Call to deprive Islamic State of ‘Beatle’ is sent back to Britain

Call to deprive Islamic State of ‘Beatle’ is sent back to Britain

Begum was born in East London, the daughter of Bangladeshi parents. While languishing in a refugee camp in Syria, Sajid Javid, the then Home Secretary, withdrew Begum’s British citizenship on the grounds that she qualifies for Bangladeshi citizenship. The case caused a stir and an inevitable legal battle that ended in the Supreme Court. Judges … Read more

Teen who killed Logan Mwangi five days after moving in is called Craig Mulligan

Teen who killed Logan Mwangi five days after moving in is called Craig Mulligan

Judge Ms Justice Jefford said it was of “significant public interest” to know why Mulligan had been placed in the family home five days before the murder. The court heard how the strong-built teenager had previously assaulted Logan and pushed him down the stairs, but the concerns expressed to social workers were dismissed as “nonsense”. … Read more

Cornish anglers report bumper sightings for the first time in 70 years

Cornish anglers report bumper sightings for the first time in 70 years

Local fishermen along the south coast of Cornwall have also witnessed large numbers of octopus in their lobster pots and squid traps. A Mevagissey fisherman reported catching 150 octopuses a day, compared to his usual catch of one or two a year. The common octopus is known for its large eyes, soft bag-like body and … Read more