A high-profile barrister who was cleared of misconduct over social media posts has called on the head of the Bar Standards Board to resign. Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law, had faced a Bar Standards Board (BSB) disciplinary tribunal over a 14-part Twitter thread criticising a judge’s ruling over a domestic abuse case, … Read more
A woman who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her in 2006 has revealed that she lied about the crime, confirming what investigators already determined over ten years ago. Crystal Mangum, a former exotic dancer currently being held in the North Carolina Correctional Institution for killing her boyfriend in 2011, appeared on the … Read more
A man who was found with a “large quantity” of cocaine, LSD and magic mushrooms in his car when stopped in central London has been jailed for two years. Andrei Gherghe, 36, of Abbey Street, Newham, was sentenced at the Old Bailey after admitting possession with intent to supply. The court heard how he was … Read more
A Roman Catholic priest who served under the command of church officials in Texas’s capital and Louisiana’s most famous city is tentatively scheduled to plead guilty on Monday to charges that he abused his position of clerical authority to pursue sex with spiritually vulnerable women whom he encountered during his work, according to criminal court … Read more
Experts have warned of the warning lights you should never ignore in your car, especially during the winter. With long-range forecasts predicting freezing, wet and windy conditions across the UK, temporary insurance experts at Tempcover have reminded drivers of the warning signs they should pay immediate attention to. And they have detailed what each of … Read more
Chris Farrell arrives at court in Bordeaux before he and four other players were sentenced – Getty Images/Romain Perrocheau Five former Grenoble players, including Ireland centre Chris Farrell, have been handed varying sentences after being found guilty following a gang rape trial in Bordeaux. Denis Coulson, the ex-Connacht prop who previously represented Ireland Under-20, was … Read more
A Lyft passenger was arrested after the stunned driver found him “a little naked” in the backseat of his car, according to Florida authorities. The 48-year-old passenger, who has not been named, was picked up last weekend on December 7 in Lakeland, near Tampa, when the driver heard “a strange noise” from the backseat. He … Read more
A body has been found in the search for a missing man thought to be in Wales. Mark Edwards from Warrington was last seen at around 9am on Tuesday in the town. Police previously said it was believed Mr Edwards had travelled to north Wales. The 54-year-old was said to have links to links to … Read more
A Christmas appeal is asking the public for its help in finding gifts for more than 800 people in six days. Mission Christmas says it is in desperate need for donations to ensure it can provide a gift for every child in south Wales. It still has to find gifts for 812 who have applied, … Read more
Plans for an active travel route in Bridgend have been put on hold after what was described as a considerable level of opposition from a public consultation. The proposed scheme for an active travel route would have seen a new cycle route and foot path built between Merlin Crescent and Bryntirion along with new crossing … Read more