Convicted Kazakh paedophile says he aches so badly he struggles to walk after chemical castration

A paedophile sentenced to chemical castration has spoken of his horror at the punishment which left him 'aching so badly' he could hardly walk. The unnamed convict was jailed for a decade and a half in Kazakhstan - where the age of consent is 16 - for raping an underage …...Read More

ICU nurse, 36, is banned from the road for drink-driving

Justine McMinn at Stockport Magistrates' Court in Greater Manchester yesterday An intensive care nurse was facing the sack today after being caught drink driving on a motorway while on her way home from her first night out with friends since the start of lockdown. Justine McMinn, 36, who works at …...Read More

Rishi Sunak defends glitzy PR and insists he is not a narcissist

Rishi Sunak today defended his 'Brand Rishi' social media posts and insisted he is not a narcissist as he said he just wants people to know 'what we are up to'. The Chancellor has been criticised by Labour for putting his signature and face on many of his social media …...Read More

Cyclist, 70, sues investment banker for £50,000 over dog crash

A cyclist is suing an investment banker for £50,000 over a bicycle crash he claims was caused by her dog. David Crane, 70, was riding to work across a park on his morning commute when Carina Read's cocker spaniel ran into his path while chasing a ball. The publishing executive …...Read More

Black-and-white film of a snowball fight in France in 1896 is colourised

A black-and-white film capturing a group of men and women having a snowball fight in France in 1896 has been brought back to life in full colour for a 21st century audience. The footage, which was originally filmed by the famous Lumière brothers Auguste and Louis, was speed-adjusted by the …...Read More

Sadiq Khan accused of letting Transport for London waste tens of millions of pounds

Sadiq Khan has been accused of letting Transport for London waste tens of millions of pounds on taxis, water coolers and vending machines. The Tories lashed out at the London Mayor for failing to be 'careful' with taxpayer's cash as he seeks billions of pounds in bailouts from the government. …...Read More

Holocaust memorial next to Parliament would be a 'trophy site' for terrorists

Plans to build a multi-million pound Holocaust memorial next to Parliament would create a 'trophy site' for terrorists, a public inquiry has been warned. The Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre has been planned for Victoria Tower Gardens on Millbank, as a tribute to the victims of the Second World War …...Read More

Rolls Royces lead funeral cortege for father killed beside friend while being chased by police

Nearly 200 Travellers passed through Salford today in a cortege on their way to the funeral of a father who was killed with his friend following a high-speed police chase. They flouted coronavirus restrictions preventing gatherings of more than 30 people at funerals to honour Tommy Sharps, 29, who died …...Read More

Parents describe heartbreak after losing three sons

A grief-stricken mother and father have opened up about their enduring struggle after losing all three sons in separate heartbreaking circumstances. Arthur and Christine Mosley, both 67, from Hull, mourned the deaths of Robert, Peter and Phillip in just five years. Tragedy struck first in 2015 when Robert, 40, died …...Read More

Prince William's 'outstanding' conservation documentary is praised by royal fans

Prince William's new ITV conservation documentary has been hailed by viewers as 'outstanding', with royal fans insisting Princess Diana 'would be so proud' of her son. The Duke of Cambridge, 38, was praised by Twitter users for being 'passionate' but 'not preachy' in his programme Prince William: A Planet For …...Read More