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Newcastle house explosion: Boy named locally as Archie York
The young boy who lost his life in a devastating house explosion has been identified as Archie York, aged just seven years old. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a huge explosion decimated six flats on Violet Close, located in Benwell, Newcastle. Sadly, it was later confirmed that Archie’s life had been taken in… Continue reading Newcastle house explosion: Boy named locally as Archie York
Politician's wife Lucy Connolly jailed for race hate post
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Lynette White: Murderer Jeffrey Gafoor to be released from prison
Jeffery Gafoor, who killed a young woman in Cardiff in 1988 before multiple miscarriages of justice took place, will be released from prison on licence after serving 21 years. Gafoor, 59, stabbed Lynette White more than 50 times and slit her throat on Valentine’s Day 1988, but was not jailed until 2003. Five men were… Continue reading Lynette White: Murderer Jeffrey Gafoor to be released from prison
Dawn Sturgess' life could have been saved by paramedics, inquiry told
An independent inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has revealed that ambulance crews were carrying medication which could have saved her life. Ms Sturgess was inadvertently exposed to the deadly nerve agent Novichok in Amesbury in June 2018. Medicine DuoDote, which is an antidote to nerve agent poisoning, had been introduced on all emergency… Continue reading Dawn Sturgess' life could have been saved by paramedics, inquiry told
Alex Salmond's body to be flown home to Scotland on Friday
The Alba Party has confirmed that the body of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will be returned to Scotland on Friday, following his death from a heart attack in North Macedonia on Saturday. A private family funeral is to be held, followed by a public memorial event. A plane has been chartered to repatriate… Continue reading Alex Salmond's body to be flown home to Scotland on Friday
Hunter's supermoon: when to see the brightest full moon of 2024
Get ready to gaze at the brightest full moon of 2024 in the coming couple of nights. Dubbed as the Hunter’s Moon, this October’s full moon is a supermoon, which means that it appears larger and brighter than the regular full moon. This supermoon is the third of the four that will appear in 2024.… Continue reading Hunter's supermoon: when to see the brightest full moon of 2024
Jay Cartmell, 8, died on rabbit shooting trip
A young boy, Jay Cartmell, aged eight, died following an alleged shotgun injury on a rabbit hunting trip in Warcop, near Appleby in Cumbria. An inquest into Jay’s death was formally opened at Cockermouth Coroners’ Court, though there was a suspension into the inquest while the police investigation is still ongoing. Jay Cartmell was airlifted… Continue reading Jay Cartmell, 8, died on rabbit shooting trip
'Dental deserts' – six councils refuse new NHS patients
BBC News research has discovered that six council areas in Scotland have no dental practices that can take on new adult NHS patients within three months. The British Dental Association in Scotland stated that patient access issues are a national problem and many dentists cannot afford to do NHS work. Only one in every four… Continue reading 'Dental deserts' – six councils refuse new NHS patients
Fresh-faced X Factor star to solo artist – Liam Payne's career highlights
The news of singer Liam Payne’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the music industry. The former One Direction member, who went on to have a successful solo career, passed away at the age of 31 while in Argentina. Fans and fellow musicians have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute… Continue reading Fresh-faced X Factor star to solo artist – Liam Payne's career highlights