A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent or being reckless as to whether life was endangered over the blaze at the Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire. The suspect, who hails from Leicestershire, was detained on Tuesday and released on conditional bail as the investigation progresses. Four men… Continue reading New arrest in Crooked House pub fire investigation
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HS2 cash to be used to electrify the north Wales mainline
After years of controversy surrounding the high-speed HS2 rail project, the Prime Minister has announced that the north Wales mainline will be electrified with £1bn that had previously been earmarked for the HS2 scheme. This means that the HS2 route will run only from London to Birmingham and not to Manchester as originally planned due… Continue reading HS2 cash to be used to electrify the north Wales mainline
Advanced British Standard: Sunak qualification will replace A-levels and T-levels
The UK Prime Minister has announced plans to replace A-levels and T-levels with a new qualification for school-leavers in England. The new Advanced British Standard, which combines academic and vocational elements, will be aimed at all 16 to 19-year-olds. At least three major and two minor elements will include some English and maths up to… Continue reading Advanced British Standard: Sunak qualification will replace A-levels and T-levels
Chris Packham to challenge Rishi Sunak over net zero policy delays
Chris Packham, a naturalist and presenter of nature programs, is planning to legally challenge changes made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to net-zero policies announced last month. Mr. Packham seeks to halt the delay to phase-out new gas boilers, as well as petrol and diesel cars. In the event that Mr. Johnson does not… Continue reading Chris Packham to challenge Rishi Sunak over net zero policy delays
Dead soldier suffered relentless sexual harassment – Army report
Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, a female teenage soldier, has died in what is believed to be a suicide after experiencing sexual harassment from one of her superiors. According to an Army investigation, Beck’s boss sent her over 1,000 WhatsApp messages and voicemails in October 2021, with this number increasing to over 3,500 in November,… Continue reading Dead soldier suffered relentless sexual harassment – Army report
Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News
GB News has fired Laurence Fox following controversial comments he made about a female journalist live on air. The former actor and political activist had hosted a weekly show on the channel and sparked outrage when he asked what “self-respecting man” would “climb into bed” with Ava Evans. More than 8,800 people complained about Fox’s… Continue reading Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News
HS2 scaled back as Rishi Sunak makes new transport pledges
Following the scrapping of the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail link, the British Prime Minister has pledged billions for transportation projects across the country. In a speech at the Conservative party conference, Rishi Sunak revealed that £36 billion would be spent on alternative rail, road, and bus schemes instead. This decision was… Continue reading HS2 scaled back as Rishi Sunak makes new transport pledges
Beckhams united for David's documentary premiere
A new Netflix documentary shines a light on the professional footballing career of David Beckham, the former star who captured the hearts of millions of fans around the globe. The film premiered in London this week, and the occasion was marked by a star-studded turnout, including Beckham’s wife Victoria and their children. The documentary presents… Continue reading Beckhams united for David's documentary premiere
Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – Sunak
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has proposed that the age at which individuals can legally purchase cigarettes and tobacco in England should increase by one year each year until it eventually prohibits all purchases. Sunak stated that MPs will vote on the issue, with the age rising annually from 18 years, meaning that from… Continue reading Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year – Sunak
Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital
An investigation into corporate manslaughter has been launched at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where child killer Lucy Letby worked as a nurse. Letby was recently found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of six others. The police investigation is in its early stages but… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital