Teachers and NHS staff could receive above inflation pay increases, according to The Sunday Telegraph. However, Labour Party officials are said to have budgeted for a 3% increase and fear that any higher recommendation could breach their promise not to increase taxes or borrowing, only two weeks into power. Meanwhile, the new Education Secretary, Bridget… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Pay rise for teachers and nurses' and 'Brexit betrayal'
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Will Mellor revisits Post Office scandal in new BBC documentary
Will Mellor’s career was starting to dry up before being offered a role in ITV’s Mr Bates vs the Post Office. He played sub-postmaster Lee Castleton in the four-part drama, which detailed the scandal which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters prosecuted because of incorrect information from the Horizon computer system. His role proved to be life… Continue reading Will Mellor revisits Post Office scandal in new BBC documentary
Jay Slater search: Why it took 29 days to find his body
In June of this year, 19-year-old Jay Slater went missing while on holiday in Tenerife. His family launched a search and turned to social media to ask for help in finding him. For the next 29 days, a widespread search was conducted by the Spanish police and other emergency services. Sadly, Jay’s body was discovered… Continue reading Jay Slater search: Why it took 29 days to find his body
Leeds disorder: Harehills man charged over torching of bus
A man from Harehills, Leeds has been charged with violent disorder and arson after a police car was turned over and a bus was set alight late last week. Iustin Dobre has been remanded to custody and is due to appear in court on Monday. Meanwhile, five more people have been arrested on charges of violent… Continue reading Leeds disorder: Harehills man charged over torching of bus
Small boats: Border Force seizes yacht as crossings continue
A yacht has been seized by Border Force officers after it was linked to small boat crossings across the English Channel on Saturday. The boat was seen being towed into Dover by a patrol vessel before being secured in the harbour. Daily data published by the Home Office shows that 413 people crossed the Channel… Continue reading Small boats: Border Force seizes yacht as crossings continue
World War Two veteran receives medals 80 years late
George Lewis, a World War Two veteran, has received his long-awaited medals almost 80 years late. The 98-year-old from Watchet, Somerset served with the Royal Tank Regiment from 1944 to 1947, but never received his medals, likely due to them being lost in the post. Finally, the War Medal 1939-45 and the France and Germany… Continue reading World War Two veteran receives medals 80 years late
Met police searches for man who absconded from hospital
Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent search for a 20-year-old man who escaped from Springfield psychiatric hospital in Tooting last Friday. Adil Maxamed, a patient under the Mental Health Act, is believed to have absconded with two other men. The public has been warned not to approach him. Mr. Maxamed was last seen at Tooting… Continue reading Met police searches for man who absconded from hospital
Jessie J: Singer reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis
Jessie J has opened up about being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) three months ago, saying it has made her “rethink” her entire life. The British singer-songwriter, whose son Sky Safir Cornish Colman was born last year, said motherhood had “exposed” the conditions more. Speaking in a post on Instagram, the… Continue reading Jessie J: Singer reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood says complaints about Graziano and Giovanni are a 'shock'
Craig Revel Horwood, one of the judges on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, has expressed his surprise at allegations that have surfaced regarding the show’s professional dancers. The allegations include claims made against two former dancers, Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima. Despite the severity of the allegations, Revel Horwood said that he and his… Continue reading Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood says complaints about Graziano and Giovanni are a 'shock'
Crowdstrike outage: GPs and pharmacies still facing disruption
A global IT outage that caused chaos on Friday continues to impact GPs and pharmacists, with surgeries cancelling routine appointments and pharmacies unable to access digital prescription records. Healthcare workers are warning that if the IT problems persist, the situation could get “much worse”, with surgeries facing a growing backlog of missed appointments. The outage… Continue reading Crowdstrike outage: GPs and pharmacies still facing disruption