Jamie Varley, a 37-year-old teacher, has been convicted of the sexual abuse and murder of his adopted 13-month-old son, Preston Davey. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, was found guilty of allowing the child's death.
Carla Denyer, Member of Parliament for Bristol Central, has announced a several-week leave of absence due to professional burnout. The Green Party MP cited persistent health issues and medical advice as reasons for her decision.
Janice Nix, 67, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her five-year-old stepdaughter, Andrea Bernard, nearly five decades after the child died from severe burns. The conviction follows a 2022 police report by Andrea's older brother, Desmond Bernard, who detailed years of abuse.
Northern Ireland's Members of the Legislative Assembly are voting on a bill to outlaw hunting wild animals with dogs, a practice currently permitted only in Northern Ireland within the UK. Opponents claim the legislation could expose thousands of dog owners to prosecution, while the bill's sponsor points to successful implementation of similar laws in Scotland.
