England is gearing up for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson set to make his national team debut. Anderson, who was recently called up by head coach Thomas Tuchel, will join Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze in midfield for the highly-anticipated match at Villa Park on Saturday.… Continue reading England: Elliot Anderson set to make international debut
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Belfast: Thousands attend Gaza protest march in city
A massive protest took place in Belfast, with thousands of participants demanding sanctions against Israel in solidarity with Palestinians. Organized by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, this demonstration is part of a series of protests happening in various towns and cities on both sides of the Irish border. Similar protests are also taking place in… Continue reading Belfast: Thousands attend Gaza protest march in city
Court summons for South West Water over Brixham parasite outbreak
The court has issued a summons to South West Water following an investigation into a parasite outbreak that affected the water supply in Brixham, Devon. Over 100 cases of cryptosporidiosis were linked to the outbreak, leading to sickness and diarrhoea in May 2024. The Drinking Water Inspectorate revealed that the summons was issued to the… Continue reading Court summons for South West Water over Brixham parasite outbreak
Do Reform's economic plans add up?
BBC Verify policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu reports from Reform UK’s conference in Birmingham, where Nigel Farage is aiming to maintain the party’s momentum following the general election. Farage has made bold claims about becoming the next prime minister, prompting greater scrutiny of Reform’s economic plans. The party has proposed significant government savings by… Continue reading Do Reform's economic plans add up?
Vapes laced with spice drug sold to schoolchildren on Snapchat
sick, dizzy, and unable to sleep, while Ella’s stepmother, Helen, said she feared the worst. “There were times when she was just lifeless, and her breathing was really shallow,” Helen said. “After she had been out all night we could not wake her up, and she was very, very cold.” Both young girls suffered from… Continue reading Vapes laced with spice drug sold to schoolchildren on Snapchat
Police warning ahead of pro-Palestine protest in Edinburgh
Edinburgh police have issued a warning to demonstrators participating in a protest, emphasizing that officers will enforce the law if there is any visible or vocal backing of Palestine Action. This group had been deemed illegal by the UK government earlier in the year under anti-terrorism laws. Despite this, the organisers, who are advocating for… Continue reading Police warning ahead of pro-Palestine protest in Edinburgh
TikTok tourists ruin Bourton-on-the-Water, councillor says
Bourton-on-the-Water, a quaint village known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, is facing a threat from what some are calling “TikTok tourists”. These visitors are accused of exploiting the village’s charm and heritage for social media content, rather than appreciating its cultural significance. Cotswold district councillor Jon Wareing raised concerns about the impact of these… Continue reading TikTok tourists ruin Bourton-on-the-Water, councillor says
Fire breaks out at BBC's former HQ Television Centre
A fire broke out in a restaurant at the BBC’s former Television Centre headquarters in west London, prompting about 100 firefighters to respond. The London Fire Brigade deployed 15 engines to the nine-storey building on Wood Lane, White City. The building, which now houses a restaurant and flats, along with television studios, saw an unspecified… Continue reading Fire breaks out at BBC's former HQ Television Centre
Star Wars: Darth Vader's lightsaber sells for £2.7m at LA auction
A lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader in the classic Star Wars movies has fetched a whopping $3.6m (£2.7m) at an auction. The prop, which appeared in films like The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, was deemed the highlight of the first day of sales at an auction held in Los Angeles on… Continue reading Star Wars: Darth Vader's lightsaber sells for £2.7m at LA auction
Staffordshire boy, 14, set for university after A-level success
Elias, a 14-year-old boy from Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, who has been homeschooled since the Covid pandemic, is set to attend university at Imperial College London in late September after excelling in his A-levels four years ahead of schedule. Securing four A*s and an A in his exams, Elias will be studying biomedical engineering at the prestigious… Continue reading Staffordshire boy, 14, set for university after A-level success