‘Active shooter’ is reported at Texas hotel after a man makes threatening comments

‘Active shooter’ is reported at Texas hotel after a man makes threatening comments as cops swarm the building and guests lock themselves in their rooms Police in Grapevine, Texas, are responding to reports of an ‘active shooter’ The Great Wolf Lodge was placed on lockdown and guests were urged not to leave their rooms as officers … Read more

Couple hauled into court after threatening to spray their neighbour with garden pipe again

War of the hoses: Retired quantity surveyor and his wife, both 73, are hauled into court after threatening to spray their MBE-winning neighbour with garden pipe again Barry and Hellynne Lee, both 73, were subject to a restraining order by courts Order was imposed after they soaked MBE-winning neighbour Harold Burrows, 71, with a hosepipe … Read more

Driver films police officer threatening to smash his car window

Driver films police officer threatening to smash his car window and telling him ‘you’re getting a ticket for something’ during traffic stop A police officer has been accused of being heavy-handed following a traffic stop A motorist claimed the Dorset Police officer was aggressive during the stop The driver was pulled over by police in … Read more

Lucy Spraggan flaunts her washboard abs and slams ‘life threatening fad diets’

She’s a fitness fanatic who is vocal about body positivity on her social media pages. And Lucy Spraggan has shared before and after comparison shots on her Instagram account on Sunday while reflecting on her fitness journey, which has seen her drop three dress sizes. The former X Factor star, 29, could be seen in … Read more

Thug is jailed for 27 months for threatening shopkeeper with hunting knife

Baby-faced thug, 21, is jailed for 27 months after shopkeeper he threatened with hunting knife during violent failed robbery recognised him as a regular customer on Facebook Struan MacDonald, 21, burst into shop threatening Julie O’Brien with large knife Desperately tried to open till but he fled the My Local Store empty handed Following tip-off … Read more

BBC sends elderly ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning of fine

The BBC has been accused of ‘terrifying’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine if they do not pay the £157.50-a-year cost. Social media users complained online after receiving the letters, which are emblazoned with red capital letters and informed recipients they could face prosecution. The letter reads: ‘Our … Read more

BBC ‘terrifies’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine

The BBC has been accused of ‘terrifying’ the elderly with ‘threatening’ licence fee letters warning viewers of a £1,000 fine if they do not pay the £157.50-a-year cost. Social media users complained online after receiving the letters, which are emblazoned with red capital letters and informed recipients they could face prosecution. The letter reads: ‘Our … Read more

My abusive ex partner is threatening to sue me for half my flat

My abusive ex-partner is threatening to sue for half my flat, though it’s mine and he never paid rent – what can I do? By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 07:45 BST, 18 September 2020 | Updated: 07:45 BST, 18 September 2020 My ex-partner is threatening to take me to court for half of my … Read more

Why is Boris Johnson threatening to ‘tear up’ Brexit divorce terms? 

Brexit trade talks were on the verge of collapse today after Boris Johnson threatened to rewrite the terms of the UK’s split from the European Union.  The UK Government is pushing through legislation that could effectively override the Withdrawal Agreement which was thrashed out with the bloc at the end of last year. Mr Johnson … Read more

Children are back at school but unions are threatening to hobble universities, writes DAVID BLUNKETT

After six long months, our children are finally returning to school and that news has cheered me enormously. Initial reports suggest attendance rates are high. Parents and teachers know that being back in the classroom has incalculable benefits not only for children’s education and futures, but for their mental health and family life, too. If … Read more