A former east London decorator who obtained £145,000 of Covid Bounce Back loans has been ordered to pay compensation and banned from being a company director. Ruxanda Guja, formerly of Bell Avenue, Romford, claimed £100,000 more than she was entitled to for her company, Roxy Contracts Limited, which she said dealt with “specialised construction activities”. … Read more
A “manipulator and predatory” actor who starred in Netflix show Sex Education has been found guilty of more than two dozen sex offences, including against children. Alexander Westwood, 24, from Albrighton in Shropshire, was found guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court over a 26 sexual offences against women and children. He will be sentenced in February … Read more
Manhattan prosecutors on filed paperwork to fight Donald Trump’s most recent push for dismissal of his criminal hush-money case, saying that his position as president-elect does not grant him legal protection. “This Court should reject defendant’s motion to “immediately” dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury’s guilty verdict based on the outcome of the recent … Read more
A woman has been arrested in Ireland on suspicion of the murder of an eight-year-old boy who disappeared two years ago. Gardai investigating the suspected murder of Kyran Durnin said on Tuesday the woman, whose name has not been made public, was being detained at a police station in the east of the country. The … Read more
An award-winning former human rights lawyer was spared jail on Tuesday after admitting to fraud charges linked to false abuse claims made against war veterans. Phil Shiner, the principal solicitor of the law firm Public Interest Lawyers, was given a two-year suspended sentence after being found guilty of misconduct and dishonesty relating to untruthful claims … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images) Ben Foster has been hilariously mocked over a footwear gaffe he suffered at Wrexham after laying into Chelsea star Marc Cucurella. The former Premier League goalkeeper slammed Cucurella’s actions as “pathetic” after he cost his side two early goals in their 4-3 win at Tottenham on Sunday. The … Read more
In the latest episode of Escape to the Country, a house hunter was moved to tears while searching for the perfect home. The popular BBC show, hosted by Sonali Shah, featured a married couple, Gail and Steve, their daughter Alex, and her one-year-old son. They were looking for their dream country home, a task that … Read more
Growing issues related to homelessness across Bridgend county borough continue to be felt this year, according to a recent report which was given to councillors. It came at a scrutiny committee meeting held this month, where members heard about the key housing and homelessness challenges the council is facing, as the number of people using … Read more
Former England rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died after apparently trying to cross a flood-swollen river in his car. Northumbria Police said the 43-year-old is believed to have gone into the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland. Officers are searching for Mr Voyce, who has not been seen since Saturday. A force spokesperson … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited) Former England international Tom Voyce is presumed dead after going missing over the weekend. Northumbria Police say they received a report on Sunday that the 43-year-old – who won nine caps for England – had not returned home after being out with friends. The former Bath, Wasps and Gloucester … Read more