A Tory MP and his two aides accused of misdeclaring expenses after breaching election campaign spending limits in the 2015 general election will face trial, a court heard today. South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay, 50, is said to have not properly reported expenses in his local return. Mackinlay, his election...
The Conservatives make astonishing volte face over threat to deprive kids of school lunches. GMB, the union for school support staff, is celebrating news the Government has performed another massive U-turn – this time on the decision to take away free school meals. The Conservatives prompted outcry in May when...
A British boxing champ has been slammed as 'a bully' after he 'shamed' a 'gender neutral' shop assistant on Twitter by saying it was not "right for kids to see". Billy Joe Saunders, 27, outed Meadowhall shop assistant Jonny Marsh for sporting stubble, hoop earrings and long dark hair....
A famous fishing port has blasted a beloved savoury dish into space to celebrate its new status as UK City of Culture. The famous 'Hull Pattie', along with a portion of chips reached almost 38,000 metres into the stratosphere tethered to a high-altitude weather balloon. The aim of the NASA-style...
Councillors are calling on the Home Secretary to sack a police and crime commissioner who suggested gun-toting civilians could be used to tackle terrorists. The Labour group on Plymouth City Council passed a no confidence vote in Devon and Cornwall Police czar Alison Hernandez over her "stupid and dangerous"...
A black British woman is living in fear after a neo-Nazi leaflet was left on her car declaring the area a 'White Zone' - in Torquay. Isatta Kallon, 49, had been enjoying a day out with her family at the Devon resort when she returned to find the offensive note...
Road users were left scratching their heads when bungling workmen painted a lopsided cycle symbol - which looked more like a "wonky penny farthing." The crooked sign, to indicate a cycle lane in London Road, Sleaford, Lincs., has baffled cyclists since it appeared on Sunday (2/7). Red-faced bosses at...
Ancient Roman buildings have survived thousands of years relatively intact because they made concrete from seawater, according to new research. And the study suggests the ancient recipe could help modern builders create structures to stand the test of time - while reducing global warming. The research shows that the iconic...
A student was almost blinded and left with facial scars after she was viciously glassed in the FACE by a man at a bar on holiday. Danielle Beavis-Smith, 22, was enjoying her last night of a break in Egypt with her boyfriend and family when she was attacked by another...