Category: UK News

Campaigners focused on domestic abuse prevention are urging for increased use of GPS tracking technology to monitor individuals deemed to be high-risk offenders. This call follows the tragic killing of Stacy Hunter in Renfrewshire last month. An online petition seeking the establishment of “Stacy’s law” has been launched in her memory; it aims to ensure… Continue reading Calls for GPS monitoring of domestic abuse suspects after murder of Stacy Hunter

A former employee of Monsanto, Stephen Constance, who spent three years involved in sealing toxic waste underground during his time at the company’s Newport factory in the 1990s, revealed that workers were provided with inadequate protective gear and were not informed about the nature of the hazardous materials they were burying. His testimony came to… Continue reading Michael Sheen toxic waste documentary 'the tip of the iceberg'

From now on, when you pay with cash, you might notice something different in your change: a 10p coin featuring King Charles’s portrait alongside an image of the world’s largest grouse. This fresh design marks the first time in approximately four years that newly minted 10p coins have been introduced into circulation. The Royal Mint… Continue reading New 10p coin enters circulation – will you spot one?

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A fundraising initiative was launched to provide financial assistance to a family and support the recovery and rehabilitation of their young son. So far, the campaign has successfully gathered over £113,000. The parents expressed that the funds raised have been crucial in helping cover immediate expenses, including household bills and their mortgage payments, as well… Continue reading Boy, 3, attacked by crocodile in Huntingdon recovers at home

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings as thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall are expected to impact various regions of the UK later this week. These alerts, covering Wednesday and Thursday, target areas including eastern Wales, the Midlands, northern England, East Anglia, and southern England, with London also under the advisory. This event is… Continue reading UK weather: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms

Sir Billy Boston left an indelible mark on rugby league history, scoring an impressive 24 tries in 31 matches for Great Britain. He played a pivotal role in the team that triumphed in the 1960 World Cup, crossing the try line in the final to help secure a 10-3 victory over Australia at Odsal Stadium… Continue reading Billy Boston: Legendary Wigan, Wales and GB winger dies aged 92

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A youth football league in Central Scotland has reported a series of troubling incidents during the first week of its new season, describing the standard of behaviour as having reached an “all-time low.” The Central Scotland Football Association revealed a “long list” of disciplinary problems, which include young players being threatened, an official being headbutted… Continue reading Players threatened, official headbutted and 72 red cards in week of youth football

A significant number of travelers from Northern Ireland have found themselves stranded in Tunisia following the cancellation of their EasyJet flight, with the airline informing passengers that no alternative flights are available for another ten days. Among those affected, one man revealed to BBC News NI that he has already spent £4,000 arranging travel for… Continue reading EasyJet holiday: Dozens stranded in Tunisia after Belfast flight cancelled