Author Archives: OP King

Image copyrightAFPImage captionPatrice Edouard Ngaissona described himself as the political co-ordinator of the anti-Balaka A former militia leader from the Central African Republic (CAR) has been elected to the executive committee of African football’s governing body. Patrice Edouard Ngaissona was the self-declared political co-ordinator of the anti-Balaka militias. In 2015 he was barred from runningContinue reading “Central African Republic: Ex-militia leader wins top football post”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionDennis Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 Dennis Edwards, who performed as lead singer for the Motown group the Temptations, has died at aged 74. He died in Chicago, his family told CBS News. They did not disclose the cause of death. Edwards joined theContinue reading “Temptations singer Dennis Edwards dies aged 74”

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES Plans to grant the Clwydian Range in north east Wales “Dark Sky” status have moved a step closer. Members of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Committee voted to submit an application for the status on Friday. The International Dark Sky Association makes the award to areasContinue reading “‘Dark Skies’ plan for Clwydian Range a step closer”

Image copyrightPA An evacuation has been carried out at a young offenders’ detention centre near Falkirk after fire broke out. The incident began at HMYOI Polmont at about 18:00. Male offenders from a block in Iona hall were evacuated while firefighters tackled the blaze. The fire is believed to have been caused by an electricalContinue reading “Fire at Polmont young offenders’ institution”

Image copyrightPACEMAKERImage captionFred Scappaticci denies he was an Army agent within the IRA The man alleged to have been the Army’s highest-ranking IRA agent has been released on police bail after four days of questioning. Fred Scappaticci, 72, was arrested on Tuesday morning and was being held at a secret location. He was being questionedContinue reading “‘IRA spy’ Stakeknife: Scappaticci released on police bail”

Image captionThe attack happened at Winterton Community Academy in September A teenage girl who stabbed a school support worker in a “ferocious” attack has been sentenced to seven years in custody. Elisha Burkill, 16, knifed Joy Simon, 61, in the face and chest at Winterton Community Academy, Scunthorpe. Mrs Simon was “thrown about” by theContinue reading “Winterton school stabbing: Teenager detained for seven years”

Image captionBolton council has warned people against placing items in coffins as they can cause “a hell of an explosion” during cremation A coconut that was placed inside a coffin “sent fear” through staff at a crematorium when it exploded. Bolton Council has urged mourners to abide by crematorium rules and not “slip” items intoContinue reading “Exploding coconut ‘sent fear’ through crematorium staff”

Image copyrightMET POLICE A man who stabbed his victim 11 times in an “unprovoked and vicious” street attack has been found guilty of murder. Alando Bolt, 45, left Andrew Thompson, 30, to die after attacking him in Brixton, south London, on 18 August 2017. Mr Thompson was unarmed and defenceless, police said. Bolt said heContinue reading “Man stabbed victim 11 times in Brixton daylight murder”

Image copyrightWEST MIDLANDS POLICEImage captionThe victim was dragged from her bed as her attacker took her around her house, demanding money An 87-year-old great grandmother has been left with “horrific” bruising following a “brutal and heartless” attack in her home. The woman was dragged from her bed at around 06:30 GMT on Monday by herContinue reading “Sutton Coldfield woman, 87, in ‘brutal’ attack”

Image copyrightALFIE’S ARMY FACEBOOKImage captionAlfie Evans suffers from a progressive neurological degenerative condition A seriously ill toddler is to undergo fresh brain scans at a judge’s request. Tom Evans and Kate James, both 20 and from Bootle, want to take their son Alfie abroad for treatment. A sitting of the High Court in Liverpool isContinue reading “Alfie Evans: Judge orders new scans of seriously ill boy”