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Actress Pauline Quirke, best known for her role in TV sitcom Birds of a Feather, has retired from acting due to a dementia diagnosis. Her husband Steve Sheen made the announcement, saying that the diagnosis was made in 2021 but was not made public at the time. Quirke has been an inspiration through her work… Continue reading Pauline Quirke: Birds of a Feather star reveals dementia diagnosis

A public inquiry is to be launched after the Southport killer, Axel Rudakubana, admitted to killing three young girls in July 2021. The prime minister, who has issued a warning of a “new and dangerous threat” posed by violence-obsessed individuals, made the announcement shortly after Rudakubana’s admission. Cooper stated that public bodies failed to properly… Continue reading Southport killer Axel Rudakubana admitted carrying a knife more than 10 times

A court in Dublin has heard that a woman accused of murdering Robert Wilkin told friends she was responsible and said “if I go down, I go down.” Wilkin’s body was found in the sea at the foot of the Slieve League cliffs. Nikita Burns, 23, and Alan Vial, 39, both deny the murder. On… Continue reading Robert Wilkin: Woman told friends she was a murderer, court told

The UK government is considering expanding airports across the country, including increasing capacity at Luton airport, approving a second runway at Gatwick, and the controversial third runway at Heathrow. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated she was “not going to comment on leaks” when asked in the House of Commons about the expansion on Tuesday. Speculation suggests… Continue reading Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans

Cheryl Korbel, the mother of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel who was murdered by Thomas Cashman in August 2022, is due to meet with the UK prime minister on Tuesday to discuss plans for a new law named after her daughter. The law aims to ensure that offenders appear in court for their sentencing. Cashman fatally shot… Continue reading Olivia Pratt-Korbel's mother meets PM to discuss new law

Last year, the UK toy market saw nearly half of its sales come from toys priced under £15. While sales of toys and games fell 3.7% in value compared to the previous year, traders attribute this trend to parents being cautious with their wallets and seeking lower-priced gifts for their children. The rising cost of… Continue reading Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut costs

A man and a child have been found dead inside a house in West Lothian. The bodies of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl were discovered at a property on Harburn Drive in West Calder. Police Scotland received reports of concern for a person at the house on Monday. The deaths are being treated… Continue reading Bodies of man and six-year-old girl found in house in West Calder

During the early hours of Tuesday morning, a home in Antrim was set ablaze. The incident was reported to police at approximately 03:20 GMT. The property, located in Rathglynn, was being occupied by an elderly woman who is in her 70s, and was treated for burns to her hands and smoke inhalation. She was subsequently… Continue reading Antrim arson: Home set on fire with pensioner inside

The UK is facing a “new and dangerous threat” from extreme violence, Sir Keir Starmer said in the wake of the Southport murders. Speaking in Downing Street after the UK government announced a public inquiry into the case, the Labour Party leader said “terrorism has changed” and the entire counter-extremist system must be reviewed. The… Continue reading 'Terrorism has changed', says Starmer on Southport attacks