Vale of Glamorgan: Windows closure order after chemical incident

Vale of Glamorgan: Windows closure order after chemical incident

Local police have advised residents near the Dow Corning chemical plant to keep their doors and windows closed following a chemical incident. The South Wales Police and the South Wales Fire and Rescue have issued precautionary advice to residents in nearby areas, including Dinas Powys, Sully, and Penarth. Residents have been asked to remain inside their homes… Continue reading Vale of Glamorgan: Windows closure order after chemical incident

Leo Varadkar speaks at united Ireland conference in Belfast

Leo Varadkar speaks at united Ireland conference in Belfast

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for the next Irish government to make a united Ireland a “political objective.” Speaking at an Ireland’s Future event in Belfast, Varadkar said it was time to prepare for a border poll, even suggesting setting aside funding to pay for the change. However, he declined to commit to a specific… Continue reading Leo Varadkar speaks at united Ireland conference in Belfast

Tartan Army misery over Munich fan zone 'shambles'

Tartan Army misery over Munich fan zone 'shambles'

Scottish football fans attending Euro 2024 in Munich have described long queues for drinks and broken toilets. Approximately 200,000 supporters from the Tartan Army travelled to Germany for the opening match. Although City of Munich officials organised an official fan zone, fans experienced several issues before kick-off. They faced queues for hours for food and… Continue reading Tartan Army misery over Munich fan zone 'shambles'

Coventry: Boy, 12, killed in Radford Road hit-and-run

Coventry: Boy, 12, killed in Radford Road hit-and-run

Police in Coventry are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident. The incident happened on Radford Road on Friday around 16:30 BST. The BMW involved in the accident has been seized. However, police are appealing to anyone who may be able to identify the people who… Continue reading Coventry: Boy, 12, killed in Radford Road hit-and-run

Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54

Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54

Football fans around the world have been saddened by the news that former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. During his career, Campbell scored an impressive 148 goals in 542 appearances across spells with eight different clubs. Born on 4 February 1970 in… Continue reading Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54

Horse and carriage organisers fined over 2012 Angharad Rees death

Horse and carriage organisers fined over 2012 Angharad Rees death

A horse and carriage fun day organised by the British Driving Society has resulted in a £230,000 penalty after a teenager was killed taking part in an event carried out 12 years ago. Swansea Crown Court was told the competition was held at Afan Argoed Country Park in Port Talbot when Angharad Rees, an experienced… Continue reading Horse and carriage organisers fined over 2012 Angharad Rees death

'Mortgage rise means I can't afford to live here anymore'

'Mortgage rise means I can't afford to live here anymore'

A surge in Northern Irish homeowners facing repossession has been reported in the first quarter of 2022. Department of Justice figures revealed that 285 homeowners faced court action after defaulting on their mortgage payments. The number represents a nearly 25% rise since last year. While Northern Irish homeowners now pay almost £3,000 more for their… Continue reading 'Mortgage rise means I can't afford to live here anymore'

Online knife shop linked to three murders to stop selling blades

Online knife shop linked to three murders to stop selling blades

DNA Leisure, an online shop that supplied blades to at least two teenage murderers, has announced that it would no longer sell knives or swords. The decision was described as a “commercial decision” and came after the BBC reported last month that Rayis Nibeel had purchased 79 knives and swords from the site before murdering… Continue reading Online knife shop linked to three murders to stop selling blades

Scotland fans endure humbling Euro opener against Germany

Scotland fans endure humbling Euro opener against Germany

Scotland suffered a disappointing start to Euro 2024 as they lost 5-1 to Germany in their opening match. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring for the three-time European champions after just 10 minutes, with Jamal Musiala doubling their lead soon after. Ryan Porteous was then shown a straight red card, and Kai Havertz converted the resulting… Continue reading Scotland fans endure humbling Euro opener against Germany

Grenfell fire: Victims 'are walking unhealed' seven years on

Grenfell fire: Victims 'are walking unhealed' seven years on

Seven years since the Grenfell Tower fire, survivors and families affected by the tragedy say they feel forgotten. According to the BBC, residents have stated that there has been insufficient support provided and described some as “walking unhealed”. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said it was committed to reviewing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry,… Continue reading Grenfell fire: Victims 'are walking unhealed' seven years on