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A 35-year-old man named William Watson, known locally as Billy, was fatally shot in what police are treating as a targeted attack at a residence on Harestanes Road in Armadale, West Lothian. The incident took place on Saturday, and police have confirmed they are investigating the use of a firearm in the case. Watson was… Continue reading Police confirm 'targeted attack' after man named in suspected shooting

Lord Blunkett, a veteran Labour figure and longtime mentor to Andy Burnham, has criticized the recently introduced inheritance tax on farms, describing it as “a mistake.” This tax, which came into effect in April, imposes a 20% levy on inherited agricultural assets valued above £2.5 million, ending a long-standing exemption for farms that had been… Continue reading Farm tax a mistake, Lord Blunkett says in call for Burnham 'rural reset'

A man has admitted to committing 60 offences against his wife, including drugging and raping her without her knowledge over a period exceeding two decades. The accused, whose identity is being withheld to protect his wife’s anonymity, had previously pleaded guilty to some charges, such as rape, at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. During the… Continue reading Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years

An investigation into the sectarian killing of Robert Hamill has determined that the police officers present in a vehicle near the scene did not support or collaborate with the attackers. Despite this, the inquiry identified numerous police failures during the investigation, including an alert given to a suspect advising them to destroy the clothing worn… Continue reading No collusion in Robert Hamill killing but 'multiple police failings' in inquiry

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported the death of a UK armed forces member in a road traffic accident occurring in Ukraine. Following the incident, the family of the deceased has been notified and has asked for some privacy before further information is shared. According to BBC reports, the accident did not involve any… Continue reading Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the cancellation of his official duties on Monday and Tuesday following the passing of his father, Roy, who had been living with Alzheimer’s disease. Among the engagements affected was a scheduled meeting with business leaders at Downing Street on Monday, as well as Burnham’s planned address at the trade… Continue reading Andy Burnham cancels engagements after death of father

During the recent Great North Run, two men aged 25 tragically lost their lives after collapsing while participating in the half marathon. The event, which stretches from Newcastle to South Shields, saw these individuals fall ill along the 13.1-mile route on Sunday. Organisers from The Great Run Company confirmed that both deceased participants were local… Continue reading Two runners died after collapsing at Great North Run

A father and son have each received lengthy prison sentences after attempting to kill a police officer by dragging him along a road. The incident occurred in August 2024 in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, when PC Mark Smith approached Douglas Mills, 58, and his son Douglas Mills Jnr, 32, suspecting a drug deal. Instead of cooperating,… Continue reading Father and son jailed for dragging 'terrified' police officer along road

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Comins, aged 52, was just nine minutes into his cycling time trial on the A40 near Raglan in Monmouthshire when Barbu attempted to pass him. Although Comins stated he saw Barbu, he could not explain why he ended up hitting her, admitting that he would be questioning himself about the incident for the rest of… Continue reading Romanian driver who killed triathlete Rebecca Comins to be deported