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An officer from Greater Manchester Police was stabbed in the chest at Frankland Prison during an interview with a remand prisoner. Durham Police revealed that the police officer suffered a single stab wound to the chest at around 11:00 BST. The officer is now in a “stable” condition and is conscious. The attacker, a man… Continue reading Police officer stabbed at Durham's Frankland prison 'stable'

The two people killed in a car versus motorbike accident which also claimed the lives of two girls and their parents have been identified. According to West Yorkshire Police, Christopher and Janine Barton passed away due to the collision on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday. The nine-year-old Rubie Morgan-Roller and her sister,… Continue reading A61 crash: Couple on motorbike in collision that killed six named

The contract for the Bibby Stockholm barge, which temporarily houses asylum seekers off the coast of Dorset, will not be renewed beyond January, the Home Office has confirmed. The three-storey vessel accommodates up to 500 adult men and is moored off Portland. Extending its use would have incurred costs of over £20m next year. The… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: Migrant barge to be closed

A man has been accused of murdering a schoolboy and has appeared in court. Marcus Monzo, 36, is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin who was attacked with a sword in Hainault in April. Monzo is said to have attempted to slash the young boy’s neck and chest after approaching him from behind… Continue reading Hainault sword killing: Man in court over death of boy, 14

Graeme Souness, a former footballer and Vice President of EB charity DEBRA UK, is continuing his efforts to raise funds for those living with a rare skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Last year, he successfully completed a challenging swim across the English Channel for the same cause. Isla Grist, a 16-year-old who has lived… Continue reading Watch: Graeme Souness pays tribute to 'determined cookie'

British tennis player, Andy Murray, has declared that he will be bidding farewell to his tennis career following the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Murray, who is aged 37, is planning to participate in both the singles and doubles competitions, marking his fifth Olympics. The player expressed his excitement by sharing a post on a social… Continue reading Andy Murray to retire after 2024 Paris Olympics

Ryan Reynolds has shared a video on Instagram stories showing a baker creating a 10ft-tall sculpture of Marvel superheros Deadpool and Wolverine. Lara Mason from Walsall took over 120 hours to make the cake, which was inspired by the Dirty Dancing lift. The cake used almost 300kg of ingredients and was made by using leftover… Continue reading Ryan Reynolds reacts to lifesize Deadpool and Wolverine cake

The National Police Chiefs Council has issued a report that warns of the “quite terrifying” radicalisation of young men and boys into extreme misogyny. Senior police officer Maggie Blyth has likened it to how terrorists draw in followers. The report highlights the “national emergency” caused by violence against women and girls in England and Wales.… Continue reading Influencers radicalising boys in 'terrifying' way, say police

The annual report from the BBC is set to be released, and once again all eyes will be on the salaries of its top stars. Predictably, Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball will feature among the biggest earners for their hosting roles on Match of the Day and Radio 2’s breakfast show respectively. However, the lack… Continue reading Who you won't see on the BBC star salaries list

Spiking victims have spoken out about their experiences as police warn that “harmful myths and stereotypes” mean that the crime is still underreported. The National Police Chiefs Council has been working with forces across the UK to combat spiking. Spiking involves placing drugs or alcohol into someone’s drink or body without their knowledge or consent.… Continue reading Spiking victim felt 'too ashamed' to report attack to police