Girl, 13, admits threatening violence as more youths appear in court over riots
A 13-year-old girl has become the latest youngster to be convicted for her part in the widespread riots after admitting threatening unlawful violence outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. The…
Man in court charged with attempted murder of girl, 11, in Leicester Square
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square. Ioan Pintaru, 32, has also been charged with possession of a bladed…
Ontario plans to ramp up inspections as alcohol rolls out to convenience stores
Ontario is set to dramatically ramp up its enforcement capabilities when beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverages hit corner stores in less than a month’s time. So far, the Alcohol Gaming…
BBC Strictly branded ‘tone-deaf’ as fans outraged at Paul Merson signing after domestic assault arrest
A number of Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left outraged at BBC bosses for signing former footballing legend Paul Merson due to the fact he’d previously been arrested for…
Katherine Brodsky: The ‘good Jews’ trotted out to bash Israel
Within any group of people, there are large disagreements. Jews are certainly no different, having probably as many opinions on the goings-on in the Middle East as there are Jewish…
EastEnders spoilers confirm unexpected Ben Mitchell update as familiar face makes return
EastEnders has provided an update on the character Ben Mitchell, who was incarcerated for fraud in America several months ago. Kathy Beale, played by Gillian Taylforth, is set to return…
Northern Lights and Perseid meteor shower put on dazzling display
Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight as the Perseid meteor shower passed through the sky, and in some areas through the Northern Lights. Also known as the aurora borealis,…
Geoff Russ: The Red Ensign is neither a hate symbol nor a symbol to hate
What should we make of the Red Ensign? Most people see it only when it is brought out on Remembrance Day, and few times apart from Nov. 11. Controversy over…
Bristol climbing centre to undergo major revamp after funding boost
A bouldering and climbing centre in Bristol is undergoing a major refurb after securing £460,000. The money, from the British Bank’s South West Investment Fund, will be used to transform…
Petrol bomb thrown at front door of house and car burnt out in Newry
A petrol bomb was thrown at a house and a car burnt out in an incident in Newry. An unknown fluid was also thrown over one of the occupants of…