Bedfordshire police officer removed tag for sexual relationship

A former police officer from Bedfordshire has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for removing a burglar’s monitoring tag so she could engage in a sexual relationship with him. Natasha Conneely, 31, admitted to the charge of corruption or other improper exercise of police powers and privileges. She had been working for Bedfordshire Police’s… Continue reading Bedfordshire police officer removed tag for sexual relationship

Search for missing Jenny Hall from Tow Law enters fourth day

In the ongoing effort to locate a missing woman, authorities have confirmed that the search has now reached its fourth day. Jenny Hall, a 23-year-old individual, was last seen departing her residence at Barracks Farm in Tow Law, County Durham, on Tuesday afternoon around 15:00 GMT. Following her disappearance, her red Ford Focus was discovered… Continue reading Search for missing Jenny Hall from Tow Law enters fourth day

Peter Capaldi: I've come back to music again after 40 years

Peter Capaldi, known for his roles in Doctor Who and The Devil’s Hour, is about to venture into a new territory as he prepares to release his first album with indie label Last Night From Glasgow. Capaldi’s musical journey traces back to his days in Glasgow in the late 70s and early 80s when he… Continue reading Peter Capaldi: I've come back to music again after 40 years

Scotland's first 'slap fight' event in Glasgow cancelled

Scotland’s inaugural slap fighting competition has been called off following concerns over the potential health risks involved. The event, organized by BritSlap/SlapFight UK and scheduled to take place at Glasgow University Union (GUU), was part of a larger weightlifting meet. However, experts warned against the bouts proceeding due to the heightened risk of concussion. Slap… Continue reading Scotland's first 'slap fight' event in Glasgow cancelled

Jaysley Beck's sister says army is 'not safe' for women

Beth Cruse reporting for BBC News in the West of England brings the tragic story of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, a 19-year-old soldier who took her own life after being sexually assaulted. Gunner Beck’s sister, Emilli Beck, has spoken out about the lack of safety for women in the Army, emphasizing the need for… Continue reading Jaysley Beck's sister says army is 'not safe' for women

TikTok: I make more going live for an hour than one day in the shop

Laura Mallows, at 33 years old, has found great success in the world of TikTok’s live shopping business. No longer operating her flagship beauty store in Cardiff, Mallows now exclusively sells her company’s body scrubs and skincare products through the popular platform, earning more in one hour of live streaming than a full day in… Continue reading TikTok: I make more going live for an hour than one day in the shop

Online scams: Family says security loophole has been exposed in holiday site

A family from County Antrim found themselves at the center of a scam that exposed a potential security loophole in an online travel agent’s booking system. Marion Tyler unwittingly fell victim to scammers after dialing a fake number when trying to contact loveholidays about a booking. This error led to the scammers gaining access to… Continue reading Online scams: Family says security loophole has been exposed in holiday site

Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon's tough 007 decision

Following Amazon’s acquisition of the 007 franchise, the burning question on everyone’s minds is: who will be the next James Bond? This pivotal decision now lies in the hands of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who reached out to his Twitter followers for recommendations. With Daniel Craig stepping down after five films, the selection of his… Continue reading Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon's tough 007 decision

119-year-old bottle found behind crown above theatre stage

A 119-year-old message in a bottle was discovered during a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre, leaving a theatre enthusiast astonished. Mike Hume, one of the theatre’s donors, uncovered the century-old bottle while on scaffolding 40ft (12m) above the stage, hidden behind an ornate crown decoration. The find, which revealed a list of people… Continue reading 119-year-old bottle found behind crown above theatre stage

Newspaper headlines: 'PM to defy Trump' and 'Apple in UK privacy row'

In a bold move, Sir Keir Starmer is ready to confront President Donald Trump with a new aid package for Ukraine, a decision that is reported by the Daily Telegraph. The announcement is expected to include increased military assistance and fresh sanctions on Russia, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The prime… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'PM to defy Trump' and 'Apple in UK privacy row'