Elianne Andam murder: Hassan Sentamu jailed for life

A young man named Hassan Sentamu has been sentenced to spend at least 23 years in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam. The tragic incident occurred outside a shopping center in Croydon, south London in September 2023. Sentamu, who was 17 at the time of the attack, used a kitchen knife to repeatedly… Continue reading Elianne Andam murder: Hassan Sentamu jailed for life

Liam Mackin: NI man on Interpol's wanted list appears in court

A man, aged 72, recently made an appearance in a Belfast court after being listed on Interpol’s wanted list for alleged hate crime offenses in the United States. Liam Mackin, residing in Brookland Court in Dunmurry, has been accused of causing extensive graffiti damage to six properties in Flager County, Florida, amounting to several thousand… Continue reading Liam Mackin: NI man on Interpol's wanted list appears in court

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60

Annabel Rackham, a Culture reporter, reports that Stedman Pearson, a member of the British pop group Five Star, has passed away at the age of 60, as announced by his family. Stedman, who had diabetes and was undergoing dialysis treatment, was part of the band along with his siblings Lorraine, Doris, Delroy, and Deniece. Their… Continue reading Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60

Sara Sharif's family denied sentence appeal bids

The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeals from the father, stepmother, and uncle of 10-year-old Sara Sharif to reduce their sentences following her tragic death. Urfan Sharif, aged 43, and Beinash Batool, aged 30, were both sentenced to life in prison in December, with minimum terms of 40 and 33 years respectively, for the… Continue reading Sara Sharif's family denied sentence appeal bids

John Swinney meets Donald Trump's son Eric at Bute House

Eric Trump, a senior executive in the Trump Organization, met with First Minister John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh. The discussions, which included “Scotland’s investment potential,” took place over tea and biscuits and lasted about 50 minutes. This meeting occurred amidst the backdrop of Swinney expressing his view that offering US President Donald Trump… Continue reading John Swinney meets Donald Trump's son Eric at Bute House

Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'

Investigative journalist Daniel O’Donoghue reports on the harrowing experiences faced by individuals in the UK embroiled in immigration issues. The poignant story of 27-year-old Christina unveils the unexpected hurdles she faced to establish her British citizenship. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Manchester by her father Caleb, a Rhodesia-born scientist of the Windrush generation, Christina’s… Continue reading Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'

King Charles refreshes his CPR skills at nursing event in London

Practising his first aid skills, the King took the opportunity to demonstrate CPR techniques on a mannequin in front of nursing cadets overseeing his every move. This event took place at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) headquarters in central London, where King Charles reaffirmed his commitment to healthcare education. Having received CPR training in… Continue reading King Charles refreshes his CPR skills at nursing event in London

John Lewis keeps bonus freeze despite profit jump

John Lewis has experienced a surge in profits but has announced that its staff will not receive a bonus for the third consecutive year. The retailer, which is employee-owned and includes the Waitrose supermarket chain, reported a 73% increase in annual profits, reaching £97m. Despite this positive financial growth, the decision was made to prioritize… Continue reading John Lewis keeps bonus freeze despite profit jump

Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy

Claire Miller, a mother of a boy with autism and severe learning disabilities, is facing the heartbreaking possibility of having to hand over care of her son to social services due to a lack of support. Her son Danny’s condition often leads to unintentional, challenging behavior that can result in harm to both himself and… Continue reading Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy