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A legal battle between a gardener and Paddy Power over a disputed £1m prize has ended with the gardener emerging victorious. Corrine Durber, a resident of Gloucestershire, found herself embroiled in the dispute after playing the Wild Hatter online game in October 2020. The game, consisting of a fruit machine and a wheel of fortune,… Continue reading Paddy Power High Court case: Gardener wins £1m payout

Every week during Prime Minister’s Question Time, a somber ritual took place as the prime minister paid respects to fallen British servicemen and women. This week, however, the tone shifted as Sir Keir Starmer notably commemorated anniversaries of deaths rather than recent losses, a departure from the usual procedure. The purpose behind this gesture was… Continue reading Starmer's strategy for dealing with Team Trump outbursts

A Russian military court has sentenced a British man to 19 years in prison for allegedly fighting for Ukraine. James Scott Rhys Anderson was captured in Russia’s Kursk region last November during a cross-border incursion by Ukrainian forces. He was charged with terrorism and mercenary activity, making him the first British national to be convicted… Continue reading Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia

Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, has been labeled as one of the most prolific sexual predators in the United Kingdom, according to the lead detective on his case. Zou, 28, has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women, with evidence suggesting there could be many more victims yet to be identified. He kept… Continue reading Zhenhao Zou: London student guilty of multiple counts of rape

Reporter Becky Morton covered Sir Keir Starmer’s tribute to British veterans who fought in Iraq, following US Vice-President JD Vance’s controversial remarks. While not explicitly addressing Vance’s comments, Sir Keir honored those who lost their lives fighting for Britain alongside allies. Vance’s statement, criticizing the value of troops from countries with minimal war experience, caused… Continue reading PMQs: Keir Starmer pays tribute to British troops after JD Vance comments

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An individual who ran a paddleboard tour company has pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter following the tragic deaths of four individuals. Paul O’Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers, and Nicola Wheatley lost their lives while paddleboarding on the River Cleddau in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, last October. Nerys Bethan Lloyd, a 39-year-old former police officer from Port… Continue reading Haverfordwest: Ex-paddleboard firm owner admits manslaughter

A mother has faced court accusations of the murder of a two-year-old girl who tragically passed away after being discovered in a pond in a village. Annabel Mackey was found unresponsive in Kingsley Pond close to Bordon on 10th September 2023, following her reported disappearance. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries in the hospital the… Continue reading Woman in court for murder of two-year-old found in Hampshire pond

The recent revelation by the Co-op has caused quite a stir, as the supermarket chain has admitted to unlawfully obstructing over 100 rival supermarkets from setting up branches near its stores. This breach was brought to light by the UK’s competition watchdog, which discovered that Co-op had violated an order meant to prevent supermarkets from… Continue reading Co-op admits unlawfully blocking 100 rival store openings