Family of former Zutons star criticise police over handling of racist attack investigation | UK News

The family of a musician who was seriously injured in a racist attack have criticised the police’s handling of the investigation, saying there have been “multiple failings” in communication. Boyan Chowdhury, a founding member of indie band The Zutons, was left with a significant head wound after being hit with what is believed to be…

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NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan charged with inviting support for Hamas and stirring up racial hatred | UK News

An NHS doctor has been charged with four counts of inviting support for Hamas. Metropolitan Police arrested Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, at her home in Pilning, South Gloucestershire, on Thursday morning. The force said that she had been detained for breaching bail conditions following previous arrests. She was taken to a London police station, and…

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Sarah Ferguson stripped of ‘freedom of York’ by councillors over ties to Jeffrey Epstein | UK News

Sarah Ferguson has been stripped of the freedom of the city of York by councillors. The former Duchess of York, and ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, had the honour removed following a unanimous council vote on Thursday evening. City of York Council members passed the motion during a meeting at the Guildhall, following fresh revelations about…

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Hedge fund manager ‘bullied colleagues not to put in measures to protect women’, tribunal hears | UK News

Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey “bullied” colleagues not to introduce measures at his firm to protect women, a tribunal heard. The hearing on Thursday also heard accusations that the 67-year-old threatened to close the company, Odey Asset Management (OAM), in order to put pressure on its governing body. Mr Odey is taking legal action…

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