Innocent Scot’s identity used to scam football fans

Richard Russell, a Scottish man, has spoken of his distress after his identity was stolen by a fake Premier League football ticket website claiming to sell tickets for top football matches. Ticket Maestro opened in July with the claim of selling tickets for top football games, but the website disappeared after three months, leaving angry… Continue reading Innocent Scot’s identity used to scam football fans

Raymond McDonald: The downfall of a dating fraudster

adline-block”> The aftermath For the victims, the aftermath of their relationships with McDonald has been devastating. Several spoke of feeling suicidal, of being unable to trust anyone again, and of feeling deeply ashamed they had been taken in. “I have to admit to being self-deprecating,” Paula says. “I thought about ending it all, but I… Continue reading Raymond McDonald: The downfall of a dating fraudster

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds plans 'best day' for boy with cancer

When nine-year-old Riley from Hartlepool was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2023 and had his lower leg amputated, he never thought he would one day meet his hero, Deadpool. Sadly, the cancer returned and spread in 2024, but an online appeal by Micky Day from cancer charity Miles for Men on BBC Radio Tees changed his… Continue reading Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds plans 'best day' for boy with cancer

'It's not all doom and gloom' – Heston Blumenthal on bipolar diagnosis

Heston Blumenthal, the famous chef, has come forward about his recent bipolar diagnosis. Despite initial concerns, he has stated that the diagnosis is “not all doom and gloom” and instead is “part of who I am”. Earlier this year, he announced that he had received a positive diagnosis for the mental health condition after previously… Continue reading 'It's not all doom and gloom' – Heston Blumenthal on bipolar diagnosis

The Voice: Prison officer Hollie 'felt like Hannah Montana'

Hollie Peabody, a prison officer from Oxfordshire, has returned to work at a category B men’s prison after making it to the semi-finals of ITV’s The Voice. During their four months on the show, Hollie caught the attention of Sir Tom Jones and made it to the semi-finals with a cover of Selena Gomez’s Lose… Continue reading The Voice: Prison officer Hollie 'felt like Hannah Montana'

Craigavon: Mum says her autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital

Aidan Boustred, a 10-year-old boy with severe autism, has spent 10 months in a psychiatric hospital in England. His mother has warned he is being “locked away and robbed of a future” as he awaits a permanent residence outside of hospital. Speaking of her family’s “nightmare,” mother Natalie said her son was being taken “out… Continue reading Craigavon: Mum says her autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital

Church of England abuse survivors call for further resignations

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned from his position following a report into child abuse allegations against the church. The report found that Welby “could and should” have reported the abuse of boys and young men by John Smyth, a former member of the Church of England, to the police in 2013. Survivors… Continue reading Church of England abuse survivors call for further resignations

Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service again this year

The fourth annual Together At Christmas carol service organized by the Princess of Wales is set to celebrate people from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy in support of those in need. According to Kensington Palace, the event will take place at Westminster Abbey on December 6. The Royal Foundation,… Continue reading Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service again this year