Farmer jailed for lodger’s ‘body in barrel’ murder
A farmer who shot his lodger and dismembered his body has been jailed for 35 years. Richard Dyson, 55, disappeared in November 2019, but his remains, kept inside a concrete-filled…
‘Keyboard warrior’ nurse avoids suspension for vomit emoji reply to Pride post
George Eduard Stae posted 10 vomiting and nauseating face emojis on a Pride post back in June 2021 A nurse who described an LGBTQ+ Pride Facebook post as “disturbing” and…
All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
Every single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, while just 14.3% of surface waters achieved good ecological status. Each of the country’s rivers, lakes…
London council suggests restrictions on standing at pubs in Soho and West End
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London chided against ‘restrictive and anti-growth policies’ in Soho and the West End Bars and pubs could be discouraged from allowing customers from enjoying…
Meredith Kercher’s sister criticises Amanda Knox’s Edinburgh comedy show
The sister of Meredith Kercher has criticised a solo comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival by Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of murdering her British roommate in…
Teenage recruits report rape and abuse at British Army training college
Four young women say they suffered sexual abuse and harassment while attending the Army Foundation College at Harrogate The British Army has described reports of rape and sexual abuse against…
Alex Hughes death: What is sudden arrhythmic death syndrome?
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome affects around 500 people every year The son of Wales and Manchester United legend Mark Hughes died from sudden death syndrome, an inquest has found. Alex…
Zack Polanski says Cambridge professor who resigned over plagiarism row faced ‘trial by media’
Green Party leader argued that people of colour can ‘sometimes be held by higher standards’ in society Green Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a black university professor who resigned…
Temperatures across the UK set to drop ahead of another potential heatwave
July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time Parts of the…
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester’s embattled vice-chancellor has had his contract terminated by the university’s governing body, ending a period of uncertainty over the university’s leadership. Sir George Holmes, who…