Harrow: Gang detained over transgender student ambush attack

Five British teenagers have been sentenced to jail for beating and stabbing a transgender student. The group ambushed the victim in a car park in north-west London on 10 February 2020. They had lured her there under the pretence of going to a roller disco at Harrow Leisure Centre. The group then carried out a… Continue reading Harrow: Gang detained over transgender student ambush attack

‘She was a miracle baby’: Elianne Andam had dreams of law career, aunt tells BBC

The heartbroken aunt of Elianne Andam, who was stabbed to death by Hassan Sentamu outside a shopping centre in Croydon in September 2023, has spoken in her first broadcast interview since the murder. Marian Addow said her niece had been a “miracle baby” for her parents and was a “very beautiful” girl who brought joy… Continue reading ‘She was a miracle baby’: Elianne Andam had dreams of law career, aunt tells BBC

Paul Danan: Ex-Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star dies at 46

Television personality and actor, Paul Danan, has passed away at the age of 46, according to his management company. Danan was best known for his role in Hollyoaks and for appearing in reality TV shows such as Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother. His behaviour on Celebrity Love Island in 2005 led to him… Continue reading Paul Danan: Ex-Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star dies at 46

Buckingham Palace: Man who crashed into gates admits criminal damage

A 26-year-old man named Johnny Scott from Hornchurch, east London has admitted to causing damage worth more than £24,000 after he drove his VW Polo into the south centre gates of Buckingham Palace on 9 March. At the time of the incident, no members of the Royal Family were present inside the palace. Scott was… Continue reading Buckingham Palace: Man who crashed into gates admits criminal damage

Sacked basketball player in Scotland is murder suspect in US

Caledonia Gladiators, a Scottish basketball team, has terminated the contracts of two players, Malik Dunbar and Jared Wilson-Frame. Dunbar has been linked to a murder in Augusta, Georgia, which took place on October 4th, 2021, while Wilson-Frame has been released due to a disciplinary matter unrelated to the murder investigation. The team has stated that… Continue reading Sacked basketball player in Scotland is murder suspect in US

Cardigan: Bride in shock at unseen video from 1960s wedding

A newly discovered wedding video has moved a grandmother to tears nearly 60 years after her wedding. Beryl Davies and her husband, Griff, married in a Wales village outside Cardigan in October 1966. Film student Martyn Forrester, during a holiday in Cardigan, found the film reel of their wedding in an antiques shop for £5.… Continue reading Cardigan: Bride in shock at unseen video from 1960s wedding

Mum fears rapper could gain status over murder lyrics

The mother of Jimmy Mizen, Margaret Mizen, has expressed her shock and disbelief upon hearing that her son’s killer had recorded music that made specific references to the brutal killing. Jake Farhi, who was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years for the crime, has launched a drill rap career under… Continue reading Mum fears rapper could gain status over murder lyrics

Woolwich: Teens charged with murder of boy, 14, stabbed on bus

Following a fatal stabbing onboard a London bus on 7 January, two teenagers have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa. The victim was attacked in Woolwich and was declared dead shortly afterwards. Two teenagers, a 15-year-old from Woolwich and a 16-year-old from Plumstead have been charged with the murder, according to the… Continue reading Woolwich: Teens charged with murder of boy, 14, stabbed on bus

Local government shake-up sees 18 councils request election delays

Local authorities across England have requested the government allows them to postpone elections until next year, to implement significant reorganisations. The government has argued that by merging smaller district councils with larger county councils, it can streamline and simplify local services. However, the district council body has warned that the creation of “mega councils” may… Continue reading Local government shake-up sees 18 councils request election delays