A resident in Cardiff has expressed his fear of opening his front door due to the increasing reports of rats in the area. David Armstrong, a 62-year-old who has lived in the city for 15 years, described the rat problem near his home as “disgusting” and “quite scary.” Cardiff council’s pest control services noted a… Continue reading Rat rise in Cardiff leaves resident scared to open front door
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Wes Streeting ex-aide Sam Gould resigns as Redbridge councillor
A scandal has rocked the Redbridge Council as a former senior aide of Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from his position as a councillor after being found guilty of indecent exposure. Sam Gould, 33, admitted to two counts of indecent exposure at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court in Ilford earlier this week. In response, Labour leader Kam… Continue reading Wes Streeting ex-aide Sam Gould resigns as Redbridge councillor
Ship captain charged over North Sea collision
A Russian cargo ship captain has been accused of gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with an oil tanker in the North Sea. Vladimir Motin, 59, from Primorsky in St Petersburg, Russia, is facing charges and has been detained by police. The incident occurred off the East Yorkshire coast between the Portuguese-flagged Solong and the… Continue reading Ship captain charged over North Sea collision
Charities accuse Keir Starmer of misleading jumping spider claims
Helen Catt, a political correspondent, has brought to light accusations from conservation charities against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, claiming that his statements about rare spiders halting the construction of a new town are “misleading.” Sir Keir has been vocal about what he perceives as unnecessary obstacles from regulators and other entities hindering housebuilding progress.… Continue reading Charities accuse Keir Starmer of misleading jumping spider claims
Wethersfield asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base
A former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has been found to have acted unlawfully by accommodating three asylum seekers at MDP Wethersfield, a former RAF base in Essex. The men, who resided at the site between July 2023 and February 2024, argued that they were living in conditions reminiscent of a prison. Mr. Justice Timothy Mould… Continue reading Wethersfield asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug on NHS in England
The ongoing battle concerning the availability of the life-extending prostate cancer drug, abiraterone, through the NHS in England has raged on, with a cancer charity expressing their frustration and anger over the lack of approval from ministers and health officials. While the drug has been accessible in Scotland and Wales for high-risk patients for the… Continue reading Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug on NHS in England
New Arran ferry Glen Sannox out of service due to cracked hull
The Glen Sannox ferry, which only recently began operations in January after significant delays and cost overruns, has been taken out of service due to the discovery of a crack in its hull. The vessel had been shuttling between Troon in South Ayrshire and Brodick in the Isle of Arran before the fault was detected,… Continue reading New Arran ferry Glen Sannox out of service due to cracked hull
Trio locked up for Israeli record producer kidnap ambush
In a shocking turn of events, three men were discovered hiding in a field and subsequently arrested after attempting to kidnap a record producer with Israeli heritage. The kidnappers, who disguised themselves as representatives of Polydor Records, were driven by a combination of political, religious, and monetary motivations, as per the revelations made during the… Continue reading Trio locked up for Israeli record producer kidnap ambush
Apple encrypted data row case begins in secret
The legal battle between Apple and the UK government over encrypted data has commenced at the Royal Courts of Justice. The Home Office is seeking access to data from Apple users who have activated Advanced Data Protection (ADP), a feature that ensures only the user can access their files, including Apple. Apple argues that this… Continue reading Apple encrypted data row case begins in secret
Ex-Man Utd player Brandon Williams did 99mph before crash
Brandon Williams, a former Manchester United footballer, has confessed to dangerous driving after being caught driving at nearly 100mph. The incident occurred on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, on 20 August 2023. Williams pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without third party insurance at Chester Crown Court. At the time of the offense, Williams… Continue reading Ex-Man Utd player Brandon Williams did 99mph before crash