Original Iron Maiden singer Paul D’Anno dies, aged 66
Paul Di’Anno, the original singer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66. Born Paul Andrews, the musician featured on the band’s first two albums,…
Bodycam footage shows moments before Chris Kaba shot
The Metropolitan Police has released bodycam footage showing the moments leading up to when a man was shot during a police vehicle stop in 2022. Police officer Martyn Blake has…
World Conker champion David Jakins ‘won title fairly’ in Northamptonshire
The World Conker Championships David Jakins has been cleared of cheating following an investigation by organisers A man accused of using a conker made of steel to win a competition…
Surfer dies after reported Indonesia swordfish attack
Getty Images The Mentawai islands are considered a surfers’ paradise Tributes have been made to a surfer who died after reportedly being impaled by a swordfish in Indonesia. Giulia Manfrini,…
Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the construction of a hotel and conference centre owned by one of the UK’s biggest trade unions, the BBC can reveal. Unite the Union…
Derry Girls creator hits out at ITV over AI job plans
Getty Images Lisa McGee is behind Channel 4’s hit teen sitcom Derry Girls The writers behind hit TV shows including Derry Girls and Big Boys have criticised ITV after the…
Eleanor Brown jailed for sharing naked photos of father’s lover
West Yorkshire Police Eleanor Brown’s actions were described as “vindictive, selfish and vengeful” A woman who posted naked photographs of her father’s former mistress on an escort site as an…
Is Musk’s $1m-a-day cash giveaway to US voters legal?
Watch: Elon Musk gives $1m to a rally attendee Questions have been raised about the legality of cash incentives offered by tech billionaire Elon Musk to swing-state voters who sign…
Met firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder
Martyn Blake is found not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba, who was shot on 5 September 2022. Source link
English smacking ban being considered by government
Government ministers are considering a smacking ban for England, the Department for Education has confirmed. Smacking bans have already been brought in by devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Jersey,…