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The Office for Students (OfS) has issued a fine of £585,000 to the University of Sussex for failing to protect freedom of speech. The controversy stemmed from the case of Prof Kathleen Stock, who departed from the university in 2021 amid allegations of transphobia related to her opinions on sex and gender topics. The OfS… Continue reading Sussex university fined £585,000 in transgender free speech row

Armadale Castle and the Clan MacDonald lands, located on the Isle of Skye, are set to be sold in a surprising move by the charity that currently owns them. The Clan Donald Lands Trust, which has owned the estate since 1971, cited financial difficulties as the reason for the sale. The trust expressed a desire… Continue reading Isle of Skye clan estate and historic castle put up for sale

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Authorities have confirmed that the fire at Heathrow airport’s substation was not suspected to be an act of arson. The incident, which occurred in Hayes last Friday, forced the closure of the UK’s busiest airport for a full day. Counter-terrorism officials were initially involved in the investigation, but the Metropolitan Police announced on Tuesday that… Continue reading Heathrow closure: Sub-station fire not suspicious, say police

A judge has called two RAF engineers who damaged a Paddington Bear statue the “antithesis” of everything the beloved bear stands for. Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, both 22 and stationed at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, confessed to the criminal damage at Reading Magistrates’ Court. The CCTV footage captured the moment when the statue in… Continue reading Paddington Bear statue: RAF engineers admit damage

Following the tragic death of her sister Marie Pinfield in 2008, Shirley Moroney expresses grave concerns that many women who fell victim to the disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson may never have their voices heard. The ongoing inquest, which commenced in October, delves into the deaths of 62 cancer patients who received treatment from Paterson… Continue reading Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson's crimes may be 'tip of iceberg'

Joey Barton, the former footballer, has been convicted of assault by beating for pushing his wife to the ground and kicking her in the head. The incident occurred during a drunken argument in June 2021 at their home in Kew, south-west London. Barton, who was 42 years old at the time, assaulted his wife Georgia… Continue reading Joey Barton guilty of assault for kicking wife in head

In a tragic and distressing discovery, the body of a newborn baby was found in west London, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police. The incident took place at Powis Gardens in Notting Hill, where officers were alerted at 12:46 GMT on Tuesday after a report came in about a baby’s body found in a bag… Continue reading Newborn baby discovered dead in bag at Notting Hill church

A tragic incident unfolded in Glasgow’s east end where 16-year-old Kory McCrimmon lost his life after being stabbed in the heart by a 14-year-old boy. The motive behind this heinous act was revealed to be a dispute over a mere £50, a grim reminder of the devastating consequences of youth violence. The court proceedings shed… Continue reading Kory McCrimmon: Boy admits killing gang rival in row over £50

Music Correspondent, Mark Savage, reported that Ticketmaster may have deceived Oasis fans with unclear pricing during the sale of their reunion tour last year, according to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA expressed concerns that Ticketmaster breached consumer protection laws by selling “platinum” tickets at almost 2.5 times the standard price, without… Continue reading Oasis ticket sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog