Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his relief that justice has been served following the conviction of two individuals responsible for arson attacks on properties linked to him. Speaking from the G7 summit in France, he emphasized his gratitude on behalf of his family. Addressing the incident, Starmer described the attack as serious and noted… Continue reading Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks
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Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
The court proceedings have begun for the driver involved in a tragic crash that claimed the lives of two young girls at a school in south-west London. On 6 July 2023, a Land Rover driven by Claire Freemantle collided with an end-of-term tea party held on the lawn of The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon.… Continue reading Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Summer solstice 2026: What is it and why is it the longest day of the year?
Earth’s axis is not aligned perfectly upright; instead, it is tilted at an angle. This tilt plays a crucial role in how sunlight is distributed across the planet as it travels around the Sun during the year. During one half of the year, the northern hemisphere leans towards the Sun. This positioning reaches its peak… Continue reading Summer solstice 2026: What is it and why is it the longest day of the year?
Kim Leadbeater urges country to find 'common ground' 10 years after Jo Cox murder
Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP for Spen Valley, has been marking the tenth anniversary of her sister Jo Cox’s murder, a tragic event that occurred outside Jo’s constituency surgery in Birstall. On that day, which unfolded just before the EU referendum, the nation was left shocked by the brutal attack. Despite the passage of a… Continue reading Kim Leadbeater urges country to find 'common ground' 10 years after Jo Cox murder
Travelodge sorry to Jewish guest for 'Free Palestine' on room TV
Travelodge has issued an apology to a Jewish customer after a “Free Palestine” message unexpectedly appeared as a welcome greeting on the television in his hotel room. This incident took place at the Manor House Travelodge located in north London earlier in the month. A video capturing the pop-up message was shared online by the… Continue reading Travelodge sorry to Jewish guest for 'Free Palestine' on room TV
NHS report told of Nottingham maternity problems before major inquiry
A recently uncovered report has brought to light significant issues concerning workload, staffing levels, and workplace culture within the maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, which operates Nottingham City Hospital. Donna Ockenden, who leads the ongoing review of maternity care at NUH, emphasized that many of these concerns were already apparent at… Continue reading NHS report told of Nottingham maternity problems before major inquiry
Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
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Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
The Court of Appeal has upheld the government’s designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, ruling the ban lawful. This marks a major legal development in the area of national security after five senior judges overturned a previous High Court decision. The earlier ruling had found the proscription infringed on the right to protest… Continue reading Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
Arrest over push of woman into bus's path in Putney in 2017
In May 2017, an alarming incident occurred on Putney Bridge in south-west London, where a woman, aged 33 at the time, was allegedly pushed into the path of an oncoming bus by a jogger. The event was captured on CCTV footage, showing the runner seemingly shoving the woman onto the road. Fortunately, she avoided serious… Continue reading Arrest over push of woman into bus's path in Putney in 2017
Panther and leopard among reported big cat sightings in Wales
Recent reports have emerged detailing various alleged sightings of large wild cats across the Welsh countryside, including a Canadian lynx, a leopard, and a black panther. These accounts were revealed through a Freedom of Information request and cover multiple locations across Wales, spanning from Pembrokeshire to Ceredigion, Powys, Swansea, Denbighshire, and Carmarthenshire. In one instance,… Continue reading Panther and leopard among reported big cat sightings in Wales