UK News Daily Mickey Rourke Faces Big Brother Backlash, Police Renew Appeal in Brown Murder, UK Launches AI Energy Council, ARX Robotics Launches Armored Vehicle Plant, and more...
Apr 10, 2025
Mickey Rourke faces significant backlash for his behavior on Celebrity Big Brother, raising questions about LGBTQ+ representation. In a quest for justice, police renew their appeal regarding the unsolved murder of midwife Janet Brown, now offering a £20,000 reward. The UK launches an AI Energy Council, aiming to revolutionize clean energy initiatives. Meanwhile, ARX Robotics announces plans for the UK's first unmanned armored vehicle plant, creating 90 new jobs, while Ercol pushes to revive the furniture industry with a focus on local timber sustainability.
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Rourke's Big Brother Backlash
- Mickey Rourke's behavior on Celebrity Big Brother UK, including inappropriate gestures and a homophobic slur, sparked controversy.
- Viewers and fellow contestants criticized his actions, leading to calls for his removal from the show.
Unsolved Murder of Janet Brown
- Janet Brown, a 51-year-old midwife, was murdered in her home in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, in 1995.
- Police renewed their appeal for information, offering a £20,000 reward, as the case remains unsolved after 30 years.
UK AI Energy Council Launch
- The UK launched the AI Energy Council to explore the intersection of clean energy and artificial intelligence.
- The council aims to improve clean energy production and AI infrastructure while addressing sustainability concerns.