Relatives of those who died in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings mourned in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the attack. The fatal attacks were incidents of loyalist terror which caused the highest single-day death count in the Troubles. The bombings killed 33 people, including one pregnant woman, and left over 300 injured. The bombings… Continue reading Dublin and Monaghan bombings: Survivors recall day of blasts
Author: Dave Carter
Dublin and Monaghan bombings: 'Do not ask victims to move on'
The president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has stressed that families of the victims of the Troubles should not be told to “move on” and deserve the truth about what happened. Higgins made the comments at a commemoration event marking the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in which 33 people lost their… Continue reading Dublin and Monaghan bombings: 'Do not ask victims to move on'
Small boats: Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2024
The number of migrants crossing the English Channel in the first five months of 2024 has reached a record high. According to provisional Home Office data, a total of 9,681 arrivals have been detected since January 1. This figure surpasses the total for the same period in any year since recording began in 2018. The… Continue reading Small boats: Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2024
King Charles to attend D-Day commemorations in France
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles will attend events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day next month in Normandy, France. This comes after uncertainties due to the King’s cancer diagnosis. The commemoration ceremony will honour the largest seaborne invasion in history with 23 surviving veterans attending. The Royal family will also participate in UK… Continue reading King Charles to attend D-Day commemorations in France
Parasite outbreak cases in Devon double to 46
There has been a surge in the number of confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis in south Devon, doubling in size, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) officials. The South West Water (SWW) company’s CEO, Susan Davy, apologised and admitted that the company had “fallen significantly short” of providing safe drinking water. Health officials said that… Continue reading Parasite outbreak cases in Devon double to 46
‘TICKET Act’ passed in the US to enforce transparency in event pricing
The US House of Representatives has passed the TICKET Act in an effort to increase transparency in the ticketing industry. The bill calls for a complete overhaul of the industry, with ticket sellers required to clearly and prominently disclose fees at the start of the transaction. The total price, including an itemised list of added… Continue reading ‘TICKET Act’ passed in the US to enforce transparency in event pricing
Teacher guilty of sex with two boys
A Manchester Crown Court jury has found school teacher, Rebecca Joynes, guilty of six counts of sexual assault involving two male pupils. More specifically, Joynes was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with Boy A and two of sexual activity with Boy B. The jury heard that Joynes had been suspended when the school… Continue reading Teacher guilty of sex with two boys
Plaid pulls out of Senedd co-operation agreement
After a period of co-operation, Plaid Cymru has decided to end their agreement with the Labour party in the Senedd. The announcement comes from the leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth. Although he is proud of what the agreement achieved, he has serious concerns regarding various issues, including First Minister Vaughan Gething’s leadership campaign… Continue reading Plaid pulls out of Senedd co-operation agreement
Georgia festival 4GB called off amidst nationwide protests
The organisers of Georgian festival “4GB” have announced the cancellation of the 2024 edition due to political unrest in the country. The festival was slated to kick off in Saguramo from May 25-27 but was called off mere days before its commencement. In a statement posted on their Instagram page, the organisers cited the “situation… Continue reading Georgia festival 4GB called off amidst nationwide protests
Extremist Ahmed Alid jailed over Hartlepool street murder
Ahmed Alid, a Moroccan asylum seeker, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool in October. Alid, who stabbed Carney multiple times, claimed that the murder was committed in “revenge” for the Israel-Hamas conflict. Alid was also found guilty of attempting to murder his housemate, Javed Nouri, who… Continue reading Extremist Ahmed Alid jailed over Hartlepool street murder