Three people have died after a fire in a Northamptonshire village

Tragedy struck a village when a house fire claimed the lives of three individuals. The incident occurred at the former station house in Beswick Close, located in Rushton near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Firefighters, police officers, and paramedics swiftly responded to the blaze, which was reported around 22:30 GMT on Friday. Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency… Continue reading Three people have died after a fire in a Northamptonshire village

Students call for clarity over university free speech rules

The National Union of Students (NUS) is advocating for clearer guidelines on how universities can maintain inclusivity without infringing on free speech regulations. This comes after the University of Sussex was fined £585,000 by the Office for Students (OfS) for failing to uphold free speech, marking the first instance of such a penalty being imposed.… Continue reading Students call for clarity over university free speech rules

Lower Thames Crossing: The people affected by Essex-to-Kent road

Residents are faced with a tough decision as the UK’s largest road tunnel, the Lower Thames Crossing, looms on the horizon. Described as “the most significant road project in a generation” by National Highways, the 14.5-mile road will link Essex and Kent with tunnels underneath the river. However, for residents like Jackie Thacker in Orsett,… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing: The people affected by Essex-to-Kent road

Andrew Tate sued by ex-girlfriend for alleged sexual assault

Samantha Granville is a journalist based in Los Angeles who reported on a new lawsuit facing controversial social media figure Andrew Tate. The lawsuit, filed by Brianna Stern in Los Angeles, accuses Tate of sexual assault, battery, and gender violence. Stern details their relationship, stating that Tate initially seemed like a “dream come true” but… Continue reading Andrew Tate sued by ex-girlfriend for alleged sexual assault

The people who turned public toilets into homes and businesses

Renovating derelict public toilets has become a trend in recent times, with creative individuals seeing potential in these abandoned spaces. Laura Jane Clark, an architect from London, transformed an old public toilet in Crystal Palace into a livable space after the council initially considered filling it with concrete. She spent almost seven years working on… Continue reading The people who turned public toilets into homes and businesses

Center Parcs removes X link from site after fake account set up

Imran Rahman-Jones and Graham Fraser were the technology reporters who shed light on a recent incident involving holiday park company Center Parcs. The company had removed links to its old X account from its website after a man named Carl Lennon took over the account and started receiving messages from genuine customers. Center Parcs had… Continue reading Center Parcs removes X link from site after fake account set up

TUV's first conference since Allister's Westminster election win

At the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) annual conference in Cookstown, party leader Jim Allister will emphasize the ongoing fight against the Irish Sea border. Allister, who recently secured the North Antrim seat in Westminster, succeeding Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, will address party members with a strong message against the border during the… Continue reading TUV's first conference since Allister's Westminster election win

Isolated and confused: How a granddad 'vanished' from his family

In a heartbreaking tale of familial betrayal, the story of John Wilcox and his granddaughter, Amy, unfolds. John, an elderly man suffering from dementia, was found by his stepson, David, living in squalor in a dingy hotel room, neglected and alone. His wife of many years, Barbara, had been cut off from him, along with… Continue reading Isolated and confused: How a granddad 'vanished' from his family

Justin Welby tells BBC abuse in Church was 'overwhelming'

In a recent interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby admitted to failing to address abuse allegations within the Church of England due to feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of the issue. This confession comes after an independent review revealed his failure to rigorously pursue reports of John Smyth, a known… Continue reading Justin Welby tells BBC abuse in Church was 'overwhelming'