17 h. ago Judge allows Charlie Kirk murder suspect to wear civilian clothes in court

The judge denied Robinson's request to appear without restraints

Events

28 h. ago Police launch investigation into Wisconsin Middle school after mom’s viral post alleges physical and sexual abuse

A Wisconsin middle school is being investigated after allegations that staff members physically and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy with special needs.

Events

30 h. ago Wisconsin police are investigating a mother’s viral Facebook post alleging that teachers abused her special needs son

A Wisconsin middle school is being investigated after allegations that staff members physically and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy with special needs.

Events

5 d. ago The Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits audiobook review – an American road trip with a twist

A law professor leaves his failing marriage and faltering career and hits the open road in this Booker-shortlisted novel of midlife turmoilAt the start of The Rest of Our Lives, we learn that Tom, a 55-year-old law professor from New York, plans to leave his wife just as soon as he has dropped their youngest child off at college. Tom and Amy have been together for 30 years. He believes theirs to be a “C-minus marriage” which was irreparably ruptured when Amy had an affair 12 years previously. And so, after leaving their daughter Miriam at college in Pittsburgh, he keeps on driving, revisiting old friends and places in search of his departed youth.Benjamin Markovits’s 12th novel – which has been shortlisted for this year’s Booker prize – could be seen as a companion piece to Miranda July’s celebrated All Fours in its exploration of the dissatisfaction of middle age. Tom is not a reliable narrator of his life, though he is nonetheless a compelling protagonist even in his flagrant mome...

Transport

5 d. ago Vile female teacher filmed reenacting Charlie Kirk murder to anger conservatives is a VICTIM, principal says

Teacher Lucy Martinez was identified as the alleged woman in a video making gestures which alluded to Kirk's death at a 'No Kings' rally at the weekend.

Events

5 d. ago TalkTV’s Mike Graham taking break from breakfast show after controversial post

The journalist, who claims he was hacked, apologised for the Facebook post complaining about ‘multicultural bollocks’.

Culture

6 d. ago Mike Graham is suspended from Talk breakfast show after racist posts on his Facebook account

Mike Graham has been sacked from his show on Talk following a racist post made on his Facebook page on Sunday, which the presenter claims came from a hack. 

Economics

6 d. ago Radio host Mike Graham 'axed from Talk show' after 'vile' racist Facebook post

Talk broadcaster Mike Graham has reportedly been sacked from his show after the "vile" racist message was posted on his Facebook, which he claims came from a hack

Culture

6 d. ago Radio host Mike Graham 'suspended from Talk show' after 'vile' Facebook post

Talk broadcaster Mike Graham is taking some time away from his show after the "vile" racist message was posted on his Facebook, which he claims came from a hack

Culture

6 d. ago Mike Graham is SACKED from Talk breakfast show after racist posts on his Facebook account

Mike Graham has been sacked from his show on Talk following a racist post made on his Facebook page on Sunday, which the presenter claims came from a hack. 

Culture

6 d. ago Wild bear pays surprise visit to bear enclosure at California zoo: ‘He was very polite’

Sequoia Park Zoo said staff were doing an inspection when they saw a wild black bear looking in at three captive bearsA wild bear in California has broken into a zoo and paid an unexpected visit to the bear enclosure.In a Facebook post, the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka in the northern part of the state said its staff were conducting a routine inspection of part of the complex when they spotted a wild American black bear leaning on a gate and looking in at three captive black bears in their enclosure. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago PureGym is accused of going 'woke' after banning Crocs, football shirts and jeans in its fitness studios

The Brierley Hill branch announced in a Facebook post that it was 'updating' its dress code from November 1st to exclude items like sliders and jeans in order to keep patrons 'safe and comfortable'.

Sport

9 d. ago Woman fell for cruel love scam from Somali doctor who made her do blood oath

A chance Facebook post led Mary Chater into an intense and passionate online relationship, but it wasn't long before the red flags started showing.

Events

1 week ago Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting faces being ousted in no confidence vote

George Abaraonye, 20, shared several videos in a WhatsApp group last month, seemingly welcoming the news that the right-wing activist had been shot

Politics

1 week ago Liam Payne death and Charlie Kirk murder flooded onto children's social media feeds

Children have been bombarded with upsetting content on social media including the death of Liam Payne and the murder of Charlie Kirk, research shows today

Events

2 w. ago Outrage after local Labour party 'tries to get headteacher sacked' after accusing her primary school of 'supporting Reform'

In a since edited post on Facebook, Basildon Labour Party described the political standing of a headteacher as a 'serious and legitimate safeguarding concern'.

Society

2 w. ago Labour council run by chief who said Essex parents need to 'breed' more children pressures headteacher to be sacked for supporting Reform... before backtracking after huge outcry

In a since edited post on Facebook, Basildon Labour Party described the political standing of a headteacher as a 'serious and legitimate safeguarding concern'.

Society

2 w. ago Man will plead guilty to threatening Pride event after Charlie Kirk’s death

Joshua Wayne Cole to admit in court to making online posts about shooting people at an LGBTQ+ parade in TexasA Texas man has agreed to plead guilty to going on social media and threatening to shoot people at an LGBTQ+ parade as vengeance for the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.Joshua Wayne Cole signed federal court filings indicating that he planned to plead guilty to a charge of interstate threatening communications at a hearing tentatively set for 16 October, about a month after he was arrested in connection with online posts threatening to open fire on a Pride parade in Abilene, Texas. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Dolly Parton’s health scare was an online spectacle we need to learn from

This week, the country music icon had to issue a video to alleviate concerns over her health, after a Facebook post by her sister had many fans fearing the worst. The whole incident shows how social media has eroded all notions of privacy and restraint when it comes to the famous, writes Mark Beaumont

Politics

2 w. ago Dolly Parton’s health scare was an online spectacle that we need to learn from

This week, the country music icon had to issue a video alleviating concerns over her health, after a Facebook post by Parton’s sister had many fans fearing the worst. The whole incident shows how social media has eroded all notions of privacy and restraint when it comes to the famous, writes Mark Beaumont

Politics