A massive fire erupted early Wednesday morning at a factory near the intersection of Sunbeam Street and Upper Villiers Street in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. GMT, the blaze began, with cylinders inside the building exploding due to the intense heat. In response, over 100 firefighters were deployed to the scene, supported by up… Continue reading 'Shut all windows' plea as huge Wolverhampton fire guts factory
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Serial killer Steve Wright charged with murder of Victoria Hall in Suffolk
Steve Wright, a convicted serial killer from Suffolk, is facing new charges in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl that occurred over 25 years ago. The victim, Victoria Hall, was found deceased five days after she was last seen following a night out in Felixstowe in September 1999. Wright, now 67 years old… Continue reading Serial killer Steve Wright charged with murder of Victoria Hall in Suffolk
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
TGI Fridays has shut down 16 of its UK locations, resulting in 456 job losses. The chain, known for its American-style casual dining, will continue to operate its remaining 33 restaurants following a rescue deal. This arrangement came about after Interpath was appointed administrator for Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, the company responsible for managing… Continue reading TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
Newry: Man seriously burnt in petrol bomb attack
In Newry, a house suffered severe damage after being targeted in a petrol bomb attack, resulting in a man being hospitalized and a family dog losing its life. The incident occurred in the early hours, with police receiving a report around 02:20 GMT that an explosive device had been hurled through the living room window… Continue reading Newry: Man seriously burnt in petrol bomb attack
Two offshore wind farms win funding off Wales coastline
Two offshore wind farms situated near the west and north coasts of Wales have recently been awarded funding by the UK government, a move expected to generate up to 7,000 new jobs. One of these, the Erebus wind farm, planned off Pembrokeshire, aims to become Wales’ inaugural floating offshore wind development, following similar ventures already… Continue reading Two offshore wind farms win funding off Wales coastline
Rachel Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
The Chancellor has expressed deep concern over the burden that rising business rates are placing on pubs. While she indicated that measures to ease the impending rate increases for pubs are imminent, she appeared hesitant to extend similar support to other segments of the hospitality industry. Rachel Reeves assured that an announcement aimed specifically at… Continue reading Rachel Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
Supporters of the rap group Kneecap convened outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London ahead of an appeal hearing concerning the dismissal of a terrorism charge against one of the band’s members. The UK government is challenging the September 2025 ruling that had nullified the case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh on procedural grounds… Continue reading Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Labour members to cease making excuses regarding the slow progress in public service reforms. Speaking at a think tank conference, he criticized what he described as an “excuses culture” within the centre-left, warning that such an attitude damages their credibility. “If we tell the public that we can’t… Continue reading Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour
Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms Berwick Bank
A major new offshore wind farm is planned off the coast of East Lothian, following the award of a significant contract by the UK government. SSE is set to develop the Berwick Bank wind farm, located in the outer Firth of Forth, which will feature up to 307 turbines. This installation is projected to generate… Continue reading Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms Berwick Bank
UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises
The UK has recently awarded contracts for an unprecedented number of offshore wind projects, marking a significant push toward expanding the nation’s clean energy capacity. These developments cover locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, and notably include what is projected to be the largest offshore wind farm in the world, situated off Scotland’s coast in… Continue reading UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises