Teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old in Guildford

Two teenagers have been formally charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Guildford. The incident took place in woodland near Stoke Park, off Lido Road, where police responded to reports of a stabbing at 18:10 GMT on Monday. Following the investigation, two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested. The… Continue reading Teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old in Guildford

Nicola Sturgeon denies using pressure to open Glasgow hospital early

Nicola Sturgeon has firmly denied claims that she exerted pressure to open Scotland’s largest hospital ahead of schedule or that she was aware of safety concerns involving the hospital’s water system. These statements follow similar denials from First Minister John Swinney, who was challenged by opposition MSPs in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week. The… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon denies using pressure to open Glasgow hospital early

The Traitors: Rachel's fate confirmed as Newry family and friends cheer on

In Rachel Duffy’s hometown of Newry, jubilant celebrations erupted as news spread of her victory on the BBC’s latest season of The Traitors. Alongside fellow traitor Stephen, Duffy successfully outmaneuvered the competition in the final episode on Friday, Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill

The government’s planned legislation concerning the Chagos Islands will not be discussed in the House of Lords as was initially scheduled. This bill, which proposes transferring sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius while allowing the UK to retain a key military base through a lease costing £101 million annually, was set for debate… Continue reading Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill

'He should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarks

Andy Reid’s life was forever altered during his third month in Afghanistan when he stepped on a Taliban improvised explosive device while on a routine patrol in Helmand Province. The explosion resulted in the loss of both his legs and one arm. Reflecting on the moment, Reid recalls, “I was there on the floor on… Continue reading 'He should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarks

Chris Mason: Keir Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Donald Trump

The prime minister has delivered his most forceful public rebuke yet of Donald Trump’s comments concerning the war in Afghanistan. Over the past week, Sir Keir Starmer has found himself compelled to publicly criticize the president on three separate occasions, despite efforts to cultivate a strong working relationship with him. Upon returning to Downing Street… Continue reading Chris Mason: Keir Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Donald Trump

Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

The Duke of Sussex has emphasized the need to honor the sacrifices made by NATO troops with honesty and respect, responding to remarks by the US president that suggested allied forces kept a distance from frontline combat in Afghanistan. Prince Harry, who was deployed twice to Afghanistan, highlighted the personal impact of the conflict, saying,… Continue reading Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

Angela Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election

Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, is reportedly opposed to any attempts to prevent Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, according to information obtained by the BBC. It is anticipated that Rayner will make her support for Burnham publicly known at the Labour north west regional conference scheduled for… Continue reading Angela Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election

250 councillors will serve seven year terms, following election delays

Recent confirmation of delays to English local elections means around 250 councillors could end up serving extended terms of up to seven years. This extension results from a significant reorganisation of local government, which has led nearly 30 councils to postpone their scheduled elections this year. Some councils proactively requested these deferrals, while others provided… Continue reading 250 councillors will serve seven year terms, following election delays