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Nottinghamshire man jailed over false claims as insurance fraud costs soar
A Nottinghamshire man has been jailed for 28 months after submitting false insurance claims worth over £14,000 to Axa Insurance, claiming thefts of collectible Lego sets, gaming consoles and fishing equipment from properties in Shetland and East Yorkshire. His case highlights a broader crisis in UK insurance fraud, with investigators uncovering £1.34bn of fraudulent claims…
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Rima Hassan investigated after Israeli and EU flags fell at exhibition
Rima Hassan, a French far-left MEP, is under investigation after Israeli and European Union flags fell to the floor at a European Parliament exhibition commemorating the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the allegations were being taken seriously and that the appropriate procedures, including giving Hassan the right to respond, were…
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Tribunal upholds £4,000 fine for former Noosa councillor’s misconduct on television
A Queensland tribunal has rejected former Noosa councillor Jess Glasgow’s attempt to reduce a fine linked to his 2019 appearance on The Bachelorette. The case concerns conduct the tribunal found to be misconduct, including behaviour towards contestant Angie Kent and later media comments; Glasgow remained on the council until voters removed him in 2020. Glasgow…
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Music themed horror anthology mixes murderous puppets, gore and uneven shorts
V/H/S/Mixtape is the latest entry in the horror anthology series, this time centred on music and sound with metal band Gwar hosting the linking segments. The five short films vary significantly in quality and length, serving up darkly humorous gore through deliberately absurd practical effects that prioritise laughs over genuine scares. The collection includes Renee…
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Safari aircraft diverts after zebra strike damages landing gear in Tanzania
A safari aircraft carrying tourists struck and killed a zebra while taking off from Seronera airstrip in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Damage to its landing gear forced the pilot to divert from the planned flight to Zanzibar and make an emergency landing, highlighting the risks wildlife can pose around airstrips. The Embraer EMB-120, operated by…
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Study claims migration cut annual pay by £1,060 for workers outside London
A new study claims that rising migration has reduced pay for British workers outside London, estimating a £1,060 annual shortfall per worker last year. Its findings add to debate over the effects of migration and come as the Government tightens rules on work visas. Cambridge Circus Research analysed HMRC PAYE data for England’s 147 local…
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Trump likens aide Natalie Harp to a Price Is Right presenter on stage
Donald Trump summoned his aide Natalie Harp on stage at a Nebraska rally on Monday to deliver an executive order on diesel prices. He likened her to a Price Is Right model, comparing her to the show’s famous prize presenters. This latest public appearance highlights Harp’s unusually close relationship with the president, which has previously…
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Seventh man arrested over alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford
A seventh man has been arrested by police investigating an alleged terror plot targeting RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The 22-year-old British national was detained in Westminster on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. This arrest comes as part of a broader security investigation that began when three suspicious vans were stopped near the airbase on…
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KPMG director admits negligence after son’s fatal fall in Cyprus
Joshua Foster, 37, a KPMG director, pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from a fourth-floor hotel window in Cyprus in July. The child died after falling from the King Evelthon Hotel near Paphos, and Foster now faces up to four years in prison and potential striking-off from his profession…
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Man convicted of ISIS membership for sharing bomb-making material on Telegram
Abdullah Yousef, 24, has been found guilty of membership of ISIS and distributing terrorist materials after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. He created a Telegram group where he published extremist content including instructions for making suicide vests and videos glorifying the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. His conviction highlights concerns about how…