Cliff Notes Anthony John Felton, a headteacher, was jailed for 28 months after attacking his deputy with a wrench due to "overwhelming sexual jealousy." The assault occurred at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Comprehensive School, where Felton ambushed Richard Pyke, believing he was involved with another teacher. Felton’s actions, described as unprecedented by the judge, led to minor injuries for Mr Pyke and resulted in a restraining order against Felton. Headteacher jailed for attacking his deputy…
Cliff Notes A pack of suitors, including Endless and Hilco Capital, are expected to submit takeover offers for Poundland, which is struggling financially. Poundland’s owner, Pepco Group, is pursuing a sale amid rising losses and operational challenges, with Teneo advising on the auction process. The retailer experienced a 7.3% decline in like-for-like sales during the Christmas trading period, exacerbated by increased operating costs and recent tax hikes. Struggling discounter Poundland gets bids from Hilco and…
On Saturday 25 April 2025, the world will say their farewells to Pope Francis, a pontiff who will be remembered for all his work with the poor, for modernising the Catholic Church and for bringing people of all faiths together. Pope Francis’s funeral will get underway tomorrow in Rome, in breaking with tradition he will have a much simpler affair than many of his predecessors.
Three men have been sentenced to a combined total of 99 years in prison for their conspiracy to murder Paul Allen, a member of the notorious Securitas heist gang.
As April concludes, the UK’s political landscape looks as tentative as it was during the second Brexit vote, with global uncertainty about the US president, who has single handedly put the world into a recession. Additionally, it’s been a big week for the new UK and Syrian alliance. Not to be out done by the Emirates who have managed to fiddle with the weather, there’s an incredible scientific story which essentially means the UK may…
Renewed data indicates a significant decline in consumer confidence and business health in the UK, with GfK’s confidence barometer suffering a drop to -23 amidst rising economic worries.
The latest from Ukraine makes several front pages of the UK newspapers this morning with ongoing discussions over the US-proposed deal that would see Ukraine concede Crimea to Russia – something the UK Prime Minister says he won’t support.
There is coverage of Donald Trump’s rare rebuke of Putin – as the US President called the Russian President out for its latest savage attack on Kyiv.
Ofcom has announced new online safety rules aimed at keeping young people safe online. The regulator, which now also oversees online safety, has published more than 40 measures that tech firms and online platforms (aimed at kids) must follow. Failure to do this could see the firms/ platforms face a fine of up to £18 million – or ten per cent of their qualifying worldwide revenue.
Over 1,000 litres of urine collected from female participants at the London Marathon will be recycled into liquid fertiliser for wheat, supporting sustainability efforts.
Friday’s headlines feature a real variety of domestic and international stories, from the ongoing Ukraine peace talks to the online safety bill.
The sun is out here in the capital, and the weekend is just around the corner, so grab yourself a coffee and let’s have a quick look at this morning’s bulletins.
The Supreme Court ruling clarifies that “woman” and “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological definitions, allowing some single-sex services to exclude trans women.
Following a recent earthquake in Istanbul, over 150 people suffered injuries, mainly from jumping from buildings, but no fatalities have been reported.
Houthi rebels in Yemen have successfully shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones over a period of less than six weeks, amounting to a financial loss exceeding $200 million for the Pentagon.
Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policies are prompting global economic policymakers to reassess their strategies while highlighting concerns about trade imbalances and reliance on a single economic partner, particularly China.
Social media companies may face fines of up to £60,000 for not removing knife crime-related posts within 48 hours of a police warning, aimed at protecting children from harmful content.
The recent militant gun attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists, has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, both of which are nuclear-armed neighbours with a history of conflict.
The Prince of Wales engaged with local youth during a visit to the Mentivity centre in Walworth, south London, where he played video games and interacted with attendees.
Recent attacks involving Iranian drones and North Korean missiles in Ukraine resulted in significant civilian casualties, further escalating the conflict amid ongoing peace negotiations.
Jamie Vardy will depart Leicester City after 13 seasons, having made 496 appearances and scored 198 goals.
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