Several homeless people in Edinburgh have been sent to other cities, including Aberdeen and Glasgow, to make room for tourists during Taylor Swift’s three-night concert in the city. Some individuals have been offered temporary accommodation as far away as Newcastle as a result of a shortage in housing. Housing charity, Shelter Scotland, has called the… Continue reading Homeless sent out of Edinburgh to make room for Taylor Swift fans
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Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to Amie Gray
A woman who was fatally stabbed at Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth, has been remembered by her loved ones. Amie Gray, a 34-year-old personal trainer, was one of two women attacked at the beach. The incident occurred on May 24th at around 11:45 pm BST. The second woman, aged 38, suffered serious injuries and is still… Continue reading Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to Amie Gray
Vaughan Gething to face no confidence vote next week
Vaughan Gething, the First Minister, is set to face a vote of no confidence in the Senedd on Wednesday due to controversy surrounding donations to his recent leadership campaign, questionable Covid-era text messages, and the sacking of a minister for allegedly leaking information to the media. While Welsh Conservatives tabled the vote, Plaid Cymru will… Continue reading Vaughan Gething to face no confidence vote next week
Manhunt after Liverpool prisoner goes missing from jail
Daniel Gee, a prisoner serving an indefinite sentence for making threats to kill in 2010, has absconded from an open jail. The 44-year-old inmate was assessed as posing a significant risk to the public and has been subject to months of police surveillance. During this time, police recorded him making threats to kill and attempting… Continue reading Manhunt after Liverpool prisoner goes missing from jail
Junior doctors call five-day strike just before election
Junior doctors in England plan to hold a five-day strike the week before the general election on 27 June. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) have taken this action because fresh talks, started in mid-May, failed to produce a credible new offer over the long-standing pay dispute with the government. The BMA is requesting… Continue reading Junior doctors call five-day strike just before election
General election debate: ITV to host Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer head-to-head
ITV has announced that it will host the first head-to-head general election debate between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer next Tuesday, 4 June, at 9pm BST. Moderated by presenter Julie Etchingham, who has previously hosted debates in 2015, 2017 and 2019, the one-hour programme titled “Sunak v Starmer: The ITV… Continue reading General election debate: ITV to host Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer head-to-head
Diane Abbott says she's been barred from standing as Labour MP at election
Labour MP Diane Abbott has claimed that she has been barred from standing for her party at the next general election. Abbott, the former shadow home secretary, was suspended in April 2023 after suggesting that Jewish, Irish and Traveller people did not face racism “all their lives”. While her suspension was lifted on Tuesday, the… Continue reading Diane Abbott says she's been barred from standing as Labour MP at election
Liverpool: Man buys 1970s train for £1 to save it from scrap
A train aficionado has purchased a 1970s Merseyrail Class 507 train for just £1 with a view to preserving it for future generations. Robert Hampton, 41, plans to raise £10,000 to have the train relocated to a museum. This was in a bid to “save piece of Merseyside’s history,” according to Hampton, who fondly remembers… Continue reading Liverpool: Man buys 1970s train for £1 to save it from scrap
Labour makes NHS pledge as Tories promise new apprenticeships – BBC News
Nigel Farage’s return to the political realm has stirred controversy and garnered attention from around the world. As a political commentator for the BBC, Chris Mason has been watching the commotion closely. Farage first became known to the public during his time with UKIP, where he pushed for Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. While he… Continue reading Labour makes NHS pledge as Tories promise new apprenticeships – BBC News
Police officers injured and 40 arrests at protest in Westminster
A protest in Westminster turned violent as three police officers were injured and 40 individuals were arrested. The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and various other groups, started in Whitehall and was expected to end two hours later. However, a group of 500 protesters continued to protest after the majority of the participants left.… Continue reading Police officers injured and 40 arrests at protest in Westminster