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During the China spying case, a crucial witness took the term “enemy” out of a witness statement that was submitted to prosecutors as it did not align with government policy at the time. Matthew Collins, deputy national security adviser, mentioned in a letter to MPs that the initial draft containing the term “enemy” was written… Continue reading China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories

Plaid Cymru pulled off a historic win in Caerphilly, ending Labour’s century-long grip on the area. The Welsh Parliament by-election saw Plaid’s Lindsay Whittle emerge victorious, securing 47% of the votes and a sizeable majority of 3,848. This marked a significant swing of 27% away from Labour, which had held the seat in both Westminster… Continue reading Plaid Cymru wins Caerphilly by-election for Welsh Parliament

TikTok star HSTikkyTokky, known in real life as Harrison Sullivan, has admitted to charges of dangerous driving and driving without insurance after evading police for close to a year following a collision. The 24-year-old was wanted by Surrey Police in connection with a car crash that occurred in Virginia Water on 24 March the previous… Continue reading TikTok star HSTikkyTokky pleads guilty to driving offences

The legal team overseeing the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry has stepped down following the recent resignation of the chairperson. Senior counsel Angela Graham KC, Laura Thomson KC, and Jason Beer KC have been leading the questioning during the hearings into Mr. Bayoh’s death. Additionally, junior counsel Rachel Barrett and Sarah Loosemore have also resigned from their… Continue reading Legal team in Sheku Bayoh death inquiry resigns

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Prince Andrew, who recently announced he would no longer be using his royal titles, was found to have received tens of thousands of pounds from a British businessman with ties to a wealth management firm involved in a pension scam. The Duke of York’s financial dealings have long been a subject of scrutiny, especially following… Continue reading Prince Andrew took money from firm linked to ripped-off pensioners

Plaid Cymru has emerged victorious in the recent Caerphilly byelection for the Welsh Parliament, marking a significant achievement for the party. Reform UK secured the second position, while Labour was relegated to third place, experiencing its first defeat in the region in approximately a century. Addressing the outcome of the byelection, Cabinet Office minister Nick… Continue reading Plaid Cymru leader says win is 'a reset for Welsh politics'

The prestigious Booker Prize organizers have recently introduced a new award specifically for children’s fiction, set to involve a panel of both child and adult judges. Known as the Children’s Booker Prize, this new accolade will debut in 2026 and will be granted annually starting in 2027, with a focus on recognizing outstanding contemporary fiction… Continue reading Booker Prize launches new award for children's fiction including young judges

A tragic incident involving two wheelchair users drowning and a third suffering serious injuries during a day trip resulted in a care home being ordered to pay over £200,000 for its failure to conduct basic safety checks. The incident took place at Roadford Lake near Launceston, Cornwall, in June 2022, when a leaking boat capsized,… Continue reading Devon care home fined £200K after two disabled residents drowned

Retail sales have experienced a consecutive upward trend for the fourth month, with consumers making significant purchases in both the gold and technology sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a 0.5% increase in sales volumes for September 2025, defying expectations of a -0.2% decrease. ONS senior statistician Hannah Finselbach noted that sales… Continue reading Retail sales hit highest level since 2022