'Cruel and calculating' fraudster pressured pensioner into handing over £400,000 in three-year con

Pillow Queens have announced a new album titled ‘Name Your Sorrow’ and have shared its lead single ‘Gone’.The Irish indie rock band – comprised of Pamela Connolly, Sarah Corcoran, Rachel Lyons and Cathy McGuinness – are set to release their third LP on April 19. ‘Name Your Sorrow’ is available for pre-save/pre-order here.With lyrics “Tried to be your rock / But I’m just your fool / I could make it stop / but I’m not that cool / I was in your top five things to do”, the album’s lead single ‘Gone’ describes the exiting of a collapsing relationship.Speaking about the track in a press release, Pillow Queens said “‘Gone’ is a song that looks into the vapid nature of brief romantic encounters and the hyperbole that can become so monotonous, it makes you jaded.”Lead vocalist, guitarist and bassist Pamela Connolly added, “Lines like, ‘I was in your top five things to do’ convey a lack of self-worth that’s tackled throughout the album.

National Holocaust Memorial Day is taking place today, January 27. First held in 2001, Holocaust Memorial Day serves to provide people across the world with an opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and what can be done to challenge prejudice today.

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been released from jail just three years into his sentence for killing his Tinder date. The 36-year-old was given a six-year sentence over the death of Charlotte Brown.

The shocking case of a Renton NHS worker who has waited more than three years for a knee replacement was raised at Holyrood last week.

Viaplay‘s Central and Eastern European production division Paprika Studios has exited the Scandinavian media group.

The Courthouse, a restaurant, bar and hotel in Knutsford has closed after its owners Flat Cap Hotels fell into administration. A spokesperson for the venue confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that administrators have been appointed, and cited issues including the pandemic, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

the Telegraph reported.Harry now faces having to pay the newspaper’s $316,774.25 fees as well as his own attorneys – which could result in a bill totaling over $950,000.The California-based prince’s decision to drop the case was first reported by the Mail on Sunday’s sister publication, the Daily Mail.Harry had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article that accused him of misleading the public about his willingness to pay for his personal security, the Telegraph explained.Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, famously lost their personal security when they stepped down from royal duties in 2020.In the article, the Mail on Sunday alleged that Harry only offered to pay for his own protection after he filed a legal complaint against the Home Office.In December, he lost his attempt to have the paper’s defense thrown out – meaning the litigation would proceed to the High Court, where Harry would have to prove that the story actually caused “serious harm,” the Telegraph said.The publisher, Mr.

The Uk Government has announced further details on its plans to ensure parents and carers are able to claim National Insurance (NI) credits for years where they have not claimed Child Benefit. This will help more people to fill gaps in their National Insurance record to claim more State Pension in retirement.

Nicki Minaj has announced new UK, European and US dates for her ‘Pink Friday 2‘ 2024 world tour – see the full list of shows below.The first leg of the tour – featuring US, UK and European gigs – was announced last year and will kick off on March 1 in California.The existing dates run until early June, but new shows have now been added to the lengthy tour.New shows will take place in Glasgow, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago and more.See the full list of ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour dates below, with newly added gigs in bold. Tickets for the new dates go on sale at 9am local time on Friday, January 19.

A conspiracy theory suggesting Taylor Swift penned the novel Argylle has been dismissed by the film's director Matthew Vaughn.

Retirement may be a while off for some people or just around the corner for others, but pensions expert Helen Morrissey, is urging everyone to give some serious thought to deferring making a claim for State Pension, as it could boost their annual later-life income by more than £600.

André Onana has likened choosing to represent either Manchester United or Cameroon to being asked to pick your favourite parent after he finally arrived at the Africa Cup of Nations this week.

Nearly a year to the day after a bombshell ruling which found a two-year-old boy died because of prolonged exposure to damp and mould, residents living in homes managed by the same organisation claim their properties are still riddled with similar problems.

Michael Rosen has shared an update on his own health battle and praised Kate Garraway following the tragic death of her husband, Derek Draper.

A move to consider automatic pardons for Scots victims of the Horizon scandal was celebrated last night by wrongly-convicted post masters.

Barry Keoghan is opening up about his personal life.

Barry Keoghan is opening up about his personal life.

Zara and Mike Tindall have made their annual return to Australia and have been pictured soaking up the sun while attending key 2024 Magic Millions events.The pair, who have seemingly left their three children - Mia, Lena and Lucas - back in the UK, have often spoken about their love of the country and even joked they would love to move there one day.The King's niece, 42, and her former rugby pro husband, 45, put on a loved up display at Surfer's Paradise in Queensland as she appeared at the Magic Millions Barrier Draw. Making sure it was a very star-studded affair, Zara was joined by her cousin Prince Harry's best friend Nacho Figueras, and Chris Hemsworth's wife Elsa Pataky.

Jeffrey Epstein document dump, and it seems as though there’s “not much” his brother, King Charles, can do about it.The royal family is now facing “unprecedented” pressure, according to a royal commentator, who says the monarch made a “mistake” by inviting the disgraced Duke of York to Sandringham for Christmas.“We’re only six days into it and the pressure on Prince Andrew and the royal family is now mounting to a level which is almost unprecedented,” royal expert and commentator Charles Rae told GB News.“We have a King who is now under great pressure to do something about Andrew. There is not much he can do.

Cillian Murphy and Oppenheimer have lead the big wins at this year's star-studded Golden Globes as the Irish star was named best actor in a drama for his role in the 2023 thriller. Collecting his gong at the Golden Globes ceremony, the 47 year old said: “I knew the first time I walked on a Chris Nolan set it was different.