Clocaenog Forest body: 2015 murder case to be reviewed by police

Authorities have reopened an investigation into a murder case dating back over a decade, aiming to identify a man whose remains were discovered in a secluded woodland area. In November 2015, campers in Clocaenog Forest, located in Conwy county, stumbled upon a portion of a man’s skull, which prompted a police search that eventually uncovered… Continue reading Clocaenog Forest body: 2015 murder case to be reviewed by police

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts

A trainee trauma and orthopaedic surgeon within the NHS, Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan, has been suspended for 15 months by a medical tribunal due to alleged antisemitic remarks made on social media. The 31-year-old doctor, who is British Palestinian, faced accusations not only of posting antisemitic content but also of expressing support for violent acts and… Continue reading NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts

NI Football: Children's Coach removed over suspected 'drugs menu'

A children’s football coach has been removed from both his club and the football league after sharing what appeared to be a “drugs menu” within a group chat used by grassroots coaches. The individual, who is believed to coach an under-eight team in Belfast, posted an image resembling a price list for various drugs, accompanied… Continue reading NI Football: Children's Coach removed over suspected 'drugs menu'

Peter Kay to donate stand-up tour profits to 12 cancer charities

Comedian Peter Kay has revealed that all proceeds from his upcoming 2026 stand-up tour will be donated to a group of twelve cancer charities. The tour, titled Better Late Than Never, is set to kick off in December and will conclude at the AO Arena in Manchester the following August. Kay, who hails from Bolton… Continue reading Peter Kay to donate stand-up tour profits to 12 cancer charities

Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head

The head of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage, has urged against replacing BBC chairman Samir Shah at this juncture, emphasizing the need for stable leadership to bring the corporation back to an “even keel.” Her comments came amid ongoing turmoil following high-profile resignations at the BBC, including those of Director General… Continue reading Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head

Palestine Action like the Suffragettes, court told

Lawyers representing Palestine Action have drawn parallels between their group and the suffragettes as they contest the government’s prohibition of the organisation. During the opening day of a three-day judicial review at the High Court, legal counsel for co-founder Huda Ammori argued that if current legislation had existed over a century ago, the women’s suffrage… Continue reading Palestine Action like the Suffragettes, court told

Arrests at farmers' central London tractor protest

Farmers made their voices heard in central London on Budget day by driving tractors into the heart of the city, protesting proposed inheritance tax measures targeting farm businesses valued over £1 million. The demonstration caused significant disruption, as more than a dozen tractors were parked outside Parliament early on Wednesday, causing rush-hour traffic to grind… Continue reading Arrests at farmers' central London tractor protest

Tax, benefits and minimum wage: What does the Budget mean for Scotland??

Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently presented her Budget, though not all of its announcements will have direct effect in Scotland due to the country’s devolved powers. While certain measures are applicable across the entire UK, many changes either won’t apply north of the border or may influence Scotland indirectly through funding adjustments or related policies. An… Continue reading Tax, benefits and minimum wage: What does the Budget mean for Scotland??

Londonderry: Sudanese family's home daubed with racist graffiti

A Sudanese family living in Londonderry has been targeted by racist graffiti, but they have firmly stated they will not be driven out of their home. The words “local only” accompanied by a crosshairs symbol were spray-painted on the exterior of their house in the Fountain estate overnight. This incident is currently being investigated by… Continue reading Londonderry: Sudanese family's home daubed with racist graffiti