A recent stabbing incident in Golders Green, north London, left two men hospitalized but stable. The victims, Shloime Rand, aged 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were attacked in the neighborhood. Authorities apprehended a 45-year-old man named Essa Suleiman, who is currently in custody facing suspicion of attempted murder. Isaac, a volunteer with the community safety… Continue reading 'I held down Golders Green suspect,' says volunteer who grabbed his leg
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'God gave me back my life' Golders Green victim tells BBC
On Wednesday in Golders Green, London, two Jewish men were victims of a stabbing attack, which authorities are currently investigating as a terrorist act. Among those injured was Shloime Rand, aged 34, who shared his harrowing experience with the BBC, describing his survival as nothing short of a “miracle.” During an interview with BBC special… Continue reading 'God gave me back my life' Golders Green victim tells BBC
Killer 'lied, deceived and out-manoeuvred' medical staff – ex-nurse
A former nurse has revealed at a public inquiry that a mentally ill man responsible for fatal attacks in Nottingham effectively deceived medical staff and outsmarted the healthcare system. Valdo Calocane, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, was convicted of stabbing to death three individuals—Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates—while also attempting to kill three… Continue reading Killer 'lied, deceived and out-manoeuvred' medical staff – ex-nurse
Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
The Bank of England has provided insights into how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could influence the UK economy and personal finances. This analysis comes amid growing uncertainty over the war’s impact on energy prices and inflation, prompting the central bank to evaluate several potential scenarios. One notable point is the possibility of… Continue reading Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
May full Moon: When to see the 'Flower Moon' rise this week
On Friday, 1 May, the night sky will be illuminated by May’s full Moon, commonly referred to as the Flower Moon. This lunar event reaches its peak fullness at 18:23. The name “Flower Moon” derives from the abundance of blooming flowers during May, marking a vibrant stage of spring. This particular full Moon is classified… Continue reading May full Moon: When to see the 'Flower Moon' rise this week
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
Chloe Hayward, reporting on the current health crisis, highlights the growing difficulty many patients in England face in obtaining essential medications. One such patient, Chloe, 29, who lives with epilepsy, expresses deep anxiety over the shortages, describing her experience as “just terrifying” and admitting she suffers panic attacks. Her key medication, Lamotrigine, vital in preventing… Continue reading The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
Restore Britain refunds crypto project's donations
A newly formed political party founded by former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has refunded donations received from a cryptocurrency project, following concerns raised with the Electoral Commission about the source of the funds. The donations originated from Britain Token, a memecoin created earlier this year by anonymous developers and investors. Labour MP Phil Brickell… Continue reading Restore Britain refunds crypto project's donations
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
Sir John Major has expressed strong concerns about the current state of British politics, urging the country to avoid frequent changes of prime ministers. The former Conservative leader criticized politicians who appear more focused on media performance and advancing their own careers than tackling significant long-term challenges facing the nation. In his view, the tendency… Continue reading UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
Pre-school asked to leave home will close without new premises
Rainbow Corner, a voluntary preschool operating since 1979 out of Deramore Orange Hall in Moira, County Down, is facing an uncertain future due to the need to relocate. The current landlord, Deramore Community Group, informed the nursery that it must vacate the premises by June 30, 2027, as the hall will no longer be available… Continue reading Pre-school asked to leave home will close without new premises
New GCSE assessments 'unsustainable' say teachers in Wales
The new GCSE requirements introduced in Wales have sparked significant concerns among teachers and pupils alike, who report increasing levels of stress and burnout due to the volume of non-examined assessments (NEAs). These reforms, implemented from September last year, allocate up to 40% of final grades to NEAs that must be completed under teacher supervision.… Continue reading New GCSE assessments 'unsustainable' say teachers in Wales