Woman, 70, jailed for life for killing sister and stealing Rolex watch in north London
A woman has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her sister and stealing a valuable watch at a north London flat, the BBC reported.Nancy Pexton, 70, was found guilty of murdering her sister, film director Jennifer Abbott Dauward, at the…
British comedian Peter Kay evacuates mid-show as ‘suspicious bag’ triggers alarm at Birmingham Arena
Comedian Peter Kay was forced to leave the stage mid-show after a suspicious bag prompted a police response and the evacuation of a Birmingham venue.The incident occurred at Utilita Arena on Friday night, about 45 minutes into Kay’s set, when the…
London Marathon 2026 raises £87.5m for charity, setting new fundraising world record
The 2026 London Marathon has raised a record £87.5 million for charity, becoming the largest single-day fundraising event of its kind so far this year. Organizers said the total had exceeded last year’s £87.3 million, with the final figure expected…
BBC apologizes for blackout as World Snooker Championship semi-final live broadcast switches to nature show
Mark Allen plays against Wu Yize at the Crucible Theater in Sheffield, England, on day fourteen of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, Friday, May 1, 2026 (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) The evening match of the World Snooker Championship was getting underway…
UK Green Party leader apologizes for sharing post criticizing police arrest of Gold Green
Green Party leader Zac Polanski has apologized after sharing a post on social media criticizing police for arresting a suspect in the Golders Green attack.The controversy began after Polanski retweeted a message on X that appeared to question police…
‘Evil act’: British man jailed for posing as woman to blackmail teacher and sharing explicit videos with students
A 21-year-old man has been jailed after blackmailing a teacher into sending explicit videos which he then shared with students, causing the victim to lose her job and attempt suicide.Muaawiya Ameen, from Ellenton, Derbyshire, pretended to be a woman on…
UK: 1,200 homes evacuated after WWII bomb found at Plymouth building site
WWII bomb discovered at Plymouth building site. More than 1,200 homes have been evacuated as authorities prepare for a controlled explosion after a World War II bomb was discovered at a building site in Plymouth.According to the BBC, a 400-meter…
UK: Former mayor jailed for three years for helping son hide evidence of teenage rape
A former Berkshire mayor has been jailed for helping his son hide key evidence during a police investigation into the rape of a 15-year-old girl.Naheed Ejaz, 61, most recently mayor of Bracknell Forest, was jailed for three years after being found guilty…
