AN arrest warrant has been issued to locate a woman charged with the theft of a wallet from a Warrington pensioner. Geta Marin, 20, from Scunthorpe, was an accomplice in a distraction theft which she carried out with her co-defendant Iulian Vladu, 47, also of Scunthorpe, back on October 16, 2023, in Warrington town centre. The … Read more
Emergency doctors are warning parents about a popular toy which could be given to children over Christmas which could be potentially fatal. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has issued a “safety flash” over water beads, which are marketed as toys. The beads, which can be used on their own, or put in stress … Read more
Reform UK has a “number of billionaires” lined up to make donations, the party has claimed. It follows speculation that tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is preparing to pump millions into Nigel Farage’s party. Farage has suggested that talks about a donation from the SpaceX, Tesla and X owner are underway following a meeting between the … Read more
A white Christmas is looking like not much more than a song title this year when it comes to the UK weather forecast. Instead, the Met Office has forecast a “grey Christmas”, rather than a white one, with some sunny spells and “extremely mild” temperatures. However, the UK is experiencing a “remarkably mild” Christmas Eve, … Read more
Better Man dramatises the life and career of Robbie Williams, depicting the musician as a CGI monkey in order to convey his feeling of being a performing monkey in real-life. While the decision to portray the singer as a monkey is the most surprising, out-there thing about the film it tells Williams’ story with authenticity … Read more
“Change” was the mantra of Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, as it went on to achieve a landslide victory and one of the largest majorities in UK political history. Faced with the realities of a budget deficit, and with the party’s hands tied by pledges not to raise taxes on “working people”, some have questioned if … Read more
New Year’s Eve is a night filled with celebrations as one year ends and another starts but while many of us enjoy firework displays and parties, our canine companions are sometimes less keen. If you’re a dog owner, you might be wondering how to keep your pet calm while the pop, bang and whizz of fireworks … Read more
The Birkenhead Workhouse was “a glaring violation of decency and propriety” where inmates shivered on freezing floors The site of the former Birkenhead Workhouse today(Image: Andrew Teebay) The shadow of Birkenhead Workhouse would once have loomed menacingly over the lives of Merseyside’s poor and infirm. As work dried up and pennies dwindled, the workhouse was … Read more
Police now believe two suspects on two motorbikes carried out a gun attack on a home in Salford. Three shots were fired at a flat in Little Hulton, leaving two bullet holes in a window and one on the frame beneath. Detectives are now scrutinising CCTV in a bid to identify the machines used by … Read more