Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson has issued an apology after acknowledging that mobile phones belonging to Jihad Al-Shamie, the man who attacked the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, were seized but not examined prior to the incident. Al-Shamie, aged 35, was on bail for an alleged rape at the time of the… Continue reading Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arrests
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Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from The Sun publisher
Qasim Akhtar, known for his role as Zeedan Nazir on ITV’s Coronation Street, is set to receive a significant financial settlement from the publisher of The Sun following a libel claim in the High Court. Akhtar, who appeared on the soap from 2014 to 2018 and returned between 2021 and 2023, initiated legal action against… Continue reading Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from The Sun publisher
PC Harper's mother says all victims will feel the same over early prison release
Two prison staff members recently informed the BBC that prison governors were instructed to halt preparations for the rollout of the Sentencing Act approximately two weeks ago. However, the government insists that there has been no formal decision to postpone the act’s implementation. Debbie Adlam, mother of PC Andrew Harper, expressed that the early release… Continue reading PC Harper's mother says all victims will feel the same over early prison release
Friend of Manchester synagogue attacker jailed over separate plot on military base
A man involved in plotting an attack on a military installation alongside the Manchester synagogue assailant has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years. Mohammad Bashir, aged 31, accompanied his friend Jihad Al-Shamie on a lengthy 10-hour drive to carry out hostile reconnaissance at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire,… Continue reading Friend of Manchester synagogue attacker jailed over separate plot on military base
UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group of wealthy individuals, including ex-footballer Gary Lineker and music producer Brian Eno, have appealed to newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to increase taxes on the richest members of society. In an open letter signed by 120 affluent Britons, they emphasized that their proposal targets only the very wealthiest, whose income… Continue reading UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
Iain Robertson, the former actor known for his role as Stevie O’Hara in the BBC soap *River City*, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for multiple offences, including rape and assault. The 45-year-old faced conviction for five crimes related to domestic abuse committed against several women over a span of 15 years, from… Continue reading Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
Murder probe after man injured in stabbing in Leicester dies
Leicestershire Police have initiated a murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a man in Leicester. The incident occurred around 22:45 BST on Wednesday when a police officer patrolling near London Road, close to Saxby Street, was approached by a man suffering from severe injuries to his chest and stomach. Emergency medical personnel attended the… Continue reading Murder probe after man injured in stabbing in Leicester dies
Isle of Man's main ferry out of service for longer than planned
In recent days, the back-up passenger vessel encountered “technical issues,” which has led to cancellations on the Heysham route, specifically on Sunday and Tuesday. This disruption has affected the usual schedule maintained by the ferry operator. Originally, the Manxman was expected to resume service on Wednesday; however, the Steam Packet has yet to announce a… Continue reading Isle of Man's main ferry out of service for longer than planned
Ann Widdecombe: Family announces public memorial later this year
The family of Ann Widdecombe has announced that a public memorial to honor her will take place later this year. The former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, aged 78, was recently found deceased in her home in Dartmoor, suffering from severe head injuries. In a statement, her family expressed gratitude for the extensive outpouring… Continue reading Ann Widdecombe: Family announces public memorial later this year
Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
The future of the 2026 Commonwealth Games was thrown into uncertainty when Victoria, the Australian state originally slated to host the event, withdrew in 2023 due to escalating costs. This unexpected decision caught even the leadership at Commonwealth Sport off guard. After over a year of ambiguity, Glasgow agreed to step in as host once… Continue reading Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?