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An asylum seeker has been jailed for seven years for raping an 18-year-old woman in a park, days after meeting her via a social media app.Mehmet Ogur, 27, who was living at the Holiday Inn Express in Tamworth, Staffordshire, forced himself on his victim last January and later sent her a messages saying he was sorry for what he had done.The trained veterinary technician was convicted of rape and attempted rape last summer, after denying any wrongdoing and claiming Google Translate had altered the meaning of the messages.The trial was told he attacked the woman after consensual cuddling and kissing,…
Zhao, who battled through four qualifying matches and then five more at the Crucible to become the first Asian player to win the world title in May, became the third Chinese player to make it into this year’s Masters quarter-finals.A break of 76 gave Wilson the opening frame as the Englishman looked to win a Masters match for the first time after losing in the opening round in 2021 and 2024 against Kyren Wilson and Shaun Murphy respectively.But Zhao ruthlessly punished loose safety shots from Wilson to win four frames in a row, thanks to breaks of 50, 51, 54…
A migrant has been jailed for seven years after raping a teenager in a park weeks after arriving in Britain on a small boat.Stafford Crown Court was told Kurdish asylum seeker Mehmet Ogur, who was living at the Holiday Inn Express in Tamworth, Staffordshire, forced himself on the 18-year-old victim last January. He met the woman in a park after they had been speaking over Snapchat and raped her, police said.The 27-year-old later sent her messages amounting to a “full and complete” admission, the court heard.He was understood to have arrived in Britain on a small boat weeks before the…
The chief executive of Rochdale Council has resigned over allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young female colleagues in a past job. James Binks was assistant chief executive at Manchester City Council when the alleged incident happened at a drinks event after work in 2024.Binks moved between the two authorities months later in January 2025 but was suspended in December after the allegations emerged. Rochdale Council has confirmed he left his post without a financial settlement.He was suspended by the council last month after it was reported that an internal investigation into the claims against him by Manchester City Council had…
Reform UK’s Chairman has revealed to GB News that they are expecting “imminent” defections from the Labour Party.Speaking to GB News, Dr David Bull said there are “many people” jumping the Labour ship to join Nigel Farage’s force “across all levels”, from local to parliamentary.The revelation comes after ex-Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi cut ties with the Conservatives to join Reform UK, declaring “Britain needs Reform”.Announcing his defection today, Mr Zahawi said: “I’ve made my mind up that the team that will deliver for this nation will be the team that Nigel will put together, and that’s why I’ve decided that…
The King’s Trust has begun their celebrations as they enter their 50th year of operation, by releasing a video proclaiming: “We are just getting started.”The charity was formed in 1976, when the then-Prince Charles completed his Royal Navy duty and dedicated his time to improving the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. Since its inception, the charity has helped over 1.3million young people in the UK, by providing them with essential skills to help them gain employment.In the new video, the charity said: “50 years, that’s half a century of determination, 50 years of struggle, passion and the…
Fears over upcoming inheritance tax changes are prompting a shift in how business owners plan for the future. Many are now accelerating decisions about who will take over their companies.Nearly one in five business owners are planning to transfer their companies to their children within the next five years as a direct response to Labour’s forthcoming inheritance tax reforms, new research reveals.A survey conducted by accountancy firm Moore UK found that 19 per cent of entrepreneurs intend to pass on their enterprises before death to minimise their tax liabilities.The findings come ahead of significant changes to Business Property Relief set…
Non-league Macclesfield have been drawn at home to Premier League high-flyers Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round.The National League North side beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition.Either Salford City or Swindon of League Two will visit Manchester City, while new Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior will take his side to former club Hull City.Premier League leaders and 14-time winners Arsenal will host 2013 winners Wigan at the Emirates, while Burnley host League One Mansfield Town.As it stands, Newcastle’s trip to Aston Villa is the only all-Premier…
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf. The 35-year-old American controversially quit the PGA Tour to join the Saudi Arabian-backed series in 2022 and won five events over four seasons.In December, Koepka announced that he was leaving the lucrative breakaway league despite reportedly having one year left on his contract and he recently reapplied for his PGA Tour membership. “When I was a child, I always dreamed about competing on the PGA Tour, and I am just as excited today…