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In 2017, a woman named Lisa emailed a journalist named Catriona Stewart asking for help. Lisa had met a man named Christopher Harkins on Tinder who had scammed her out of £3,247. Harkins had lovebombed her and suggested they go on holiday together, but when Lisa transferred the money for the holiday, Harkins went silent.… Continue reading The women who brought a Tinder predator to justice

Dark Horse Comics, a publisher of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novels and comic books, has cancelled his upcoming work following sexual misconduct allegations made against him. The publisher was scheduled to release more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author’s novel American Gods. The series follows the adventures of two children… Continue reading Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works after sexual misconduct allegations

Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is shifting the focus of her policies to favour growth over her party’s previous priorities. Insiders say Reeves has been pushing for ideas to get the economy growing since presenting her Budget in October, when she raised taxes and increased public spending. Reeves is expected to unveil more changes next… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: Why is she suddenly in a rush, asks Laura Kuenssberg

Following the implementation of new procedures for obtaining death certificates in Wales, a family has been forced to wait weeks for two relatives’ funerals to be arranged. Under the conditions, doctors complete medical certificates of cause of death (MCCD), which are then reviewed by independent medical examiners before death certificates can be released. The measures… Continue reading Death certificate delays leaves Newport family in funeral limbo

A Bristol Grammar School Year 11 pupil, Charlie, has climbed to third place in the world’s Fantasy Premier League gameweek rankings, a gaming phenomenon popular across the world. Charlie said he has played the game for some time but really got into it during Euro 2024, the previous year. He explained his success involves watching… Continue reading Bristol student tops Fantasy Premier League worldwide

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A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham, West Midlands Police have confirmed. Leo died in hospital on 1 December, shortly after suffering knife wounds to his stomach. His body was discovered near Scribers Lane, Hall Green, with his family describing him as “the most… Continue reading Leo Ross stabbing: Boy, 14, charged with Hall Green murder

Authorities in Bedfordshire have charged an 83-year-old man with the murder of an 84-year-old woman who was discovered deceased in her home. Margaret Worby was declared dead at the scene in Kingsbury Avenue, Dunstable, shortly after 1:40pm on Thursday following an alert from a member of the public. According to Bedfordshire Police, Roger Worby was… Continue reading Dunstable man, 83, charged with murdering woman, 84, in home

WH Smith, a British retailer, is considering selling its high street stores, according to a statement released on Saturday. Although the company has become a “focused global travel retailer” with more than 1,200 stores across 32 countries, the high street business continues to account for a significant portion of its profits. Over the past decade,… Continue reading WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores

Ian Nutter, a football enthusiast from east Lancashire, has constructed a stand in his garden to improve his experience of watching games. Nutter, who resides beside Barnoldswick Town FC’s Silentnight stadium, claimed he erected the structure to prevent his nine grandsons from “hanging over the fence” to view matches. The glass-fronted, six-seated steel frame, wrapped… Continue reading Football fan builds own stand in Barnoldswick back garden