rugby skills tested in South African township
Diego Garcia: Migrants stranded on secretive military island offered move to UK
The UK government has proposed offering around 60 Sri Lankan Tamils stranded on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia the right to come to the UK. Many have spent more than three years in a makeshift camp on the island, which hosts a secretive UK-US military base, after becoming the first people ever to… Continue reading Diego Garcia: Migrants stranded on secretive military island offered move to UK
Oxford Street: 2024 Christmas lights switched on
The iconic Oxford Street in London has dazzled visitors with its eye-catching Christmas lights display. Commencing this season’s festivities, the street switched on its annual lights display, marking the first of the major illuminations in London to be turned on in 2024. The Oxford Street lights display signals the start of a series of Christmas… Continue reading Oxford Street: 2024 Christmas lights switched on
Urgent care director felt 'out of depth' over Lucy Letby claims
The Thirwall Inquiry has heard that a hospital director felt “out of her depth” when dealing with senior doctors’ concerns about the serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Karen Townsend, divisional director of urgent care at the Countess of Chester Hospital, said she did not take more action when senior doctors told her they were worried… Continue reading Urgent care director felt 'out of depth' over Lucy Letby claims
Strictly: Amy Dowden will not return to show this year
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden will not be participating in this year’s competition, according to a BBC spokesperson. Dowden was taken to hospital as a “precaution” after feeling unwell during the main show two Saturdays ago. The professional dancer shared on Instagram that she was forced to pull out of the series due to a… Continue reading Strictly: Amy Dowden will not return to show this year
Police hunt escaped 'pitbull-type' dog in Shepeau Stow
A warning has been issued by Lincolnshire Police regarding a missing pitbull-type dog. The force has cautioned the public not to approach the animal as they are unsure of its temperament. Officers have been searching for the dog since it was reported missing on Monday morning in Shepeau Stow, near Spalding. Instead of approaching the… Continue reading Police hunt escaped 'pitbull-type' dog in Shepeau Stow
Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died in Exeter
Two young men have been sentenced to prison for supplying MDMA to a group of teenagers, including 16-year-old Lucy Hill who died after taking the drug. James Greaves, 19, was sentenced to three and a half years in a young offender institution and Taylor Rowsell, 18, was handed a two-year sentence. Greaves had emptied prescription… Continue reading Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died in Exeter
Death of five-year-old on holiday in Egypt ruled accidental
A coroner has ruled that the death of a five-year-old boy, who fell into a swimming pool while on holiday in Egypt, was an accident. Kelan Logan-Derench, from Sutton Coldfield, died after falling into a pool at the Mirette Hotel in Hurghada, on Egypt’s east coast. He was found without his armbands at the bottom… Continue reading Death of five-year-old on holiday in Egypt ruled accidental
Girl, 10, who was killed by pet dog is named
A tragic incident occurred in North Yorkshire, England, on Friday, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old girl named Savannah Bentham. Reports suggest that the cause of death was a dog bite, inflicted by the family’s pet. Savannah received serious injuries and despite efforts, medical professionals could not save her life. In a statement to… Continue reading Girl, 10, who was killed by pet dog is named