A man who seriously injured a Metropolitan Police motorcyclist when he suddenly rammed his car into him to avoid being arrested has been jailed for four years. Joseph Ward, 24, of Green Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, reversed into Insp Tony McGovern and drove off after the officer approached his vehicle because he was acting suspiciously in […]
Beyoncé ticket rush expected as pre-sale begins for UK tour dates
Demand is expected to be high to see the singer take her acclaimed Renaissance album on the road. Source link
Police name teenager killed in two-car M73 crash at Gartcosh
Sophie Laing, who was 16, died in hospital after the the collision in Lanarkshire on Saturday. Source link
Nicola Bulley: Missing dog walker's parents speak of their 'dread'
Mother-of-two Nicola Bulley has been missing since taking her dog for a riverside walk on Friday. Source link
Eurovision: Council seeks volunteers for stellar event
A search for 500 Eurovision volunteers to give “a warm Liverpool welcome” is launched in the city. Source link
‘I apologise to the whole Ukrainian nation’ – former Russian army officer
A former Russian military officer has spoken to the BBC about abuses he said he witnessed in Ukraine. Konstantin Yefremov, the most senior officer to speak openly, said he witnessed interrogations and the mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners. Mr Yefremov has now fled Russia after refusing to return to Ukraine. Source link
Siddique Kappan: Indian journalist released from jail after two years
In February 2021, the Enforcement Directorate, which investigates financial crimes, filed another case against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The central agency said that Mr Kappan received money from PFI to “incite riots”, a charge he denied. Source link
Shell reports record profit of $39.9bn
The surge in energy prices last year helps the firm to announce record profits. Source link
Scotland's ancient Caledonian pinewoods could vanish – study
A conservation charity has warned surviving areas of Caledonian pinewoods are under threat. Source link
Homeless shelter signs could make city 'too attractive'
Signs are not being used in Gloucester as they could make it a “magnet” for homeless people, it is claimed. Source link