A landslide has caused a significant disruption for drivers on the Isle of Skye, resulting in the closure of the A855 road and triggering a 40-mile detour. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when part of the ground gave way beside the A855, located north of Uig, and slid onto a nearby access road. Following… Continue reading Island drivers face 40-mile diversion after landslide on A855 on Skye
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Youth charged after shopping centre attack leaves teenager in hospital
A teenager has been formally charged following an assault involving multiple youths inside a shopping centre in Glasgow, which resulted in another teenager requiring hospital treatment. The incident took place at the St Enoch Centre on Friday afternoon, where video footage shared on social media captured the moment a young man using a crutch and… Continue reading Youth charged after shopping centre attack leaves teenager in hospital
Police appeal to help find heavily pregnant woman last seen in Leicester
Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating a heavily pregnant woman who has been reported missing. Leicestershire Police shared that Charlie Ryan was last seen on Friday morning in the Groby Road vicinity near the New Parks Way roundabout in Leicester. Charlie Ryan, aged 31, is described as white, approximately 165 cm (5 feet 5… Continue reading Police appeal to help find heavily pregnant woman last seen in Leicester
Crossnacreevy: Men who died in workplace incident named by police
The police have identified two men who lost their lives following a workplace accident on a road in County Down last Friday. The victims were Joseph Hobbs, aged 23, from Comber, and Mark Glover, aged 38, from Ballygowan. Both individuals received medical attention at the scene but were subsequently declared dead. The tragic event took… Continue reading Crossnacreevy: Men who died in workplace incident named by police
Mum of baby found on Bangor shoreline urged to call special number
Police in North Wales have established a dedicated helpline to reach out to the mother of a newborn girl whose body was discovered along a shoreline near Bangor. The infant was found by a member of the public on the Menai Strait shore close to Siliwen Road in Gwynedd last Sunday afternoon, shortly before 5… Continue reading Mum of baby found on Bangor shoreline urged to call special number
Bluetongue restriction zone extension a 'positive thing' for farmers
A comprehensive bluetongue restriction zone has now been established across all of Scotland in response to the spread of the viral disease affecting livestock such as sheep and cattle. The Scottish government describes this update as a beneficial measure, aiming to simplify the process for farmers wanting to move uninfected animals to market, as it… Continue reading Bluetongue restriction zone extension a 'positive thing' for farmers
I interviewed Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike 20 years ago
Around twenty years ago, Helen Roberts conducted an interview with Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, aiming to uncover the person behind the violent murder of Colleen Slemmer. At that time, Pike was 30 years old and had spent 11 years on death row, having been the youngest woman in the United States to… Continue reading I interviewed Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike 20 years ago
Men in court over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
Two men from Iran have appeared in court facing terrorism-related charges linked to an alleged scheme aimed at targeting the Jewish community in Manchester using a homemade explosive device. Rahman Salehi, 34, residing in Salford, and 36-year-old Salam Ahmadyan, originally from Liverpool, were formally charged at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. They stand accused of preparing or… Continue reading Men in court over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
Laura Kuenssberg: Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to take her party back to its roots
The upcoming Conservative Party conference in 2026 will once again utilize Birmingham’s Symphony Hall as the principal venue, reflecting the event’s substantial scale. This marks a return to the prominent stage previously shared by performers such as the rock band Marillion and soprano Katherine Jenkins. Unlike past occasions where the national party leader was confined… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to take her party back to its roots
Boy, 6, who died in Llanfairfechan crash named as Harrison Jones
Kate Jones initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral and memorial expenses for Harrison, as well as to support the family with essential household bills during this difficult time. The fundraiser aims to provide financial relief while Harrison’s parents take time off work to mourn their loss. By Saturday morning, the donations were approaching… Continue reading Boy, 6, who died in Llanfairfechan crash named as Harrison Jones