A mourning and tearful tribute was paid by the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven years old, and Bebe King, six years old, who were both victims of a brutal murder that happened during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Jenni and David Stancombe, alongside the parents of Bebe King, granted their first ever interview to… Continue reading Southport attack: Parents of Elsie and Bebe give first TV interviews
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Essex police officer sacked over football match tragedy chanting
A police sergeant who was banned from attending football matches for “tragedy chanting” has been sacked from his job. Tyler Coppin, 29, from Colchester, has been found guilty of committing gross misconduct at an Essex Police misconduct hearing. This follows the incident at the Liverpool versus Chelsea football game at Anfield last October. Coppin was… Continue reading Essex police officer sacked over football match tragedy chanting
Church risks further crisis if it doesn't act, says child abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay
The Church of England is at risk of another crisis if it fails to adopt a new independent system for keeping people safe, warned a former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse. On Tuesday, the Church’s national assembly voted on options to radically change its safeguarding processes. The Church’s General Synod put… Continue reading Church risks further crisis if it doesn't act, says child abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay
Ill-fitting menstrual cup may cause health complications
Danish doctors have advised women to use menstrual cups with care after a patient developed temporary kidney issues due to a poorly aligned cup impacting on other nearby structures like ureters. The woman, who was in her thirties, had been experiencing intermittent pelvic pain and blood in her urine for several months, but had not… Continue reading Ill-fitting menstrual cup may cause health complications
MoD investigates cancers in air crew after helicopter claims
The government has launched an investigation to discover how many armed forces personnel have been diagnosed with cancer after allegations that the crew of some military helicopters have been exposed to toxic fumes. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has already settled six cases out of court, while dozens of other air crew and families are… Continue reading MoD investigates cancers in air crew after helicopter claims
Lidl raises pay ahead of minimum wage rise
Lidl, the German discount chain, has announced that it will increase entry-level hourly wages from £12.40 to £12.75, affecting around 28,000 of its employees in the UK. The pay increase tops rivals, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, whose planned raises for March will fall below Lidl’s new pay rates. The minimum wage will increase in April, and… Continue reading Lidl raises pay ahead of minimum wage rise
Paper headlines: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'
Reports on Tuesday morning’s newspapers highlight a range of stories. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has spoken out about an electoral pact with Reform UK, labelling it “for the birds”. The Daily Telegraph is also featuring King Charles and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s visit to Cornwall. The Times brings news that Britain won’t join the… Continue reading Paper headlines: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
Lord Peter Mandelson, the new UK ambassador to the US, has stated that the UK must respect President Donald Trump’s “strong and clear mandate for change”. Mandelson acknowledged that the UK would not necessarily agree with every specific of Trump’s agenda but emphasised that “we have to respect and understand what drives him, what his… Continue reading UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
Met Police officers rescue people and fight blaze at hostel
A hostel in Euston, London caught fire in the early hours of 8 February and nine Metropolitan Police officers have received commendations for their bravery in rescuing 20 individuals. The officers arrived at the scene prior to any other emergency responders and quickly searched the five-storey building, directing those trapped and disorientated by the smoke… Continue reading Met Police officers rescue people and fight blaze at hostel
Assisted dying bill: Plan to scrap need for High Court approval
A new bill that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek help ending their own lives has propose removing the need for the High Court to sign off on assisted dying cases. Currently, a High Court judge must check if every person is eligible and has not been coerced into making… Continue reading Assisted dying bill: Plan to scrap need for High Court approval