A man from Harehills, Leeds has been charged with violent disorder and arson after a police car was turned over and a bus was set alight late last week. Iustin Dobre has been remanded to custody and is due to appear in court on Monday. Meanwhile, five more people have been arrested on charges of violent… Continue reading Leeds disorder: Harehills man charged over torching of bus
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Small boats: Border Force seizes yacht as crossings continue
A yacht has been seized by Border Force officers after it was linked to small boat crossings across the English Channel on Saturday. The boat was seen being towed into Dover by a patrol vessel before being secured in the harbour. Daily data published by the Home Office shows that 413 people crossed the Channel… Continue reading Small boats: Border Force seizes yacht as crossings continue
World War Two veteran receives medals 80 years late
George Lewis, a World War Two veteran, has received his long-awaited medals almost 80 years late. The 98-year-old from Watchet, Somerset served with the Royal Tank Regiment from 1944 to 1947, but never received his medals, likely due to them being lost in the post. Finally, the War Medal 1939-45 and the France and Germany… Continue reading World War Two veteran receives medals 80 years late
Met police searches for man who absconded from hospital
Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent search for a 20-year-old man who escaped from Springfield psychiatric hospital in Tooting last Friday. Adil Maxamed, a patient under the Mental Health Act, is believed to have absconded with two other men. The public has been warned not to approach him. Mr. Maxamed was last seen at Tooting… Continue reading Met police searches for man who absconded from hospital
Jessie J: Singer reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis
Jessie J has opened up about being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) three months ago, saying it has made her “rethink” her entire life. The British singer-songwriter, whose son Sky Safir Cornish Colman was born last year, said motherhood had “exposed” the conditions more. Speaking in a post on Instagram, the… Continue reading Jessie J: Singer reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood says complaints about Graziano and Giovanni are a 'shock'
Craig Revel Horwood, one of the judges on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, has expressed his surprise at allegations that have surfaced regarding the show’s professional dancers. The allegations include claims made against two former dancers, Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. Despite the severity of the allegations, Revel Horwood said that he and his… Continue reading Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood says complaints about Graziano and Giovanni are a 'shock'
Crowdstrike outage: GPs and pharmacies still facing disruption
A global IT outage that caused chaos on Friday continues to impact GPs and pharmacists, with surgeries cancelling routine appointments and pharmacies unable to access digital prescription records. Healthcare workers are warning that if the IT problems persist, the situation could get “much worse”, with surgeries facing a growing backlog of missed appointments. The outage… Continue reading Crowdstrike outage: GPs and pharmacies still facing disruption
Prisoner absconds from HMP Leyhill sparking police hunt
A manhunt has been launched by the Avon and Somerset police after a prisoner absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire. Gary Rootham, 42, who has connections to Reading and Cornwall, is on the loose. The public has been warned not to approach him but to call 999 if they spot him. Rootham was last… Continue reading Prisoner absconds from HMP Leyhill sparking police hunt
Mina Smallman says she's using her anger over the selfies to drive her in reforming the Met Police
Mina Smallman, mother of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, who were brutally murdered in June 2020, has come forward to express her dissatisfaction with the two police officers who took photos of her daughters’ bodies. In an interview with Emma Barnett for the BBC’s Today program, Mina Smallman confirmed that she had forgiven the killer… Continue reading Mina Smallman says she's using her anger over the selfies to drive her in reforming the Met Police
Gavin and Stacey final episode finished, James Corden says
James Corden and Ruth Jones have confirmed the completion of the script for the final episode of Gavin and Stacey. The BBC sitcom, which quickly became a cult classic, aired between 2007 to 2010 before culminating with a festive episode in 2019 where Nessa, played by Jones, proposes to Smithy, played by Corden. The Christmas… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey final episode finished, James Corden says