Sri Lankan Tamil migrants were unlawfully detained for years on the remote British territory of Diego Garcia, a judge has ruled.In 2021, dozens of Tamils became the first people ever…
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UK: Breathalyser designer banned for drink-driving
One of the designers of breathalysers, the device used by police to detect if motorists have had too much alcohol, has been banned for drink-driving. Richard Lacey, 70, pleaded guilty…
UK: Heathrow cancels flights as wind hits festive travel
Strong winds are continuing to cause some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas. Heathrow said around 100 flights had been cancelled…
UK: Car covered in Christmas lights stopped by police
A motorist who decked out the exterior of their car in Christmas lights was stopped by police who said it was not safe and could distract other drivers. Officers admitted…
UK: Strong winds disrupt Christmas getaway travel
Strong winds have caused some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas.Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for Scotland, and…
UK: Black cab manufacturer set to axe jobs
Up to 45 workers at a black cab manufacturer are set to lose their jobs. London Electric Vehicle Company said the move was part of plans to “drive efficiencies” across…
UK: Three men jailed for kidnapping and assaulting man
Three men have been jailed for kidnapping another man, in an effort to get information about a relative. Lee Ingleheart, 41, Hassan Noor, 31, and Dean Meaker, 58, were convicted…
UK: Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
A computer scientist has been found to have committed contempt of court for falsely and persistently claiming to be the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. In March, the High Court…
UK: Football chairman fined for gun photo in programme
The chairman of a non-league football club has been fined by the FA after a photo of him holding a large gun was printed in the club’s matchday programme. Peter…