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Police have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of murdering two women in Staffordshire. The women, aged 91 and 63, were found at a property in Cheadle, close to Stoke-on-Trent. Staffordshire Police received a call on New Year’s Eve at approximately 15:00 GMT, reporting that a woman’s body had been found and another woman was… Continue reading Cheadle murder arrest after two women found dead

Northern Ireland has seen the highest number of road deaths in eight years, with a total of 71 fatalities recorded in 2023. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) called the figure “simply horrific” and appealed to the public to pay attention to safety messages. Stormont’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is responsible for the policies… Continue reading NI's road death figures for 2023 'simply horrific'

A woman accused of killing her two children in the US has appeared in court in London for extradition proceedings. Kimberlee Singler, 35, was arrested in central London on Saturday where she remains in custody. Her nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son were found dead in their Colorado home on 19 December. Her 11-year-old daughter was… Continue reading Mother in UK court after children's deaths in Colorado

Doug Barrowman, the husband of Baroness Michelle Mone, has claimed that he and his wife are being used as scapegoats to distract from the government’s incompetence in procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic. Barrowman said in a written statement on Twitter that it “suits the agenda” of ministers to blame them for PPE… Continue reading Michelle Mone husband: We're a scapegoat for PPE failures

A 30-year-old man has died after suffering serious injuries outside Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital car park. The incident, which occurred on Monday after 5:15 a.m. GMT, has prompted a murder investigation by South Wales Police. Authorities have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of the murder, though additional details have not yet been released. Police… Continue reading Tonypandy: Police probe death of man outside hospital

The number of migrants who crossed the Channel in small boats has decreased by 36% on the previous year, according to the latest UK government figures. A total of 29,437 people made the crossing in 2023, down from the record 45,774 in 2022. The last recorded crossing was on December 16, when 55 people made… Continue reading Channel migrants: Crossings fell in 2023, government figures show

A teenager is said to have been stabbed to death on New Year’s Eve in Primrose Hill, North London. Despite the police’s best efforts to save the young victim, he was pronounced dead at the scene around midnight. The Metropolitan Police held a suspect under custody, who was arrested on suspicion of murder. Although the… Continue reading Primrose Hill stabbing: Man arrested after boy, 16, dies

The start of 2024 saw the UK ushering in the new year with celebrations taking place across the country, featuring fireworks, street parties and a message of inclusivity. The spectacular fireworks display in London saw 100,000 people in attendance, watching as around 12,000 fireworks lit up the city, accompanied by 600 drones and 430 lights.… Continue reading New year: Fireworks and street parties ring in 2024 across UK

Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, two comedians with an interest in all things macabre, have been working together for a decade on their popular podcast All Killa No Filla. Although both women grew up with a fascination for true crime, they did not cross paths until they were both performing at comedy clubs in Manchester.… Continue reading Kiri Pritchard-Mclean and Rachel Fairburn talk serial killers

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland is calling on the government to provide “urgent and positive intervention” to address a crisis in policing. Liam Kelly, chair of the organization, has stated that such intervention has been “long overdue.” The new Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, announced in December that a 7% pay rise for police officers… Continue reading PSNI: Liam Kelly urges government to get a grip on policing crisis