Grave found of 'Humbug Billy' whose sweets killed 21

Volunteers in Bradford have unearthed the unmarked grave of "Humbug Billy" (William Hardaker), the 19th‑century shopkeeper whose arsenic‑laced sweets killed 21 people in 1858.
Undercliffe Cemetery plans to mark the plot with a humbug‑shaped headstone and develop the site into an educational visitor attraction.
The poisoning was later blamed on a pharmacy mix‑up over sugar; Hardaker was never prosecuted, was left partially paralysed and died in 1866.

Crime Attractions

March 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM

A massive collapse of garbage at Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta after heavy rain killed at least five people and left several others missing.
More than 300 rescuers with heavy machinery and sniffer dogs are searching amid unstable heaps, and officials warn further risk as rain is forecast.
The disaster highlights chronic overcapacity at Indonesia’s largest landfill and the government’s push for a waste‑to‑energy overhaul to reduce open dumping.

Disasters Politics

March 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM

UConn’s upset loss to Marquette could cost them a 1-seed and shake up the Selection Sunday picture.
Florida has surged from a 5-4 start to finish 20-2 and clinch the SEC — suddenly a real 1-seed contender.
Miami (Ohio) is 31-0 but remains unranked due to a weak schedule, sparking the classic “undefeated mid‑major” debate.

Sports

March 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM

Sergiño Dest suffered an upper‑leg/left hamstring injury for PSV and now looks likely to miss the U.S. friendlies vs. Belgium (Mar. 28) and Portugal (Apr. 1) in Atlanta.
PSV says the recovery timeline is uncertain but Dest is aiming to return in time for next summer’s World Cup on home soil (U.S./Canada/Mexico).
If he can’t make the tournament, contenders to fill right back include Tim Weah, Alex Freeman and Joe Scally.

Sports

March 9, 2026 at 4:44 AM

A pitch invasion after Celtic’s penalty shootout win at Ibrox turned violent as Rangers fans breached barriers, flares were thrown and police/stewards formed a human wall to restore order.
It was the first full Broomloan Stand allocation since 2018, with about 7,500 Celtic supporters attending and a return of the traditional derby atmosphere.
Officials condemned the scenes — ministers called the pyrotechnics “reckless” — and the Scottish FA has launched an immediate investigation.

Sports Crime

March 9, 2026 at 4:40 AM