Few years on the Earth
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
Kenny Boyle’s recognition as Scotland’s TikToker of the Year 2025 reflects more than social media popularity; it signals a broader cultural moment where traditional storytelling meets modern digital platforms. Announced by leading Scottish PR agency Spey, part of the Muckle Media Group, Boyle topped the agency’s annual list of the ten most influential Scots on … Read more
The death of 66-year-old David “Dave” Darke has prompted an ongoing murder investigation and left a quiet Leicestershire village grappling with shock in the days following Christmas. David Darke, described by his family as a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, died in hospital nearly a week after sustaining a serious head injury during an assault … Read more
Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s arrival in the United Kingdom on Boxing Day marked the end of one of the most closely followed human rights cases involving Egypt in recent years. For more than a decade, he had been a symbol of resistance to authoritarianism in his home country, repeatedly jailed under successive Egyptian governments and adopted … Read more
The fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man following a two-week police manhunt, marking a significant development in a case that has deeply shaken the local community and renewed concerns about serious youth violence in London. Adam was attacked in broad daylight on 9 December … Read more
A UK paramedic has been removed from the professional register after a tribunal found she deliberately fabricated a family medical emergency to obtain a day off work, with the deception later uncovered through social media posts. The case of Natalie Twomey, formerly employed by the London Ambulance Service (LAS), was examined in detail by the … Read more