Category: UK News

Welsh Water’s new chief executive, Roch Cheroux, has emphasized the challenging decisions facing customers as the company seeks to address ageing infrastructure and historic under-investment. According to Cheroux, enhancements to the water and wastewater network require substantial new funding, which will inevitably lead to higher bills for consumers. He explained that there is no alternative… Continue reading Welsh Water customers have higher bills or slower improvements choice – new boss

A recent High Court ruling has overturned a Family Court decision made by Judge Robin Tolson KC, who had permitted overnight contact between a father under police investigation for rape and his three young children. The father had acknowledged committing domestic abuse, including acts of violence and coercive control, while the mother alleged that he… Continue reading Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge

The discovery of £30,000 hidden in gold coins was described as “the answer to their prayers,” offering a vital first step toward securing grants and additional funds needed for necessary repairs. This sum is intended to act as seed money, enabling further fundraising efforts to ensure the church’s upkeep can be properly addressed. It is… Continue reading 'Miracle' hidden hoard of gold coins saves Melling church

A former national swimming coach from Ireland, George Gibney, has been found guilty of multiple counts of sexual abuse involving four young female athletes during the 1970s and 1980s. The 77-year-old was convicted after a jury deliberated for over seven hours and delivered their verdict on Monday afternoon at the Central Criminal Court. While Gibney… Continue reading George Gibney: Irish national swimming coach guilty of sex abuse and and attempted rape

Michael Ward, the British actor, has denied allegations of raping a woman in a car, asserting in court that their interaction was consensual and that he believed they were “having a great time.” The 28-year-old actor faces charges including two counts of rape and three of sexual assault, stemming from an incident that allegedly took… Continue reading Top Boy star Micheal Ward denies raping woman in car

Cormac Carville, a father from County Down, has shared how an unexpected act of kindness inspired him to be more compassionate. While visiting Toronto with his wife Catherine and their four sons, Carville had hoped to take his family to a World Cup match. However, the cost of around £2,000 for full admission was beyond… Continue reading Zachery Dereniowski: A 'kindness influencer' gave my family free World Cup tickets

A Welsh news outlet has criticized an article submitted by Labour MP Andy Burnham for publication, describing it as riddled with errors. According to WalesOnline, the piece provided by Burnham’s team appeared to be a version of essays previously written for London and Scotland, with only place names altered to fit a Welsh context. The… Continue reading Andy Burnham provided 'error-filled' pitch for Wales, WalesOnline says

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to undergo surgery for a wrist injury sustained during the celebration of his team’s victory over Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. This development raises uncertainty about his ability to participate in the subsequent matches of the tournament. The 36-year-old player appeared to injure himself when he… Continue reading World Cup 2026: England midfielder Jordan Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist

The prime minister and foreign secretary played active roles in opposing a proposed change to the kick-off time for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, which FIFA had considered in the days before the game. Sir Keir Starmer directed officials to argue, with the support of the Football Association, that the match should remain scheduled… Continue reading Keir Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time

Former defence secretary John Healey has publicly criticised the Treasury for its reluctance to view defence expenditure as a catalyst for economic growth. Healey, who resigned from his cabinet position amid disagreements over a long-delayed military spending plan, identified this fiscal stance as a critical factor that ultimately undermined Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Last week,… Continue reading Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey