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Paula Abdul ‘grateful’ after settling sexual assault lawsuit with Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul ‘grateful’ after settling sexual assault lawsuit with Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul ‘grateful’ after settling sexual assault lawsuit with Nigel Lythgoe

13 December 2024

The lawsuit accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her while she was a judge on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.


Duke of York ‘ceased all contact’ with spy-accused man after concerns raised

Duke of York ‘ceased all contact’ with spy-accused man after concerns raised

Duke of York ‘ceased all contact’ with spy-accused man after concerns raised

13 December 2024

The businessman was described as a ‘close confidante’ of Andrew.


Convicted murderer on the run from Londonderry prison

Convicted murderer on the run from Londonderry prison

Convicted murderer on the run from Londonderry prison

13 December 2024

James Meehan, 55, has been serving a life sentence following a murder conviction in 2009.


Starmer urges G7 to be ‘cautious’ about next steps in Syria

Starmer urges G7 to be ‘cautious’ about next steps in Syria

Starmer urges G7 to be ‘cautious’ about next steps in Syria

13 December 2024

The G7 leaders again stressed the importance of respecting Syria’s territorial integrity after the overthrow of Bashar Assad.


Man, 28, charged in connection with death of schoolboy after bin lorry crash

Man, 28, charged in connection with death of schoolboy after bin lorry crash

Man, 28, charged in connection with death of schoolboy after bin lorry crash

13 December 2024

The incident happened in Edinburgh on March 1.


Cooper to meet Italian counterpart as Channel crossings continue

Cooper to meet Italian counterpart as Channel crossings continue

Cooper to meet Italian counterpart as Channel crossings continue

13 December 2024

Yvette Cooper is also expected to address the right-wing Atreju gathering organised by the Italian prime minister’s party.


Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky

13 December 2024

The Geminid meteor shower returns every December.


Widow of rugby player Tom Voyce ‘overwhelmed’ by support following river death

Widow of rugby player Tom Voyce ‘overwhelmed’ by support following river death

Widow of rugby player Tom Voyce ‘overwhelmed’ by support following river death

13 December 2024

The 43-year-old former wing’s car was washed away crossing a ford on the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, last weekend.


Woman dies after she and daughter hit by car

Woman dies after she and daughter hit by car

Woman dies after she and daughter hit by car

13 December 2024

The 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were hit by a black Suzuki Splash just before 5.30pm on Thursday in Westcliff, Essex.


Baby products retailer breached maternity rights of own employee

Baby products retailer breached maternity rights of own employee

Baby products retailer breached maternity rights of own employee

13 December 2024

Mothercare invented a ‘sham’ redundancy situation to sack the mother, the tribunal found.


King acknowledges ‘battle’ to keep traditional crafts alive

King acknowledges ‘battle’ to keep traditional crafts alive

King acknowledges ‘battle’ to keep traditional crafts alive

13 December 2024

Charles was presented with a box of baubles carved from wood by students from the King’s Foundation’s education programmes.


Man arrested in Kyran Durnin investigation released without charge

Man arrested in Kyran Durnin investigation released without charge

Man arrested in Kyran Durnin investigation released without charge

13 December 2024

Searches at two homes in Co Louth, which began on Thursday, have also concluded.


Survivors ‘let down’ by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse

Survivors ‘let down’ by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse

Survivors ‘let down’ by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse

13 December 2024

The Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill would outlaw the creation of intimate images of people without their consent.


Man charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Man charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Man charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

13 December 2024

There was disruption to rail travel following the incident.


New scheme to keep northern train passengers moving during disruption

New scheme to keep northern train passengers moving during disruption

New scheme to keep northern train passengers moving during disruption

13 December 2024

DfT Operator (DFTO) said this is an ‘early benefit’ of the Government’s rail reforms.


Permission sought for ‘historic’ return of beavers to Glen Affric

Permission sought for ‘historic’ return of beavers to Glen Affric

Permission sought for ‘historic’ return of beavers to Glen Affric

13 December 2024

Forestry and Land Scotland has applied to NatureScot for approval to release the mammals in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin.


Lady Mary Peters joins ‘remarkable’ few awarded Freedom of City of London

Lady Mary Peters joins ‘remarkable’ few awarded Freedom of City of London

Lady Mary Peters joins ‘remarkable’ few awarded Freedom of City of London

13 December 2024

Lady Mary was recognised for her outstanding sporting achievements and charitable work.


Peers urge ministers to step-up efforts to criminalise deepfake abuse

Peers urge ministers to step-up efforts to criminalise deepfake abuse

Peers urge ministers to step-up efforts to criminalise deepfake abuse

13 December 2024

The calls came as the House of Lords considered the Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill.


‘Wicked’ predator jailed for life for raping and killing NHS worker in park

‘Wicked’ predator jailed for life for raping and killing NHS worker in park

‘Wicked’ predator jailed for life for raping and killing NHS worker in park

13 December 2024

Natalie Shotter, who had been a child stage star, died after being assaulted by Mohamed Iidow in Southall Park, London.


Man, 50, arrested in connection with serious assault after death of man

Man, 50, arrested in connection with serious assault after death of man

Man, 50, arrested in connection with serious assault after death of man

13 December 2024

James McMaster was found dead at a flat in Maxton Crescent, Wishaw, on December 5.


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