Posts by Kim browne
BGT dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson told accuser she would take her own life if complaint made, inquest hears
A Britain’s Got Talent dancer who was found dead at her home had earlier spoken of taking her own life if a sex offence allegation against her became known, an inquest has heard. Warning: This story contains descriptions some readers may find distressing, including references to suicide. Kerri-Anne Donaldson’s body was discovered in Farnborough, Hampshire,…
Read MorePrime minister urges parents to check vaccines are up to date after measles outbreak
Sir Keir Starmer has urged parents to check their children are up to date with vaccinations after a measles outbreak in north London. The prime minister said it was “concerning to see more children getting measles” as Enfield recorded 34 confirmed cases between 1 January and 9 February – more than one third of the…
Read MoreCalls for US congressman Randy Fine to quit for suggesting he would choose dogs over Muslims
US Democrats and an Islamic civil rights group have called for the resignation of a Republican congressman after he suggested he would choose dogs over Muslims. Representative Randy Fine wrote on X: “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one”. His comment appears to be a…
Read MoreUK’s Eurovision entry is YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer
The UK’s entrant for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer. Real name Sam Battle, the self-proclaimed “massive Eurovision fan” is a performer and composer who launched his YouTube channel in 2016. He is known by fans for building and playing unique electronic instruments – such as…
Read MoreItaly’s ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses into the sea on Valentine’s Day
A famous rock structure on the Italian coast known as the ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapsed on Valentine’s Day after days of bad weather. The natural arch, part of the Sant’Andrea sea stacks in the southern region of Puglia on Italy’s Adriatic coast, is a popular spot for marriage proposals and tourists. Maurizio Cisternino, mayor of the…
Read MoreTrump hits back at Hillary Clinton over Epstein files ‘cover-up’ claim
US President Donald Trump has hit back at claims made by Hillary Clinton of a “cover-up” over the release of the Epstein files, accusing her of having “Trump derangement syndrome”. On Monday, Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration of “slow walking” the release of the files relating to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and…
Read MoreTrump warns Iran of ‘consequences’ of failing to reach nuclear deal
Donald Trump has warned Iran of “consequences” if a new phase of talks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities does not produce an agreement. Washington has sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East and is preparing for a possible military campaign if the negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, are inconclusive, officials have told the Reuters news…
Read MoreUnemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years
The unemployment rate has increased again – to the highest level in nearly five years, according to official figures. The jobless rate ticked up to 5.2% in December, the highest since the three months up to January 2021, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed. The figure had stood at 4.1% when Labour…
Read MoreBritish skiers killed in Alps avalanche named
Two British skiers who died in an avalanche at a French Alps ski resort last week have been named. Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy were among three people killed in the snow slide at Val d’Isere, a village in southeastern France. The other victim was a French national. In a tribute posted on Facebook, a…
Read MoreSix of Sarah Ferguson’s companies to close in wake of latest Epstein files
Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show. The former Duchess of York and ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the sole director of the companies, none of which appear to have been very active or have much public profile.…
Read MoreFarage claims ‘victory’ as councils face ‘race against time’ to reinstate plans after elections U-turn
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed a “victory” after the government abandoned plans to postpone 30 local elections – a decision ballot organisers say has left councils in a “race against time”. Labour announced in December that it was planning to push the ballots from May 2026 until 2027 – affecting more than 4.5…
Read MoreUK at risk of more flooding ‘for months to come’ after record-breaking January
Parts of Britain could be at risk of further flooding for months to come because so much rain has fallen so far this year, according to new analysis. Latest official figures from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) show rivers in the south and southwest of England reached exceptionally high levels in January,…
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