Few years on the Earth
The deadly fire that tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations has shocked Europe and the wider sporting world. Among the more than one hundred people injured in the early hours of January 1 was Tahirys Dos Santos, a 19-year-old trainee soccer player associated … Read more
The Metropolitan Police have charged a 39-year-old man after two alleged intrusions onto the grounds of Kensington Palace, one of the most closely guarded royal residences in London. The charges relate to incidents that occurred in the days immediately before Christmas, raising renewed attention on the security arrangements surrounding properties used by senior members of … Read more
The death of an 89-year-old pedestrian in Gillingham has led to serious criminal charges against two men, following what police describe as a prolonged and distressing hit-and-run incident. Tom Wallace, a retired dental surgeon and long-standing member of the local community, died after being struck by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill. … Read more
The death of 25-year-old Indian student Hruthik Reddy in Germany on New Year’s Day has cast a pall of grief over his family, friends, and community in Telangana, while also drawing attention to a growing series of tragedies involving Indian students studying abroad. What should have been a period of hope and celebration at the … Read more
The death of 12-year-old Sebastian Cizman has cast a harsh light on the dangers posed by online trends and the unintended consequences of popular entertainment reaching young audiences. Sebastian, a schoolboy from Glasshoughton in West Yorkshire, was found unresponsive at his family home in circumstances that investigators later linked to a dangerous choking prank inspired … Read more
The deaths of a police officer’s wife and young children in a Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire have prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across the country, as details emerged of the tragedy and a deeply personal tribute was shared by the bereaved husband and father. Tom Shearman, a serving officer with … Read more
A murder investigation is underway in Spain following the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old British man at a residential property in the Costa Blanca region, an incident that has intensified concerns over a series of violent attacks involving British nationals in popular Spanish tourist destinations. The man was found dead on 21 December at a … Read more
A south-east London KFC franchisee has been ordered to pay nearly £70,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal found that an Indian worker was subjected to racial discrimination, harassment and wrongful dismissal. The case, heard by an employment tribunal and ruled on by Judge Paul Abbott, centred on the treatment of Madhesh Ravichandran, a worker … Read more
Families expecting a festive day out at one of London’s newest immersive attractions were met instead with disappointment and distress after being refused entry at the door. Jurassic World: The Experience at Battersea Power Station became the focus of public anger this week after a booking system error resulted in dozens of visitors, many with … Read more
A disturbing incident from Russia has drawn widespread attention after a video surfaced showing two men detonating fireworks inside a residential elevator in Murino, a suburb near Saint Petersburg. The episode, recorded on December 27 at approximately 8 pm, unfolded inside a functioning apartment building and quickly escalated into a dangerous situation involving fire, smoke, … Read more