Moment giant fin whale caught feeding on off Pembrokeshire coast

Morgan spoke about the challenges of filming whales at sea, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a respectful distance to avoid disturbing the animals. “We do what we can to keep our distance in the boat but unfortunately nature can have a mind of its own sometimes,” she explained. She recounted occasions when they were anchored… Continue reading Moment giant fin whale caught feeding on off Pembrokeshire coast

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

The UK government has announced plans to send RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a defensive operation in response to increasing missile and drone assaults carried out by the Houthi movement. This deployment aims to safeguard key cities and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia from aerial attacks, with the initiative authorized by… Continue reading UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'

A woman alleging that Russell Brand sexually assaulted her has characterized the incident as both “frenzied” and “violent.” Brand, aged 51, currently faces a total of seven charges, including three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault. These accusations are brought forward by six different women and cover… Continue reading Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'

Newport: Three children injured after school bus crashes into railway bridge

According to police reports, three children sustained injuries when a school bus collided with a railway bridge. The incident took place on Tregare Street in Newport, with authorities receiving the initial call at approximately 07:45 BST on Tuesday. Gwent Police confirmed the details of the collision but have not yet released further information regarding the… Continue reading Newport: Three children injured after school bus crashes into railway bridge

Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

Recent official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a significant decline in job vacancies across the UK, marking the largest drop since the start of the year. Between July and September, the number of available positions fell by 21,000, settling at 691,000. This decrease is mainly attributed to smaller companies scaling back… Continue reading Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

Revolut down as thousands of users report app not working

Revolut has encountered a significant service disruption affecting numerous features, leading to issues reported by thousands of its customers. On Tuesday morning, users of the digital banking platform experienced difficulties with certain payments and accessing their funds through the app. Reports tracked by Downdetector indicated over 1,500 users had filed complaints regarding problems with Revolut’s… Continue reading Revolut down as thousands of users report app not working

Esther Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death

Dame Esther Rantzen, the celebrated broadcaster and founder of Childline, left behind a poignant posthumous note expressing her frustration at being “deprived of any choice over my own death.” The 86-year-old passed away at her home in Bramshaw, New Forest, Hampshire, on 30 September after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier in 2023.… Continue reading Esther Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death

Broomfield Hospital's NHS trust prosecuted over children's deaths

An NHS trust is facing legal action following the deaths of two children who suffered from sepsis, according to information obtained by the BBC. The charges involve the care provided to Zadie Ajetunmobi, aged three, who passed away just hours after being admitted to Broomfield Hospital in Essex with a high fever of 40°C (104°F)… Continue reading Broomfield Hospital's NHS trust prosecuted over children's deaths

'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say

A recent survey conducted for the BBC reveals that over 40% of teenagers in the UK are seeking greater opportunities for work experience while still at school. Similarly, many young people want enhanced guidance on job applications. The poll, carried out by Survation and involving 2,000 participants aged 13 to 18, explored what support these… Continue reading 'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say