A British national, Dylan Phelan, has received a sentence of six years and four months for his role in encouraging a vulnerable 21-year-old American citizen, Travis Dyer, to commit suicide via a video call. Phelan was part of a Discord group that actively groomed Mr. Dyer into taking his own life, exploiting his severe mental health struggles.
Weeks ahead of the crucial Makerfield by-election, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has indicated a readiness to contest the Labour leadership, while also unveiling national policy proposals on business rates and social care. His statements come as polling suggests a competitive race in Makerfield, with Labour facing challenges from Reform UK and Restore Britain.
Gareth Jones, a survivor of the 1966 Aberfan disaster, met Noah, the 10-year-old great-grandson of Stephen Andrew, the caretaker who pulled Jones to safety. The unexpected encounter occurred during a school visit where Jones was recounting his experiences.
