Ex-Labour MP avoids immediate jail time, but faces strict conditions after assault conviction. Mike Amesbury, the former Labour MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has had his 10-week prison sentence suspended for two years following an appeal at Chester Crown Court. Amesbury had been sentenced earlier this week for assaulting a constituent while intoxicated in the...
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Investigation into 90 Deaths at Brighton Hospital Sparks Manslaughter Concerns
Police request additional support as deaths linked to medical negligence more than double at Royal Sussex County Hospital An investigation into a series of patient deaths at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton has intensified, with the number of fatalities under scrutiny rising to 90, leading to concerns of potential manslaughter. Initially, 40 deaths...
UOL’s Parktown Residence Sees Strong Demand, Selling 87% of Units in Launch Weekend
First major private residential development in Tampines in six years sees overwhelming response, driven by local buyers and strong market demand. Singapore’s Parktown Residence Sees Exceptional Sales Performance in Launch Weekend SINGAPORE – UOL Group, controlled by the late billionaire Wee Cho Yaw’s family, has reported the successful launch of Parktown Residence, with 87% of...
Teacher Seeks Advice on Overcoming Workplace Disappointment After Award Setback
Educators Share Support and Advice for Dealing with Career Challenges A teacher from Singapore recently sought advice on an online forum regarding how to cope with workplace disappointment after failing to secure a final award in an in-house competition. She explained that she had been nominated for a teaching award for the second consecutive year...
Energy Companies Accused of Profiting £3.9bn from Consumer Bills During Crisis
Citizens Advice Criticises Ofgem for Allowing ‘Excess Profits’ While Households Struggle Energy network companies across Great Britain have reportedly gained nearly £4bn in extra profits from household bills over the past four years, according to a new analysis by Citizens Advice. The consumer advocacy group claims that a regulatory miscalculation by Ofgem allowed these companies...
Court Ruling Forces Met Police to Reinstate Officers Removed Over Vetting Scheme
The High Court overturns controversial scheme that removed officers from duty, citing unlawful process and inadequate safeguards. The Metropolitan Police have suffered a setback in their efforts to cleanse the force, as the High Court ruled that their scheme to dismiss officers by revoking their vetting clearance was unlawful. The vetting procedure, designed to remove...
South Korean Developer Considers Career Move to Singapore Amid Mental Health Struggles
Mental Health, Skillset, and Cultural Fit Influence Decision to Pursue Work in Singapore A South Korean backend web developer, who recently left his job due to mental health issues, has sought advice from the Reddit community on his prospects of securing work in Singapore. With three years of experience in backend development, he has expertise...
Three Singaporeans Arrested for Planning Armed Violence Overseas
Men Radicalised Online and Linked to the Israel-Hamas Conflict, Authorities Say The Internal Security Department (ISD) of Singapore has detained three individuals under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for planning to engage in violent activities abroad. The men—Muhammad Indra Aqmal bin Effendy (21), Mohamad Latiff bin Rahim (41), and Nurisham bin Yusoff (44)—were self-radicalised online...
Woman Seeks Help to Retrieve Lost iPhone Tracked to Johor Bahru After Mall Incident
A Plea for Compassion Following Phone Theft at Paya Lebar Quarter Restroom on New Year’s Day A woman from Singapore has turned to social media in the hope of recovering her lost iPhone, which was traced to Johor Bahru after being stolen from a restroom at Paya Lebar Quarter on New Year’s Day. In an...
$13M Toto Jackpot Split Between Two Winners
Each lucky punter walks away with over $6.6 million as the jackpot reaches record highs. The latest Toto draw on Monday, October 21, saw two fortunate winners each claiming over $6.6 million from the $13,214,250 jackpot. This grand prize had accumulated over three consecutive draws without a Group 1 winner, leading to one of the...









