In recent news, two men have been sentenced to the longest jail terms so far for their involvement in the violent disorder that occurred in England and Northern Ireland. David Wilkinson, 48, received a sentence of six years behind bars for his prominent role in the riots that took place in Hull on 3 August.
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The A-level results for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland were recently released, showing a slight increase in the number of top grades achieved. Specifically, the number of students achieving A* grades rose by 0.4% from the previous year, reaching 9.3%. Additionally, the number of A*-A grades increased by 0.6% compared to last year, reaching 27.8%.
Social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury have recently announced their split, just a little over a year after getting engaged. The couple, both aged 25, initially met while participating in the 2019 series of the popular ITV2 reality show Love Island. Together, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Bambi, in
The tragic incident that occurred in Nottingham, resulting in the deaths of three innocent individuals, has once again brought to light the failures within the mental health care system. Michael Callaghan, a survivor of a similar attack in Birmingham, is still grappling with the physical and emotional repercussions of the violence he experienced. The fact
The UK is set to experience scorching temperatures today, with some parts of the country expected to reach a high of 35C. This would mark the hottest day of the year so far, as warm European air continues to influence the weather across the region. The Met Office has predicted highs of 34C to 35C
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and extremist content online has become a significant concern. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to falling prey to fake news and conspiracy theories that can have serious consequences. Recognizing the urgent need to address this issue, the education secretary has proposed changes to the school curriculum to
At the Paris Games, it wasn’t just the athletes who had their moment to shine. Team GB boxing doctor Harj Singh and physio Robbie Lillis emerged as heroes after saving the life of Tulkin Kilichev, the head coach of the Uzbekistan boxing team. Celebrating a gold medal win, Kilichev suffered a cardiac arrest in the
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again made headlines in British politics by involving himself in a sensitive matter revolving around offensive tweets from a Labour MP. His actions have sparked a heated debate surrounding free speech, online behavior, and the consequences of past actions in the digital age. Musk’s involvement stemmed from a series
Karen’s journey from being a rioter in the 1981 Liverpool riots to a defender of her community against far-right protesters showcases the evolution of her beliefs and principles. At 16 years old, she was part of the unrest that gripped the city, driven by long-standing tensions between the police and the black community. However, decades
In response to warnings of far-right marches being planned in UK cities, counter-protesters turned out in full force. Among the cities where people took to the streets were Bristol, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Brighton. The mobilization of more than 6,000 specialist police officers reflected the serious concerns about potential violence erupting, given the recent unrest