SNP ministers accused of blocking investigation into Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish ministers are accused of trying to block deeper probe into whether Nicola Sturgeon misled parliament over harassment claims against Alex Salmond Deputy First Minister John Swinney has refused to request to widen the probe  Alex Salmond accused successor of making ‘ridiculous’ and ‘wholly false’ claims This was about their meetings to discuss the handling … Read more

Polish butcher, 26, goes on trial accused of raping and murdering student Libby Squire

A Polish butcher raped and murdered a ‘drunk and vulnerable’ student in an act of sexual violence before putting her body into a river, a court heard today. Pawel Relowicz, 26, was accused of being ‘effectively on patrol, looking for an opportunity to present itself to him’ before he came across Libby Squire, 21, in … Read more

Polish butcher, 26, goes on trial accused of raping and murdering student Libby Squire

A Polish butcher raped and murdered a ‘drunk and vulnerable’ student in an act of sexual violence before putting her body into a river, a court heard today. Pawel Relowicz, 26, had come across Libby Squire, 21, who was ‘drunk’, ‘likely hypothermic’ and ‘in deep distress’, on a road in Hull and driven her away … Read more

Chinese make-up wipes ad accused of ‘demonising rape victims’

Outrageous Chinese beauty advert is axed for ‘demonizing’ rape victims A brand faced outrage over an advertisement for its make-up removal wipes In the video, a woman appears to become a man after wiping away her make-up She used the method to scare off a potential attacker who was following her The promo clip angered … Read more

‘Fed up’ public are finding ways to flout rules as officers are accused of chasing ‘easy targets’

Fed-up members of the public are growing sick and tried of the strict lockdown and finding ways to break the rules, a deputy police chief has today warned – as forces across England are accused of focusing on ‘easy target’ individuals rather than crowds. Some police forces have found themselves under fire over their enforcement … Read more

‘Look at her mate’s arm’: Chloe Ferry is accused of a ‘photoshop fail’ AGAIN

Chloe Ferry was accused by her social media followers of having another ‘photoshop fail’ in a group photo she uploaded to Instagram. The Geordie Shore star, 25, is currently in Dubai and recently shared a snap of herself and three pals, including Sophie Kasaei and Bethan Kershaw, in an elevator. But eagle-eyed fans couldn’t help … Read more

‘Fed up’ public are finding ways to flout rules as officers are accused of chasing ‘easy targets’

Worn-out members of the public exhausted from strict coronavirus lockdown restrictions are finding ways to break the rules – as police were accused of going after individuals rather than crowds. Some police forces have found themselves under fire under their enforcement of guidelines. Friends Jessica Allen and Eliza Moore, both 27, were hit with a … Read more

Matt Hancock is accused of mixed messaging saying pupils should be sent to classes as a last resort

Chaos over schools advice for parents: Matt Hancock is accused of mixed messaging after saying pupils should only be sent to classes as a last resort Confused messaging fuelling large numbers of children in school in lockdown A survey found attendance rates reached up to 60 per cent in some schools   Department for Education guidance … Read more

Matt Hancock is accused of mixed messaging saying pupils should be sent to classes as a last resort

Chaos over schools advice for parents: Matt Hancock is accused of mixed messaging after saying pupils should only be sent to classes as a last resort Confused messaging fuelling large numbers of children in school in lockdown A survey found attendance rates reached up to 60 per cent in some schools   Department for Education guidance … Read more

Row over new plus-size Cosmopolitan cover accused of ‘glamourising obesity’

A Cosmopolitan magazine cover featuring plus-size models has been accused of ‘glamourising’ obesity amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The cover of the February issue stars plus-size women with the tagline ‘This is healthy’ for an edition dedicated to body positivity.  However, the magazine has come under criticism for its message, after a year dominated by coronavirus, … Read more