All news by author David Wilson

07 Mar 2025 895

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and deputy leader Derek Hatton charged in bribery probe

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people to have been charged with bribery offences as part of an investigation into council corruption.

News

07 Mar 2025 965

HMP Highpoint to become UK’s largest prison with 700 more spaces by 2027

A "groundbreaking" expansion at HMP Highpoint is set to make it the UK’s largest prison, with 700 additional spaces planned to be created by the summer of 2027.

Politics

06 Mar 2025 743

Reform faces split as Farage hits back over ‘messianic’ criticism

Nigel Farage calls Rupert Lowe ‘absolutely completely wrong’ after the Reform MP criticized his leadership style

Politics

06 Mar 2025 952

New Zealand’s UK envoy fired over Trump comments at London event

New Zealand’s foreign minister said the envoy’s position meant he is "not able to free-think" after the diplomat questioned whether Donald Trump understands history - drawing laughs from the audience.

World

06 Mar 2025 799

15 injured as South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs on civilian area

Bombs ’accidentally’ dropped by fighter jets injured 15 people in South Korea this morning.

News

06 Mar 2025 659

Man ran over two people after McDonald’s argument and fled the scene

Glenn Hobbs, from Forefield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, was sentenced to over nine years in prison after admitting to intentionally hitting two men with his car.

Investigation

05 Mar 2025 741

Fossil fuel firms win billions in public payouts, with financial speculators fueling growing lawsuits

Guardian analysis finds fossil-fuel and mining firms have won $92bn of public money from states, with a growing number of cases backed by financial speculators

News

04 Mar 2025 763

UK government halts further payments to Rwanda after migrant deal cancellation

The UK government has said it will not send further payments to Rwanda following the cancellation of the migrant deal between the two countries.

04 Mar 2025 732

Taime Downe’s fiancée dies after falling overboard on The 80s Cruise

Taime Downe’s fiancee has died after falling overboard on a cruise ship as the Faster Pussycat frontman was set to play on board The 80s Cruise

Crime

04 Mar 2025 995

Dublin primary school stabbing: 11-year-old boy injured in attack by fellow pupil

A boy has been injured in a primary school stabbing involving another pupil.

News

04 Mar 2025 750

Body found in search for missing Luis Piovesana, brother of Olympic judoka

The police searching for the missing Luis Piovesana have unfortunately discovered a body.

World

03 Mar 2025 947

Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian oil facility ignites fire, signaling strength despite US uncertainty

Ukraine might have initiated a significant attack on Russian territory just as President Volodymyr Zelensky returned from a diplomatic tour of the US and Europe.

03 Mar 2025 904

Scottish Wildlife Trust secures £17.5m donation to transform Highland estate into rewilding haven

Scottish Wildlife Trust plans to create rainforest, restore peatland and end deer stalking on Highland sporting estate

Crime

02 Mar 2025 798

Lorry driver jailed for 14 years after raping victim and making false HIV claim

A truck driver has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he removed his condom during sex without consent and informed the victim that he was HIV positive.

World

02 Mar 2025 821

Russia, China eye vulnerable ex-US officials for intelligence leaks

Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security...

Crime

01 Mar 2025 928

Police shocked as man eating Chinese takeaway walks into station to confess to ’worst thing’

Mark Donovan’s confession to the police in Ilford, east London, led to the grim discovery of Elise Mason’s body by Essex Police, followed by a complex investigation.

Sport

28 Feb 2025 912

José Mourinho initiates legal proceedings against Galatasaray following an accusation of racism

José Mourinho is suing Galatasaray, claiming damages after the club accused him of making “racist statements”.

Politics

28 Feb 2025 812

Minister warns we’re in ’dangerous and uncharted waters’ after Trump attack on Zelensky

Trade Minister Douglas Alexander described Volodymyr Zelensky as ’probably the bravest political leader in Europe since Winston Churchill’ and stated that only Putin would benefit from Trump’s actions.

Crime

28 Feb 2025 770

’Monster’ who fatally beat chef near Notting Hill Carnival jailed for life

Mussie Imnetu passed away in the hospital four days following the "abhorrent" attack. His wife portrayed him as "respected, admired, and loved" in a victim impact statement presented in court.

Tech

28 Feb 2025 828

Weekend plans were ruined after WhatsApp went down

WhatsApp has crashed just as Brits are making their Friday night and weekend plans.

Investigation

28 Feb 2025 880

Billions laundered through Seldon: conman Iliya Dimitrov enriched himself through the "digital feeding trough"

Iliya Dimitrov can formally be considered a millionaire, but with a negative balance, as his wealth consists of enormous debts.

Sport

28 Feb 2025 809

Basketball star passes away at just 26 years old after an 18-month fight with brain cancer

Elijah Olaniyi was a college basketball star and had hoped to play professionally overseas, but he has tragically passed away at the age of just 26.

28 Feb 2025 817

Brendan Courtney was brutally attacked and kicked in the head near his home ’because I’m gay’

RTE host Brendan Courtney stated that he believed he was targeted for being gay after being attacked by three men near his home in Dublin.

Politics

28 Feb 2025 598

Minister steps down over Keir Starmer’s reductions in foreign aid

International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned due to Keir Starmer’s decision to cut foreign aid in order to increase defense spending.

Finance