The Prince of Wales has conveyed his heartfelt disappointment following England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. In a message released by Kensington Palace, he described feeling “gutted” over the outcome. He praised the team, calling them “the most complete England team in a tournament” and commended their determination and belief, which… Continue reading 'Gutted' Prince William leads tributes to defeated England team
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Drink and drug driver Teddy Picton sentenced over cyclist's crash death
A young man has been sentenced to seven years in a young offenders’ institution following a fatal collision in which he struck and killed a cyclist while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The incident occurred on 17 May 2025 in Grangetown, Cardiff, where Teddy Picton, aged 20, was driving on the wrong… Continue reading Drink and drug driver Teddy Picton sentenced over cyclist's crash death
Endangered Dartmoor ponies handed new protection after cull fears
Ministers have confirmed that the current population of Dartmoor ponies will be preserved, alleviating earlier worries about the possibility of a large-scale cull. Concerns had been raised by campaigners after Natural England introduced new contracts aimed at reducing grazing on Devon’s moorland commons. These changes had led to fears that up to 90% of the… Continue reading Endangered Dartmoor ponies handed new protection after cull fears
Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting London mosques
A 14-year-old boy has been formally charged with a terrorism offence after authorities uncovered an alleged plot targeting two mosques in London, connected to “extreme right-wing terrorism.” The Metropolitan Police initially detained the child at a south London residence on suspicion of damaging a vehicle. During the search, officers discovered several troubling documents. The boy… Continue reading Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting London mosques
Bangor teenager says she has nightmares after being groomed by Neil Foden
A young woman, referred to as Meg to protect her identity, has come forward claiming she was groomed by Neil Foden, a former headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd. Meg, who was 14 years old when the grooming occurred in 2023, describes enduring nightmares and flashbacks as a result. Although she states that Foden… Continue reading Bangor teenager says she has nightmares after being groomed by Neil Foden
Villagers in Glenmore evacuated as wildfire breaks out in Highlands
The capercaillie, a species native to Britain, disappeared from the region by the mid-18th century but was reintroduced to Perthshire in 1837. Despite conservation efforts, the bird’s numbers had previously suffered due to habitat destruction, predation of eggs, and collisions with deer fences. However, recent data shows a positive trend, with the population of breeding… Continue reading Villagers in Glenmore evacuated as wildfire breaks out in Highlands
Covid PPE fraudsters spent money on cars and watches
During the Covid-19 pandemic, a group involved in a scam targeting the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) misappropriated hundreds of thousands of pounds, spending the money on luxury items such as high-end cars, watches, and home renovations. Jogesh Bhandari, aged 59, and Craig Morris, aged 43, were found guilty at Leicester Crown Court on… Continue reading Covid PPE fraudsters spent money on cars and watches
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
The government is proposing new regulations that would require employers to include salary information in their job advertisements as part of a broader effort to revise anti-discrimination laws. Alongside salary details, other employment conditions may also need to be disclosed to applicants under these preliminary plans. Officials argue that increased transparency will better assist job… Continue reading Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
Ian Lavery, the Labour MP representing Blyth and Ashington in Northumbria, has spoken out against the discrimination faced by people with strong regional accents. During a parliamentary debate, he described mocking such accents as the final socially acceptable form of prejudice. Lavery emphasized that his own accent, rooted in the coal mining communities, is a… Continue reading Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
Tommy Robinson says he 'got it wrong' over Glasgow man falsely accused of filming children
On Sunday evening, Beg took his children to the park, but around 9 p.m., he noticed an anti-immigration protest approaching. The atmosphere quickly changed as a helicopter hovered overhead and a crowd carrying banners, some wearing balaclavas, advanced toward the area. As the situation grew tense, many people, including families, began to worry and left… Continue reading Tommy Robinson says he 'got it wrong' over Glasgow man falsely accused of filming children