Kevin Rawlinson

London

Reporter at The Guardian

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Six Bulgarians jailed after spying for Russia in UK

2 days ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Rawlinson |Ben Quinn |Daniel Boffey

Six Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia in Britain have received jail sentences of up to 10 years and eight months at the Old Bailey. Orlin Roussev, 47, who was the leader of the ring and had pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 10 years and eight months for his role in executing six “sophisticated” operations that risked national security and the safety of the public.
BBC art expert admits failing to report high-value sales to terrorism funding suspect

6 days ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Rawlinson

An art expert who has featured on BBC’s Bargain Hunt has admitted failing to report a series of high-value art sales to a man suspected of financing terrorism. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 during a hearing at Westminster magistrates court on Friday.
NHS England aims for faster cancer treatment with new data tool

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Kevin Rawlinson

A doctor examines a mammogram. NHS standards for cancer patients include that 85% should have started their treatment within 62 days of referral. A doctor examines a mammogram. NHS standards for cancer patients include that 85% should have started their treatment within 62 days of referral. Photograph: Malcolm Park/AlamyMillions of cancer patients have been promised faster diagnosis and treatment, with the rollout of a new technology across the NHS in England.
Russell Brand appears in court on charges of rape and sexual assault

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Rawlinson

Russell Brand has appeared in court on charges of rape and sexual assault. During a brief hearing at Westminster magistrates court on Friday, he was told he faced an Old Bailey trial on the five sexual offence charges. An investigation was launched after Brand was accused of sexual offences by several women, in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, in September 2023. Brand was charged by post last month.
Pulp and Pogues among artists defending Kneecap against ‘political repression’

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Rawlinson

Dozens of artists, including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream, have defended Kneecap, saying politicians should have no place in deciding who can or cannot play musical festivals. The Irish language rap trio have received heavy criticism from across the Commons benches over claims they called for MPs to be killed. Ministers have put pressure on the organisers of the Glastonbury festival over the group’s inclusion, while a gig at the Eden Project has been cancelled.
Going for Goldblum: fans flock to Jurassic Park star Jeff in London

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Rawlinson

In what was once a red-light district, between a furniture shop and a recruitment agency, Jeff Goldblum is selling T-shirts. And not only T-shirts, the Hollywood A-lister is also selling his own jazz albums, while meeting fans and signing their merchandise. He has not had to work too hard to sell himself to the crowds of people waiting to meet him on a sunny Monday afternoon in London – the queues stretched more than 50 yards.
Constance Marten ‘unable to grieve’ due to baby death case, Old Bailey hears

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Kevin Rawlinson

A woman accused of causing the death of her newborn child has said having to stand trial twice has prevented her grieving. Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon are being tried for the gross negligence manslaughter of their daughter Victoria, who died after they took her to live in a tent on the South Downs in early 2023. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey on Thursday, Marten was asked how she felt about the child’s death now.
Mourners honour ‘political genius’ Alex Salmon at Edinburgh service

Nov 30, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Kevin Rawlinson

A public service for the former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond was held on Saturday. A public service for the former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond was held on Saturday. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The GuardianThe former prime minister Gordon Brown and the Scottish first minister, John Swinney, were among those who gathered at a memorial service for Alex Salmond after his sudden death in October at the age of 69.
Ex Harrods director says Mohamed Al Fayed used cash bribes to ‘control’ staff

Nov 30, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Kevin Rawlinson

Mohamed Al Fayed, who died last year, has been accused of assaulting more than 100 victims. Mohamed Al Fayed, who died last year, has been accused of assaulting more than 100 victims. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The GuardianA former Harrods director has claimed he was handed envelopes of cash by Mohamed Al Fayed as part of the billionaire’s plan to control and manipulate senior management and cover up alleged incidents of sexual abuse.
Mourners honour ‘political genius’ Alex Salmond at Edinburgh service

Nov 30, 2024 | msn.com | Kevin Rawlinson

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