The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has released a video of the Spellow Library burning down and police officers in riot gear during violent disorder in Liverpool. The disorder occurred on County Road on August 3, following days of unrest across the UK. Although the cause of the unrest is unclear, police have made nearly 500… Continue reading New video shows Liverpool library riot and police attack
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Rioters jailed after violent disorder following Southport attack
Prison sentences have been given to rioters involved in some of the most severe unrest the UK has encountered in over a decade. Judges in various towns and cities, including Liverpool, Plymouth and Teesside, sentenced individuals for violent disorder sparked by the killing of three young girls in Southport. Prosecutors confirmed there were 21 convictions… Continue reading Rioters jailed after violent disorder following Southport attack
Second Greater Manchester Police officer under criminal investigation after airport kick video
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has revealed that a criminal investigation into the conduct of police officers at Manchester Airport has been extended to involve a second Greater Manchester Police officer for alleged assault. Muhammad Fahir Amaaz was caught on camera being kicked by a firearms officer whilst lying on the floor at… Continue reading Second Greater Manchester Police officer under criminal investigation after airport kick video
England homeless 'scandal' sees 150,000 children in temporary accommodation
The number of children living in temporary accommodation in England has hit an all-time high of more than 150,000, according to figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The data reveals a year-on-year increase of 15% to March 2021. Temporary accommodation can include bed and breakfasts and hostels. The increase has… Continue reading England homeless 'scandal' sees 150,000 children in temporary accommodation
Three jailed over violent disorder in Plymouth city centre
In Plymouth city centre, three people have been jailed for causing violent disorder. The individuals’ names are Daniel McGuire, Lucas Ormond Skeaping and Michael Williams. They were sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court after clashing with groups of protesters on Royal Parade and outside the Guildhall. McGuire and Williams were aligned with a far-right protest, while… Continue reading Three jailed over violent disorder in Plymouth city centre
Search for St Albans retired GP missing while hiking in Pyrenees
A senior doctor’s family is searching for him, after he had an accident while hiking in the Pyrenees mountains in France. Tom Doherty, who is 67 years old, is from St Albans in Hertfordshire and was travelling and camping by himself in southern France. The exact location where he fell is unknown, but it occurred… Continue reading Search for St Albans retired GP missing while hiking in Pyrenees
Woman breaks sheep shearing world record in Cornwall
A Scottish woman has set a new world record for sheep shearing in Cornwall. Una Cameron, a 51-year-old shearer, sheared a total of 517 sheep at Trefranck Farm in Launceston, beating the previous women’s solo strongwool ewe record by 59 sheep. The feat took a total of nine hours with Cameron taking only four breaks.… Continue reading Woman breaks sheep shearing world record in Cornwall
UK antisemitic hate incidents surge in 2024, says charity
The Community Security Trust (CST) has reported another record high in antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom during the first half of this year. The figures demonstrate a continuation of the impact of the antisemitic reactions to the 2024 Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From January to June, CST has recorded reports of 1,978 anti-Jewish hate incidents, a… Continue reading UK antisemitic hate incidents surge in 2024, says charity
Generosity for fire-hit Liverpool library after riots 'humbling'
The City of Liverpool has been inundated with help and financial support following a library fire that was started during a weekend of violence. Spellow Lane Library Hub, which opened last year to support and provide services to underprivileged communities, was badly damaged. Police reported that around three hundred people were involved in the disorder… Continue reading Generosity for fire-hit Liverpool library after riots 'humbling'
Willy Wonka disaster leads to Fringe Golden Ticket
The disastrous Wonka-themed event in Glasgow that was shut down by police after just one day has inspired a new show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe called Willy’s Candy Spectacular. The show is the brainchild of producer Richard Kraft, who enlisted a team of songwriters to help create the musical inspired by events he read… Continue reading Willy Wonka disaster leads to Fringe Golden Ticket