In the mid-1990s, John Potter told his second wife that – because his Official Secrets Act pledge had expired after 50 years – he was able to tell her about his exploits as a spy in Europe during the war. Via: 'Spy' who told wife he was a secret agent Read more
Man arrested in connection with attack – one of several incidents in four cities that have left left two dead and several injuredA man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy outside a mosque in Birmingham.The attack, which left the teenager in critical condition, was Read more
In this week’s resistance news: protesters jubilant as effort to repeal Obamacare officially declared dead, while activists in Flint, Michigan target NestléThe Resistance Now on FacebookIt took thousands of phone calls, nearly 200 arrests, and a belated show of courage from a small number of Republican senators, but the GOP’s Read more
Several other people, including two women, also injured, say police Via: Man dies after being stabbed in neck during Manchester nightclub brawl
A ten-fold increase on the current six-month sentence Via: Animal cruelty: New law will increase penalty for abuse to five years in prison
These days a team is not really a Premier League side until Harry Kane has shattered their defence. So this was an initiation of sorts for Huddersfield Town, who became the latest victims of a striker whose goals are fuelling Tottenham’s trophy ambitions and his own quest to break records.David Read more
The toddler was treated in hospital for a broken wrist Via: Man arrested after three-year-old girl dropped from 30ft bridge into river
Thousands of police officers dispatched to evacuate polling stations in attempt to stop independence referendum with ultimatum issued for 6am SundayPolice have sealed off more than half of the 2,315 schools in Catalonia designated as polling stations for a banned independence referendum as tensions rise ahead of the controversial ballot.Tens Read more
Boy attacked in Small Heath area of Birmingham, police say Via: 14-year old in critical condition after stabbing near mosque
Signs on tills inside Stoke Newington store urged giving money or food to homeless people outside was 'encouraging theft, aggressive behaviour and substance abuse' Via: Whole Foods sparks outrage with sign telling customers not to give money to homeless people