Neil Jones, a lottery winner from Stoke-on-Trent, is preparing to represent England at the European Pool Championships, following his acquisition of a pool table after winning £2.4m on the lottery just before Christmas in 2010. Mr. Jones rose through the ranks after buying the table and taking advantage of the free time he had after… Continue reading Stoke lottery winner's pool table purchase key to England call-up
Category: UK News
Newspaper headlines: Braverman 'fury' at demo chants and Charlton tributes
The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is requesting answers from the Metropolitan Police chief after some protesters at a pro-Palestinian march in London over the weekend were not arrested for chanting “jihad.” The Daily Express, The Times, and The Daily Mail are among the newspapers carrying the story. The Daily Mail is using the term… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Braverman 'fury' at demo chants and Charlton tributes
Gaza protest: Braverman to meet Met Police boss over London demonstration
The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is scheduled to meet with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, on Monday to discuss the police’s response to incidents during a pro-Palestinian protest in London, according to reports. A video posted online over the weekend showed a man chanting “jihad” during an Islamist group rally that was… Continue reading Gaza protest: Braverman to meet Met Police boss over London demonstration
Labour fears no-fault eviction ban will be delayed
Labour has warned that thousands of renters could be forced from their homes if the government fails to deliver on a promised ban on no-fault evictions in England. A new law ending the right of landlords to evict tenants for no reason with just two months’ notice was a Tory manifesto pledge and is due… Continue reading Labour fears no-fault eviction ban will be delayed
Parents of deaf children in Wales want free signing lessons
More than 2,600 people have signed a petition calling for free British Sign Language (BSL) lessons for parents of deaf children in Wales. According to estimates, there are at least 2,329 deaf children in Wales, with 90% of them born to hearing parents. Mother-of-two Amanda Webb, whose son was diagnosed as deaf when he was… Continue reading Parents of deaf children in Wales want free signing lessons
Wales flooding: Wrexham village's defences not properly used
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched an investigation into why flood defences in a north Wales village were not fully utilised before homes were left ankle-deep in water. The farmer’s tractor and fire service were used to rescue people from their homes in Trevalyn, near Wrexham, on Sunday morning, after residents claimed a slatted barrier… Continue reading Wales flooding: Wrexham village's defences not properly used
Arrest after pedestrian critically injured in Birmingam
After a man was left critically injured on Boulton Middleway in Birmingham on Saturday, police have made an arrest. The vehicle, responsible for striking the victim, fled the scene. The West Midlands Police have confirmed that a 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Investigations are… Continue reading Arrest after pedestrian critically injured in Birmingam
Family of missing UK teen say she was murdered in Hamas attack
Reports emerge that Noiya Sharabi, a missing British teenager, has been murdered by Hamas militants in the recent attack in southern Israel. The Hamas attack had claimed the lives of 16-year-old Noiya’s younger sister and mother, a British national. Family sources confirmed that Noiya’s death has now been officially acknowledged. Fondly remembering Noiya, her family… Continue reading Family of missing UK teen say she was murdered in Hamas attack
Pro-Israel protest in London calls for return of hostages
A demonstration advocating for the safe return of Israeli hostages in Gaza is currently taking place in London. A crowd of protesters in Trafalgar Square is holding up photographs of those missing, with their names being read out from the steps of the National Gallery. Security in the square is high, with a significant police… Continue reading Pro-Israel protest in London calls for return of hostages
Search off Ramsgate for man reported overboard from cruise ship
A search is underway in the waters off the coast of Kent after a crew member of the AIDAperla cruise ship reportedly fell overboard. According to reports, the man went missing from the German vessel on Sunday while it was near Ramsgate. The coastguard was alerted at around 9:00 am BST and dispatched a search… Continue reading Search off Ramsgate for man reported overboard from cruise ship