On May 1, 2023, a “crazed” homeless man high on synthetic marijuana entered a subway carriage and began to scream, shout and threaten passengers. A former serviceman stepped in to restrain him. Six minutes later, the homeless man was dead. The case led to a seven-weeks long trial in which Daniel Penny, a former serviceman, … Read more
A respected former BBC correspondent has been jailed for eight years after he was caught paying to watch live online shows of child sexual exploitation. Duncan Bartlett, 52, made a series of payments to the Philippines over the course of seven years, so that he could watch sickening livestreams featuring girls as young as nine … Read more
A New York City jury has acquitted 26-year-old Daniel Penny for the 2023 death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with mental health issues who Penny put into a chokehold for nearly six minutes during a tense encounter on the subway. The jury cleared Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Neely’s death. A more serious … Read more
A man in Pennsylvania is being held for questioning in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEOBrian Thompson, sources familiar with the matter tell NBC News. The man, who has not been identified, was found with a gun that is similar to the one used in the assassination-style killing that took place outside … Read more
It’s not every day you discover one of the world’s best stargazing spots practically on your doorstep, but that’s exactly what the Elan Valley in Mid Wales offers. You don’t have to journey to a far-flung desert or trek into remote wilderness to experience skies this dark and spectacular. Just a few hours’ drive from … Read more
-Credit: (Image: PA Wire) Here’s your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Monday, December 9. Swans not expecting issues after storm damage Swansea City have eased concerns around hosting Saturday’s home game with Sunderland following damage done to the Swansea.com Stadium during Storm Darragh over the weekend. The Swans share the stadium … Read more
DLR services have been disrupted after a man died at London City Airport station. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said officers were called following reports of a casualty on the tracks at 12.45pm on Monday. London Ambulance Service crews attended and a person was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after. The incident is … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Getty Images) Here are your Cardiff City headlines for Monday, December 9. Evans quizzed on future after talks with Riza Kieron Evans has been asked about his future, with the winger, who is on loan at Newport County, having spoken with new Cardiff manager Omer Riza. Evans signed a new one-year deal ahead … Read more
A number of changes could be made to roads across Cardiff including introducing new bus lanes and stopping pavement parking to encourage more people to use public transport. Cardiff Council has today launched a consultation on its plan to make bus travel quicker and more reliable in the city. The seven-week consultation on the Bus … Read more
A man who beat up his mother and left her covered in blood told police he had been waiting to “smash” her and that he should have killed her, a court has heard. Last Paradzayi’s mum said her relationship with her son has been characterised by violence and abuse and though she loves him she … Read more