A mother tried to kill both her children when her husband left after confessing to having an affair, a court has heard. After putting her two children in her bed, the mother climbed in and all three took a cocktail of strong tablets. As well as strong painkillers, they also allegedly took antidepressants and sleeping … Read more
Lucy Letby’s lawyers are seeking to launch a fresh appeal over her convictions after claiming the prosecution’s lead witness was “not reliable”. The serial killer nurse’s barrister, Mark McDonald, said he would immediately seek permission from the Court of Appeal to take the “exceptional, but necessary, decision” to apply to reopen her case. Speaking at … Read more
Three people are dead and at least six others injured after a youth opened fire with a handgun at a private Christian school in Wisconsin a week before the Christmas break, authorities said. Officers found the juvenile shooter, believed to be a student, already deceased on Monday. Police did not fire their weapons at the … Read more
TV presenter Dan Walker has said people unhappy with the outcome of the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing final need to ‘give their heads a wobble’. Chris McCausland and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell were crowned winners in Saturday night’s final, bringing the curtain down on an emotional journey for comedian McCausland. Some viewers were … Read more
An infants school in Pontypridd has been saved from closure after decision makers decided not to go ahead with proposals. The proposal was to close Trallwng Infants’ School and transfer pupils to the nearby Coedpenmaen Primary School, by September, 2025. But at a cabinet meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council on Monday, December 16, … Read more
A killer with a skull face tattoo has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in an 11-hour two-state spree of violence that killed one and injured several others. Christopher McDonnell, 32, pleaded guilty but mentally ill in October to 23 felonies, including murder, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, other weapon charges, and … Read more
Two of Britain’s top former police officers have joined the Parole Board after a series of scandals over the release from prison of dangerous criminals. The two detectives – with combined experience of more than 60 years in policing – have been appointed to the board as part of efforts to inject a more critical, … Read more
A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers during the busy run-up to Christmas. These closures are part of planned maintenance to improve road safety and infrastructure. Drivers are advised to plan ahead as diversions and delays may be in place during these essential works. National Highways oversees motorways … Read more
Teenagers who murdered two innocent boys in a case of mistaken identity during a revenge attack have apologised for their crimes, a court heard. Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were stabbed to death after being chased by a gang of armed teenagers in Bristol on January 27 this year. The four – Riley … Read more
Steve Bruce took a step away from the dugout earlier this season following the news – Getty Images/Andrew Kearns A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of Steve Bruce’s four-month-old grandson. Police confirmed a female in her 40s had been detained on suspicion of child neglect before being released on bail pending … Read more