Tom Mullen, Ian Shoesmith, and Rumeana Jahangir reported on a tragic incident that unfolded outside a synagogue in Manchester, North West. Shocked eyewitnesses recounted a “horrendous” scene where a car and stabbing attack resulted in two fatalities and three injuries. Police identified the deceased 35-year-old as Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot by firearms officers after… Continue reading Crumpsall eyewitnesses describe Manchester synagogue attack
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Newspaper headlines: 'Knife and vehicle attack' and 'Face of hatred'
Caution: the subsequent report features images that might be unsettling for some readers. The fatal assault at a synagogue in Manchester dominates the headlines in the papers today. According to the Metro, a knifeman filled with hate brought terror to a synagogue on the holiest Jewish day. Witnesses describe the suspect’s actions as robotic before… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Knife and vehicle attack' and 'Face of hatred'
TikTok 'recommends sexual content and porn to children', says report
A recent report by a human rights campaign group has revealed that TikTok’s algorithm is recommending inappropriate and highly sexualized content to children’s accounts. The researchers conducted an experiment where they created fake child accounts with safety settings activated, yet still received sexually explicit search suggestions. These search terms led to sexualized material, including videos… Continue reading TikTok 'recommends sexual content and porn to children', says report
Send costs will rise by billions without reforms, ministers told
A think tank has cautioned ministers that failing to reform the system supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in England could result in an additional cost of £3bn annually by 2029. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has reported that the government is currently spending £12bn each year on Send support, showing… Continue reading Send costs will rise by billions without reforms, ministers told
Road and rail disruption at Storm Amy approaches
Scotland is bracing for powerful Storm Amy, with winds forecasted to reach up to 95mph, prompting an amber warning for north and west parts of the country. This warning will be in effect from 17:00 until 09:00 on Saturday. As a result, several ScotRail services and ferry journeys have already been canceled ahead of the… Continue reading Road and rail disruption at Storm Amy approaches
Ethan Ives-Griffiths: Life with killer grandparents 'like a cult'
BBC Wales reporter Brendon Williams covered the tragic story of toddler Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who was brutally murdered by his grandparents, Michael and Kerry Ives, at their home in Garden City, Flintshire in August 2021. The disturbing details that emerged about the violent household where Ethan lived did not shock everyone, as his paternal grandmother, Kellie… Continue reading Ethan Ives-Griffiths: Life with killer grandparents 'like a cult'
Manchester synagogue attacker named as Jihad Al-Shamie
The recent tragic event that took place at a synagogue in Manchester has left the community in shock. The attacker, identified as Jihad Al-Shamie, was a 35-year-old British man of Syrian descent. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others. The attack occurred when a car was driven into… Continue reading Manchester synagogue attacker named as Jihad Al-Shamie
Surgeon whose failures contributed to several deaths continues to work for NHS
investigation was ongoing. The General Medical Council is also continuing its review. Mr Vincent has since left his role at the hospital and an external review of the cardiac unit is ongoing – one of the recommendations from the internal investigation into Ms Booth. It is understood the hospital informed Mr Philip’s family of the… Continue reading Surgeon whose failures contributed to several deaths continues to work for NHS
Scots on intercepted Gaza aid flotilla detained in Israel
Four individuals from Scotland were among hundreds of activists detained by Israeli forces following the interception of an aid flotilla en route to Gaza. MSPs in the Scottish parliament identified Jim Hickey, Margaret Pancetta, Yvonne Ridley, and Sid Khan as the detainees. First Minister John Swinney stated that he would maintain close communication with the… Continue reading Scots on intercepted Gaza aid flotilla detained in Israel
Baroness Mone accuses chancellor of 'inflammatory' language
Baroness Michelle Mone is facing backlash after a firm associated with her and her husband was ordered to pay £122m for breaching a Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract. Accusations of using “dangerous and inflammatory” language have been directed at the chancellor in connection to this incident. During a fringe event at Labour’s party conference,… Continue reading Baroness Mone accuses chancellor of 'inflammatory' language