7 h. ago Douglas Alexander: Scottish Labour branch office claims are 'nonsense'

The new Scottish Secretary made the comments after his predecessor, Ian Murray, was sacked on Friday

Politics

18 h. ago Retired police officer claims her own force knocked on her door after she referred to a transgender activist by her birth name on social media

 A retired police officer says she was investigated by her former colleagues after she 'dead-named' a transgender woman on the internet. 

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23 h. ago Woman who killed husband berates him in 999 call then sobs as she asks police ‘is he dead’

A woman who killed her estranged husband called 999 to claim that he had taken his own life, before asking police officers if there was “any chance he’d survive”.

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32 h. ago 'I spend £20 a month buying clothes for my reborn dolls – I'm not crazy or a witch'

Realeboga Mokoena, 20 creates elaborate birth vlogs that take her social media followers through her entire journey to 'motherhood' as she cares for her three lifelike babies

Economics

49 h. ago Graham Linehan claims in court that police ‘are basically working for trans activists’

Father Ted co-creator denies he became ‘a bit obsessed’ with transgender teenager he is accused of harassingGraham Linehan, the co-creator of the TV sitcom Father Ted, has accused the police of “basically working for trans activists” as he defended himself in court against charges of criminal damage and harassing a teenager.He denied claims from the prosecution that he had “become a bit obsessed” with Sophia Brooks, a then 17-year-old transgender activist, with whom he had an altercation last October. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Olly Murs shares the moment his newborn son Albert meets his big sister Madison for the first time a day after announcing her birth

The singer, 41, and his fitness influencer wife Amelia, who exchanged vows in 2023, confirmed the birth of a baby boy on social media on Thursday.

Politics

51 h. ago Emmerdale's Vinny Dingle star shares family 'first' in adorable snap

Bradley Johnson welcomed his first child earlier this year, and has updated his social media regularly since his birth

Politics

56 h. ago Moment Father Ted creator Linehan allegedly ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan allegedly “deliberately whacked” a phone out of a transgender activist’s hand, a court has heard.

Technology

65 h. ago US justice department opens criminal inquiry into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Officials to investigate claims of mortgage fraud against Cook, who has refused to accept firing by Donald TrumpThe US justice department has initiated a criminal investigation into mortgage fraud claims against Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as a lawsuit she filed against Donald Trump over her firing makes its way through court.Lawyers with the justice department have issued subpoenas for the investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal, who first reported the investigation, which has since been confirmed by multiple news publications. Continue reading...

Society

2 d. ago US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Fed governor Lisa Cook

Officials to investigate claims of mortgage fraud against Cook, who has refused to accept firing by Donald TrumpThe US justice department has initiated a criminal investigation into mortgage fraud claims against Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, according to new reports, as a lawsuit she filed against Donald Trump over her firing makes its way through court.Lawyers with the justice department have issued subpoenas for the investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Trans woman feared vigilante violence after Graham Linehan’s social media posts, court told

Father Ted creator on trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks

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3 d. ago Graham Linehan ‘relentlessly’ posted abuse about trans teenager, court told

Prosecution tells hearing Father Ted writer’s posts about Sophia Brooks, 18, were ‘oppressive and unacceptable’Graham Linehan, the co-creator of Father Ted, “relentlessly” posted abusive and vindictive material on social media about an 18-year-old transgender activist, a court has heard.Linehan’s posts about Sophia Brooks were “oppressive and unacceptable”, the prosecution told a hearing at Westminster magistrates court. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Father Ted creator Linehan called trans activist ‘deeply disturbed sociopath’

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

Politics

3 d. ago Home Office loses bid to delay trial of Epping asylum seeker hotel use claim

The Home Office said that Epping Forest District Council’s legal claim against Somani Hotels should be delayed by six weeks.

Society

3 d. ago Father Ted creator Linehan’s trans activist posts were ‘oppressive’, court told

The Irish comedy writer faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

Events

4 d. ago More than 7,300 Afghans to be resettled in UK after MoD data leak, says National Audit Office

Watchdog’s report says government is unable to calculate exact cost of response to data breach, raising doubt over £850m estimateMore than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a result of a major government data breach, according to a National Audit Office report that raises doubts over officials’ claims of a £850m cost.The accidental leak by an MoD official in 2022 of 18,700 Afghans’ details who had worked with or for the British government led to the opening of a new route by which those endangered could seek relocation to the UK from their home country. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Prince Andrew once called a member of staff a 'fat lardy a***hole' and was the 'most unpopular royal', former protection officer claims

Paul Page, who served as a Royal protection officer between 1998 and 2004, said in new Channel 5 documentary that the Andrew once verbally attacked a staff member.

Politics

5 d. ago Starmer considers digital ID rollout in bid to tackle illicit migration

Home Office to send messages following rise in number of people claiming asylum after visas expire

Politics

5 d. ago Armed police 'arrest' Father Ted creator Graham Linehan for 'anti

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has claimed he was arrested by five armed police officers at Heathrow Airport over a series of gender-critical tweets.

Events

5 d. ago Police Scotland front line fears as 5% of cops eligible to retire

A total of 914 officers can opt to retire in the period up to June 30 next year, with a further 148 members of police staff also eligible.

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