Naomi Long, leader of the Alliance party, expressed concern about the future of Northern Ireland’s institutions, emphasizing that without increased flexibility and goodwill, sustaining them until the next election will be challenging. She pointed out that these institutions have always been in a fragile state and warned that either major party could withdraw, potentially causing… Continue reading Wheels coming off Stormont, says Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy
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'Devoted' dad dies after an alleged assault in Turkey
Scot James, aged 34, from Maesteg in Bridgend county, passed away in hospital on Sunday following an alleged assault in Turkey that occurred earlier in July. Scottish authorities are currently probing the circumstances surrounding the incident with assistance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). James had been transported back to Wales by air… Continue reading 'Devoted' dad dies after an alleged assault in Turkey
Budget to be held on 28 October, John Healey announces
Chancellor John Healey has set the date for his inaugural Budget, scheduling it for Wednesday, 28 October. In a video statement, Healey emphasized that this Budget aims to decentralize power and financial resources, transferring control from Westminster to communities across Britain. He highlighted that the Budget will be grounded in fiscal discipline, comply with established… Continue reading Budget to be held on 28 October, John Healey announces
UK weather: England and Wales on course for driest July on record
July is shaping up to be one of the warmest months on record across much of the United Kingdom. Preliminary data from the Met Office, covering up to the 30th of July, indicates that Wales is likely to experience its warmest July in terms of mean temperature, a figure representing the average temperature over each… Continue reading UK weather: England and Wales on course for driest July on record
High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
A High Court ruling has rejected the challenge against the development of a large Chinese embassy near the Tower of London on the former Royal Mint site. This outcome has been met with disappointment by the Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA), which represents around 100 local residents and businesses. The group raised concerns that… Continue reading High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
Legacy funeral home boss Robert Bush jailed for 20 years
A former funeral director has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after it was revealed that he neither buried nor cremated numerous bodies and instead gave grieving families the ashes of unrelated individuals. Robert Bush pleaded guilty to 67 offences following a police investigation at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull during March 2024,… Continue reading Legacy funeral home boss Robert Bush jailed for 20 years
Cardiff residents call for quarry to shut after flooding 'incident'
Residents of Heol Berry are beginning to unite in opposition to the blasting activities associated with a nearby quarry, according to Paul Kipling. Although no formal group has been established yet, Kipling emphasized the community’s shared desire to halt the blasting. He expressed concern over the fairness of allowing operations to continue unchecked, stating, “If… Continue reading Cardiff residents call for quarry to shut after flooding 'incident'
Greek police looking for 'American friends' of dead woman found in suitcase
Greek authorities are currently investigating the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a Scottish woman whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens. The 38-year-old, known as Lisa to her family, was found on 18 July inside an abandoned building located in the Kypseli neighborhood. Reports indicate that a homeless man came across the body. Lisa… Continue reading Greek police looking for 'American friends' of dead woman found in suitcase
Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Axel Rudakubana, the man convicted of killing three children in Southport, now faces additional charges related to incidents while incarcerated. Authorities have accused him of committing three separate assaults and possessing a weapon during his time at HMP Belmarsh over a six-month period from May to October 2025. The 19-year-old was responsible for the tragic… Continue reading Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Meet the Dorset sheep farmer turned WWE wrestler
Tristan Angels has transitioned from working on his family’s sheep farm in Dorset to making a name for himself in the wrestling world in the United States. Raised on a farm in Kimmeridge, Tristan’s life took a dramatic turn after attending a wrestling event at Bournemouth Pavilion when he was 18. This experience sparked his… Continue reading Meet the Dorset sheep farmer turned WWE wrestler