Police are investigating after a man was discovered unconscious with serious head injuries in Dungannon, County Tyrone. Reports indicate that the man was attacked by a group of up to 30 men armed with knives. The incident occurred at approximately 03:20 BST in Market Square and Irish Street, with police receiving reports of the group… Continue reading Dungannon: Man reportedly attacked by group of 30 men
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Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has proposed to the BBC that doctors and nurses should volunteer for weekend work in order to reduce waiting lists, with higher overtime pay as an incentive. The plan would cost £1.1bn per year and require the scrapping of non-dom tax status. Labour would allocate £1.5bn to the policy… Continue reading Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer
Significant quantity of drugs found off Dorset coast
A stash of class A drugs which would deal “a significant blow to the criminal networks involved” has been discovered on the south coast of England. A fisherman discovered the first batch of drugs, which are believed to be cocaine, on October 2. Further supplies were later discovered washed up on the Isle of Wight,… Continue reading Significant quantity of drugs found off Dorset coast
Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack
An individual identified as a British national is reportedly missing since Saturday’s attack by Palestinian militants in Israel. The embassy in the UK confirmed the development and revealed that London-born Jake Marlowe was working as security staff at an outdoor event close to Gaza border when he went missing. Though the details of Marlowe’s possible… Continue reading Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack
Liverpool crash: Police make further arrests after city centre crash
Further arrests have been made by police investigating a two-car collision which left a pedestrian in Liverpool city centre critically injured. The crash occurred after a white Audi was seen speeding down The Strand around 01:10 BST on Saturday. The Audi collided with a private hire car, which, in turn, hit a 44-year-old man near… Continue reading Liverpool crash: Police make further arrests after city centre crash
Marcel Fengler announces new EP ‘Unleashed’
Techno artist Marcel Fengler has revealed details of his next EP, titled ‘Unleashed’, set for release on October 13 on the Index Marcel Fengler label. The four-track EP features a remix from fellow countrymen SHDW & Obscure Shape and will be released digitally, with the vinyl version following at a later date. The title track… Continue reading Marcel Fengler announces new EP ‘Unleashed’
yourboykiran and Darama team up to launch Bubblin, share debut V/A release
London based yourboykiran and Darama have announced the launch of their new label, Bubblin. The duo aims to set it apart from the traditional associations of labels by incorporating defining features of accessibility and quality. Irrespective of genres, Bubblin is focused on eliciting the right emotional reaction from audiences through their “feeling” of “bass face… Continue reading yourboykiran and Darama team up to launch Bubblin, share debut V/A release
Back of Cockermouth's Old Courthouse collapses into river
A building in Cockermouth that is on the banks of the River Cocker has partially collapsed after heavy rainfall. The building is an old courthouse that is Grade II-listed. The back of the building has fallen into the river causing visible damage. The building has been abandoned for some time, but it was home to… Continue reading Back of Cockermouth's Old Courthouse collapses into river
Starmer defends NHS weekend working plans
Labour leader Keir Starmer has defended his plan to reduce NHS waiting lists in England by funding an additional two million hospital appointments annually outside traditional operating hours. The proposed initiative would provide £1.1 billion per year by eliminating the non-dom tax status, with the funds ensuring 40,000 out-of-hours appointments each week. Although NHS medical… Continue reading Starmer defends NHS weekend working plans
Israel attack: London police patrols increase amid celebration claims
After a series of videos emerged of individuals allegedly rejoicing in the Hamas attack on Israel, police patrols across London have been increased. According to immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who urged the Met Police to intervene, people were “glorifying the terrorist activities of Hamas”. The Met Police has promised a visible presence to “reassure communities”… Continue reading Israel attack: London police patrols increase amid celebration claims