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Brooke and Wil became parents to their son Gwilym Ioan last December, following a caesarean birth. Brooke, 28, who works alongside her husband for a Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd at the Welsh Parliament, described the early days after Gwilym’s arrival as challenging. “During that first week he was very sleepy, didn’t wake very… Continue reading Calls to give parents in Wales a voice in stillbirth and baby death reviews

The Argentine government has initiated legal proceedings to halt the exploration of oil and gas reserves located to the north of the Falkland Islands, intensifying the ongoing dispute with the United Kingdom. According to a statement from Buenos Aires, the request submitted to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea seeks to prevent… Continue reading Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration

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A recent comprehensive report from the independent football regulator (IFR) has revealed that the financial health of English football clubs is alarmingly precarious. The study highlights that a vast majority of clubs are operating at a loss, with nearly two-thirds of those in the English Football League (EFL) and National League classed as insolvent. The… Continue reading Independent regulator report says English football finances are 'dangerously exposed'

MI5 is currently allocating more resources to combat threats from foreign states than it did during the Cold War, according to the agency’s director, Sir Ken McCallum. Over the past decade, the intelligence service has witnessed a fourfold increase in threats from hostile nations, identifying Russia as the foremost aggressor. Additionally, there has been a… Continue reading MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief

A 66-year-old Maserati driver, Ronald Dowling, has received a suspended prison sentence after causing a crash that killed a woman and seriously injured two others. The incident occurred on 26 October 2023 at New Inn, Pontypool, when Dowling overtook another vehicle in heavy rain, lost control due to aquaplaning, and collided with Sharon Berry’s car.… Continue reading Maserati driver gets suspended sentence after killing woman in Pontypool crash

Sir Ken McCallum, the head of MI5, has acknowledged that Russian interference occurred during the Brexit referendum but cautioned against exaggerating its influence on the final outcome. His remarks followed comments from Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who stated it was “clear” that Moscow had interfered in the 2016 vote, a statement that triggered criticism from… Continue reading MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote

A police officer facing serious allegations in Shetland has maintained his innocence during his trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. Carmichael John Williamson, commonly known as John Williamson, stands accused of multiple offenses, including assault and rape involving a teenage girl in the years 2014 and 2015. Additional charges include engaging in sexual activity… Continue reading Police officer tells rape trial he did not commit sex crimes

David Kogan, chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has made it clear that he would resign if faced with any political interference concerning the future of Manchester City. The IFR, under Kogan’s leadership, holds the authority to evaluate the suitability of football club owners and senior executives. This comes in the context of an… Continue reading Man City charges: Football regulator will quit if independence compromised

Approximately 4,700 individuals were evacuated in the City of London following the detection of a gas leak. The incident occurred on Old Broad Street, where the London Fire Brigade (LFB) was alerted at 10:55 BST. Upon arrival, firefighters identified a six-inch gas main that had been ruptured at a six-storey office building. To ensure safety,… Continue reading City of London gas leak sees about 5,000 evacuated from buildings