UK Police officer hit by train while helping ‘distressed’ man has died August 29, 2023 A police officer who was hit by a train while attempting to save a “distressed man” on the railway tracks has died. Nottinghamshire Police were called to a residential area…
UK GPs to face penalties for poor service under Labour – Streeting August 28, 2023 GP surgeries will face economic sanctions if they do not provide patients with adequate services if Labour come to power, according to the shadow health secretary. Wes Streeting has told…
UK Police called to ‘disturbance’ at Grease show as theatregoers escorted out August 27, 2023 Police were called to a “disturbance” at a West End performance of Grease, as officers had to escort four theatregoers from the theatre. Officers were called to the Dominion Theatre…
UK Police offer £50,000 reward for information in search for missing mother’s body August 26, 2023 A £50,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information on the whereabouts of the body of a mother who went missing in 2019. Hadir Al Enezi, originally from Kuwait,…
UK Body found in search for missing 54-year-old woman in Kent August 26, 2023 Police searching for a missing 54-year-old woman have found a body as a man in his 20s remains in custody on suspicion of her murder. Claire Knights, 54, from Upstreet…
UK Police officer in serious condition after being hit by train while saving ‘distressed man’ August 25, 2023 A police officer is in a serious condition after being hit by a train while saving a “distressed man” who was on the tracks. Nottinghamshire Police said they were called…
UK Guyana president demands slavery reparations ahead of British family’s apology August 25, 2023 Guyana’s president has called for those involved in the slave trade to be posthumously charged with crimes against humanity, ahead of a formal apology from the descendants of a British…
UK Police find dead body while responding to dog theft August 25, 2023 Police have launched a murder investigation after finding a man’s body while responding to reports of a dog being stolen. Officers were called to an address on Ainsworth Road in…
UK Police interview man over alleged thefts of artefacts at British Museum August 24, 2023 A man has been interviewed by the Metropolitan Police following alleged thefts at the British Museum. The force has confirmed no arrests have been made. The museum had earlier sacked…
UK Teacher who lost job after being filmed ‘slapping and kicking’ horse found not guilty of animal cruelty August 24, 2023 A former teacher has been found not guilty of animal cruelty after video footage showed her kicking and slapping a horse. Sarah Moulds, 39, had been accused of causing unnecessary…
UK Doctors who raised Letby alarm were accused of ‘harassing and victimising’ her, says ex-hospital boss August 23, 2023 The former boss of the hospital where Lucy Letby killed seven babies says she fears it is “more likely than not” that failures of management to deal with complaints about…
UK Students find out GCSE results today as grading standards return to pre-pandemic levels August 23, 2023 Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their GCSE grades later today as they work towards sixth form, college or training. The number of pupils in England achieving…
UK Facebook ‘overwhelmed’ by hoax posts on serial killers and missing kids – here’s how to spot them August 23, 2023 Facebook groups are being “overwhelmed” by hoax posts about serial killers, missing children, and animals, a charity has warned. Full Fact said it had identified at least 1,200 examples of…
UK Police force loses nearly three years’ worth of body cam footage – with dozens of cases affected August 23, 2023 A police force that lost nearly three years worth of body-worn camera footage from its computer systems says it does not believe it has been hacked. South Yorkshire Police believes…
UK Police inspector who gave evidence at sexism tribunal charged with perjury August 23, 2023 A senior police officer who gave evidence in an employment tribunal that ruled a female member of force staff was victimised has been charged with perjury. Inspector Keith Warhurst, 48,…
UK England rugby captain Owen Farrell suspended for four matches and will miss start of World Cup August 22, 2023 England captain Owen Farrell has been suspended for four matches – meaning he will miss the first two games of the Rugby World Cup. He had been given a red…
UK Doctors will be ‘supported to speak out’ after managers dismissed concerns over Letby August 21, 2023 A new guide has been published, intended to ensure doctors feel “supported to speak out”. The document, from the General Medical Council (GMC), comes one day after the sentencing of…
UK MRI scans could ‘significantly’ reduce prostate cancer deaths August 21, 2023 Using MRI scans rather than PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer could “significantly” reduce the number of men dying from the disease, researchers have said. Prostate cancer is the…
UK ‘I love this guy’: Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to Wrexham goalie after retirement August 21, 2023 Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to club goalkeeper Ben Foster after his shock retirement. Foster announced on Monday he would be stepping back from professional football after the…
UK England’s Lionesses are one match away from becoming legends – only Spain stand in their way August 20, 2023 The final frontier for the Lionesses. A day for dreams to be fulfilled – as England face their date with destiny and the prospect of becoming World Cup winners. Fans…