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Family of ‘beautiful’ girl, 16, killed alongside two teen boys when car plunged into River Wear ‘say ‘you had a zest for life’ in moving tribute
Three teenagers died on Tuesday when a black Audi A3 they were travelling in plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland. Zara Shaw, 16, Jackson Duke, 17, and Luke Etheridge, 16, were recovered from the water, whilst a fourth passenger aged 17 survived with minor injuries. The incident has deeply affected the local community, with…
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Historic beauty spot becomes dumping ground for 400 tonnes of rubbish as fly-tippers litter it with abandoned vehicles, fridges, tyres, and mattresses
A historic beauty spot near Bramley in Hampshire has become a dumping ground for approximately 400 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish, including abandoned vehicles, fridges, mattresses and tyres. Residents have watched the site deteriorate over decades, and recent efforts by authorities to clear the waste have only partially succeeded, prompting fresh calls for action. The situation…
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Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died aged 64 after surgical complications
An inquest concluded that Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure after complications from necessary surgical procedures, and that his death could not have been prevented. Coroner Dr Richard Brittain said the complications were recognised risks of the operations. Campbell, who was 64, died in hospital on 13 March. He had undergone two liver…
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Lenny Rush stars in BBC comedy based on Morecambe’s vampire book
Lenny Rush, 17, stars as Val in The Reluctant Vampire, a BBC comedy adapted from Eric Morecambe’s 1980s children’s book. The series pairs surreal, slapstick humour with moments of pathos, and Rush says it is designed to appeal to adults as well as children. Val is born into a vampire family but lacks the expected…
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Met urges students to postpone planned march on 7 October attacks anniversary
London’s Metropolitan Police have urged students to reschedule a pro-Palestinian march planned for the third anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, saying the date should be one of mourning and reflection. Police say they have been unable to identify anyone willing to take responsibility for organising it, and warn they will take a robust…
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Former Scots College pupil admits child abuse material and animal cruelty offences
Ethan Ungerboeck, a 21-year-old former Scots College pupil from a wealthy Sydney family, has admitted offences involving child abuse material and videos of animal torture and killing. Police uncovered the material while investigating online groups linked to cybercrime, child abuse and animal abuse; the case has drawn attention to the scale and severity of the…
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Amazon urges US communities to back AI data centre expansion
Amazon is urging US communities to support new AI data centres, arguing that slowing construction could harm the country’s economy and national security. The appeal comes amid declining public support for such projects and local opposition over their effects on jobs, energy use, the environment and society. AWS chief executive Matt Garman said more than…
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Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurants cut losses as sales surpass £100m
Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurant business made a smaller loss last year even as sales passed £100m for the first time. The figures show that higher sales have not yet translated into a UK profit, while the group says improving profitability remains a priority. The UK business, which runs 34 restaurants including Savoy Grill, Pétrus and…
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Former Derbyshire sergeant charged over alleged relationships with eight women
Tarjinderjit Nizzer, 57, a former Derbyshire Police neighbourhood sergeant, has been charged with eight counts of misconduct in public office for allegedly attempting to form improper sexual or emotional relationships with eight women between January 2020 and November 2024. The alleged incidents involve two serving police officers, members of the public, and a victim of…