Newspaper headlines: Starmer 'in control' and 'Al Fayed rape scandal'

The Daily Telegraph’s front page features a picture of Scarlett Johansson attending the London premiere of Transformers One, which she stars in. The main headline focuses on Sir Keir Starmer denying he is struggling to control Downing Street, as civil war outbreaks at the center of the government. The paper reports that tensions within No… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer 'in control' and 'Al Fayed rape scandal'

Domestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control rooms

The UK government has pledged to halve violence against women and girls within a decade by creating domestic abuse specialists within 999 control rooms. The specialists will ensure that expertise in domestic abuse is available to victims, with the ultimate goal of providing faster responses from officers and quick referrals to support services. The new… Continue reading Domestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control rooms

Mohamed Al Fayed: More sex attack claims against ex-Harrods boss

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, has been accused of sexual assault by a woman known as Melanie who says she was invited to his London flat for a work meeting. Melanie believes police were close to arresting him over her allegations just days before he died in August 2023. An investigation by… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed: More sex attack claims against ex-Harrods boss

Swansea fascist Alex Hutton sentenced to five years after attack

A teenager with extreme far-right views has been sentenced to over five years in prison for assaulting a trans woman. Alex Hutton, also known as Alex Edwards, was convicted of assault motivated by hostility towards the victim’s gender identity. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) revealed that Hutton had a history of terrorism offences and held… Continue reading Swansea fascist Alex Hutton sentenced to five years after attack

Fathers who took sons to asylum hotel riot in Rotherham jailed

Two men have been jailed after taking part in a riot at a hotel in Manvers, Rotherham which housed asylum seekers. Stephen Roughley, 44, and Mason Reddy, 24, admitted to violent disorder and have been sentenced to two years and eight months and three years in jail, respectively. Roughley’s teenage son Kenzie was the first… Continue reading Fathers who took sons to asylum hotel riot in Rotherham jailed

I’m in control, says Keir Starmer after Sue Gray pay leaks

Reports of a dispute within the UK government over staff pay were revealed by the BBC. The story suggested that tensions were high in the government only three months after the Labour party’s election victory. The reason for the altercation was due to Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Sue Gray, receiving a pay rise… Continue reading I’m in control, says Keir Starmer after Sue Gray pay leaks

Church same-sex split affecting bishop appointments

The Church of England has been hit by a crisis regarding the selection of candidates for the most important positions. An urgent meeting was convened by the House of Bishops in response to a letter signed by 13 bishops addressing an apparent breakdown in the Crown Nominations Commission. However, changes planned to address the issue… Continue reading Church same-sex split affecting bishop appointments

Gavin and Stacey Christmas special cast bid farewell to Barry

The much-anticipated finale of hit BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey has been filmed, bidding farewell to the seaside town of Barry where much of the show was set. Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the show’s stars, including co-writers Ruth Jones and James Corden, as well as Welsh favourites Joanna Page and Rob Brydon.… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey Christmas special cast bid farewell to Barry

Like ripping my insides – fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

A woman due to start her seventh round of IVF was left traumatised after a hysteroscopy, experiencing excruciating pain and vomiting during the procedure. Wendy McLean had been told the procedure was similar to a smear test and would take minutes without the need for pain relief. However, she lost consciousness twice during the procedure… Continue reading Like ripping my insides – fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough