A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder in connection with a double fatal shooting that occurred over six years ago. The victims, Junior Ajose, aged 36, and Cheriff Tall, aged 21, were fatally shot at a lockdown party in Manchester’s Moss Side district during the early hours of June 21, 2020.… Continue reading Man, 36, arrested six years on from Moss Side double murder
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Masonry from Perth's lost monastery may have been reused for drain
Archaeologists believe they may have uncovered remnants of a medieval monastery established nearly 470 years ago by King James I of Scotland. The find emerged during recent excavations in Perth, where the Charterhouse once stood. This monastery was built for monks of the Carthusian Order and featured a richly ornamented church at its center. Over… Continue reading Masonry from Perth's lost monastery may have been reused for drain
London's only public Shakespeare library opens at the Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe has recently unveiled a new research facility located at its Bankside premises, described as the only public Shakespeare library and archive in London. This centre, known as the Research and Collections Centre, contains an extensive assortment of over 6,000 books focused on Shakespeare, early modern literature, and drama, alongside the theatre’s own records… Continue reading London's only public Shakespeare library opens at the Globe
Woman racially abused while working for West Berkshire Council awarded £15k
A black employee at West Berkshire Council has been awarded £15,000 after enduring serious racial abuse and experiencing unsupportive responses from management following her complaints. The woman, who worked as an intervention worker within the council’s Youth Justice Support Team, encountered the abuse in April 2024 when two boys directed racial insults at her. The… Continue reading Woman racially abused while working for West Berkshire Council awarded £15k
Drumcree: It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says Lockhart
Diane Dodds, representing the DUP in Northern Ireland, expressed strong frustration regarding the recent events around the Drumcree parade, highlighting anger among her constituents. Speaking outside Drumcree Church on Saturday for BBC NI’s Sunday Politics programme, she criticized the chief constable for permitting what she termed “lawlessness” and accused the secretary of state of inappropriate… Continue reading Drumcree: It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says Lockhart
Newspaper headlines: 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
Recent reports in several Sunday newspapers highlight shifting dynamics in international and domestic politics, as well as a tragic event at a wildlife park. Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky have sparked questions regarding the state of UK-US relations. According to The Sunday Times, Trump advised Zelensky that “It’s time to go,”… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
For many families, preparing for the start of school involves practical tasks such as purchasing uniforms, labeling belongings, and fitting in a final summer vacation. However, for some parents, a more fundamental concern is whether their child can independently use the toilet. This issue has been highlighted by a recent survey conducted by the charity… Continue reading Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The government has established a new taskforce aimed at addressing extreme weather events, particularly the threat of flooding this winter. This initiative comes in response to a summer marked by record-breaking heat, as officials prepare for what the Met Office has identified as an increased risk of wet, windy, and stormy conditions in the upcoming… Continue reading UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned – it was bipolar
Professor Danny Smith, who leads the psychiatry department at the University of Edinburgh, emphasized to the BBC the urgent need for improved screening methods by healthcare professionals. He highlighted that clinicians should routinely inquire about symptoms like mania and explore any family history of bipolar disorder during assessments. This call for updated screening protocols has… Continue reading I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned – it was bipolar
Northern Lights: Aurora stun UK down to England's south coast
Over Friday and Saturday evenings, people throughout the UK were treated to a remarkable display as the sky was lit up by the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. Typically visible closer to the Arctic Circle and northern parts of Scotland, this stunning event extended much further south than usual, reaching areas such… Continue reading Northern Lights: Aurora stun UK down to England's south coast