The Ministry of Defence (MoD) allocates approximately £1m annually to send children to private schools in north Wales due to the emphasis on Welsh language instruction in state schools. In the 2024-2025 academic year, £1,019,000 was disbursed for day school allowances for 83 offspring of service members, while £942,000 was provided for 79 children in… Continue reading Defence ministry spends millions on private schools to avoid Welsh
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Thousands gather in London to mark two years since 7 October attacks
In London, thousands of individuals gathered in Trafalgar Square on Sunday to commemorate the two-year anniversary of Hamas’s devastating attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 – an event that became the deadliest in Israel’s history. The solemn occasion also saw candles being lit for those impacted by a recent tragic attack outside a synagogue… Continue reading Thousands gather in London to mark two years since 7 October attacks
Strictly Come Dancing: First celebrity eliminated
In a surprising turn of events, the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing saw the departure of the first celebrity contestant after a tense dance-off. Former Apprentice star, Thomas Skinner, found himself eliminated from the show after the judges chose to save former England rugby captain, Chris Robshaw. Despite his short-lived time on the dance… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: First celebrity eliminated
Six arrests in Leicester murder probe after body found
A man has been taken into custody for allegations of murder, while five other individuals have been apprehended for purportedly aiding an offender following the discovery of a body in a residence in Leicester. Emergency services were summoned to Sawley Street by paramedics at 01:37 BST on Sunday, where they found a man in his… Continue reading Six arrests in Leicester murder probe after body found
Bring in Dutch-style rail fare system in Wales, says expert
Transport expert Professor Stuart Cole has criticized the current train ticket prices in Wales, stating that they “make no sense.” He suggests that fares should be based on the distance traveled, similar to the system used in the Netherlands. The Welsh Government has acknowledged that the current system is flawed and is hopeful that ongoing… Continue reading Bring in Dutch-style rail fare system in Wales, says expert
Manchester synagogue attack victim Melvin Cravitz's funeral held
The somber funeral service for one of the individuals killed in the recent synagogue attack in Manchester drew hundreds of mourners. Family, members of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, including Rabbi Daniel Walker, and other members of the Jewish community gathered in Pendlebury, Salford, to pay their respects to Melvin Cravitz, aged 66. The cemetery… Continue reading Manchester synagogue attack victim Melvin Cravitz's funeral held
Bird flu: Chicken cull after suspected outbreak in County Tyrone
A suspected outbreak of avian flu has led to the decision to cull approximately 20,000 chickens on a farm in County Tyrone. Samples taken from the farm are currently being tested at the National Reference Laboratory to confirm the strain of the flu. This incident marks the first suspected case of bird flu in a… Continue reading Bird flu: Chicken cull after suspected outbreak in County Tyrone
Journalist safety officers hired in every police force in UK
The government has announced that every UK police force now has a dedicated officer to assist journalists facing threats of abuse and violence. These journalist safety liaison officers (JSLOs) are part of a strengthened partnership between police, government, and media professionals. Media Minister Ian Murray emphasized the importance of supporting and protecting journalists who often… Continue reading Journalist safety officers hired in every police force in UK
Meningitis campaign for mum to try and help others
Alison Goude ensures that the scented diffusers in her daughter Livia’s bedroom are always fresh, even though the room has remained empty for years. Livia, who tragically passed away at the age of 19 after contracting meningococcal type B meningitis, left behind a lingering presence that her mother still feels every day. Prior to her… Continue reading Meningitis campaign for mum to try and help others
Can Zack Polanski's Greens turn momentum into power?
Ever since Zack Polanski assumed leadership of the Green Party of England and Wales, the party has undergone significant changes. With a surge of over 20,000 new members in recent months, the Green Party has reached its largest size to date. Striving to move away from being seen solely as eco-warriors, the party is now… Continue reading Can Zack Polanski's Greens turn momentum into power?