Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader

Jane Dodds has declared her intention to step down as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats. Although she will continue to serve as the party’s sole Member of the Senedd (MS), she emphasized that expanding the party’s representation in Wales’ parliament should be the responsibility of a fresh generation. In a statement released Tuesday, Dodds… Continue reading Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader

Two re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident

Counter-terrorism authorities have re-arrested two men following an incident near RAF Fairford last month, according to police statements. The individuals, a 24-year-old British citizen and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national, are currently detained on suspicion of aiding a foreign intelligence agency under Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023. Investigators have indicated that the… Continue reading Two re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement

Situated approximately 150 miles (241.4 km) east of Aberdeen, the Jackdaw gas field is reported by its operators to potentially join the UK energy network within a matter of months. Meanwhile, Rosebank lies around 80 miles (128.7 km) northwest of Shetland and stands as the UK’s largest untapped oil field, with gas production also expected… Continue reading UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement

Bessbrook: Pair sentenced for human trafficking crimes

A man and a woman have been sentenced for multiple offences, including human trafficking. Gerald Corrigan, aged 66 and residing in Keeragh Park, Pomeroy, pleaded guilty to charges of human trafficking as well as possession and transfer of criminal property. He received a sentence totaling 16 months, divided into eight months of custody followed by… Continue reading Bessbrook: Pair sentenced for human trafficking crimes

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

Flutter, the owner of Paddy Power, has revealed intentions to reduce its workforce by as many as 1,400 positions. The company’s chief executive highlighted that the business “cannot fully absorb” the recent increases in taxes applied to the gambling sector. Employees located in Leeds and Dublin are expected to be heavily impacted, along with staff… Continue reading Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

UWE Bristol student murdered housemate in knife attack after rent dispute

A student has admitted to murdering his housemate after stabbing him more than 30 times during a masked attack. Zack Coughlan, aged 23, admitted his guilt over the killing of Jamie Collins, 21, which took place on April 8. The fatal assault occurred in an alley near their home, where Collins’ body was left unattended… Continue reading UWE Bristol student murdered housemate in knife attack after rent dispute

Tommy Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told

Tommy Robinson, a political activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been accused of sharing images of a journalist’s family on social media and threatening to visit their home. These allegations were presented in court, where Robinson faces two charges of harassment causing fear of violence directed at reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.… Continue reading Tommy Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told

Royals roll out the red carpet in Windsor for visiting Sultan

On Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Burnham will host his first state banquet since assuming office. The event will take place in St George’s Hall, where a grandly adorned table, capable of accommodating around 160 guests, has been arranged to honor those attending. Earlier in the year, in July, Burnham had a conversation with the Sultan… Continue reading Royals roll out the red carpet in Windsor for visiting Sultan

Moment giant fin whale caught feeding on off Pembrokeshire coast

Morgan spoke about the challenges of filming whales at sea, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a respectful distance to avoid disturbing the animals. “We do what we can to keep our distance in the boat but unfortunately nature can have a mind of its own sometimes,” she explained. She recounted occasions when they were anchored… Continue reading Moment giant fin whale caught feeding on off Pembrokeshire coast

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

The UK government has announced plans to send RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a defensive operation in response to increasing missile and drone assaults carried out by the Houthi movement. This deployment aims to safeguard key cities and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia from aerial attacks, with the initiative authorized by… Continue reading UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks