A man has been left in a life-threatening condition after being stabbed on a moving train in south-east London while fellow passengers watched in horror. The police have confirmed that they are investigating the incident, which took place on a train between Shortlands and Beckenham. No arrests have currently been made. Both the British Transport… Continue reading Beckenham: Man seriously injured after stabbing on London train
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Lorraine Kelly: Gay Cardiff couple marry on ITV programme
To celebrate the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales, ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly conducted the live marriage ceremony of Cardiff couple Luke Avaient and Gavin Sheppard on her daytime programme. The couple had become engaged at a concert by Anastasia. The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales took… Continue reading Lorraine Kelly: Gay Cardiff couple marry on ITV programme
Holidaymakers going to EU caught out by 10-year-passport rule
Holidaymakers are being cautioned to not fall foul of the “passport 10-year rule” which could cause issues for EU travel plans. Previously, UK travellers could carry up to nine months from an expired passport over onto a new one. However, since Brexit, EU nations will not accept passports issued over a decade ago. This means… Continue reading Holidaymakers going to EU caught out by 10-year-passport rule
Teacher abused boys at Nicky Campbell's school
John Brownlee, a former teacher at Edinburgh Academy, has been ruled to have abused boys as young as eight years old by a sheriff. The abuse, which lasted for 20 years starting in the 1960s, targeted former pupils, including BBC presenter Nicky Campbell. Those who knew Brownlee described him as a sadistic “psychopath.” Despite the… Continue reading Teacher abused boys at Nicky Campbell's school
Kate 'will be thrilled', Queen Camilla says to well-wishers
While visiting Shrewsbury, Queen Camilla expressed her gratitude to two girls who had presented her with homemade posters supporting Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s recovery from cancer. The Queen thanked the girls and told one that she would send the poster to Catherine, who would be “thrilled”. Catherine had revealed on Friday that she was undergoing… Continue reading Kate 'will be thrilled', Queen Camilla says to well-wishers
Victoria Square residents to get all rates from 2019 onwards refunded
Owners of the Victoria Square apartments in Belfast affected by structural defects will have all their rates payments refunded, according to the Northern Ireland Land & Property Services. In 2019, residents had to leave their homes after structural issues were detected and since then continued to receive rates bills and pay a service charge. An interim… Continue reading Victoria Square residents to get all rates from 2019 onwards refunded
Finley Boden: Parents killed baby when he should have been most protected, report says
A recent review of the care of a baby who was murdered by his parents just 39 days after being placed back into their care has found significant shortcomings in the assessment and planning of his return to the family home. The safeguarding partnership said that “professional interventions should have protected” the baby, Finley Boden,… Continue reading Finley Boden: Parents killed baby when he should have been most protected, report says
Asos, Boohoo and George promise 'clear and accurate' eco-claims
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has forced ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda, three of the country’s largest budget fashion brands, to change the way in which they present the environmental impact of their clothes. The companies have signed pledges to exclusively use clear and accurate green claims, according to the… Continue reading Asos, Boohoo and George promise 'clear and accurate' eco-claims
Banksy: London tree mural covered in plastic and boards
North London’s latest Banksy artwork has been covered in plastic and surrounded by wooden boards. The mural features swathes of green to mimic leaves on a residential building. Islington Council has said it is discussing potential solutions with the homeowner to ensure the piece remains and is enjoyed by all. In the past, the council… Continue reading Banksy: London tree mural covered in plastic and boards
Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level, survey shows
The British Social Attitudes survey, which has been running since 1983, has recorded a new low in public satisfaction with the NHS. Only 24% of the public claimed they were satisfied with the health service, citing long waiting times and staff shortages as their biggest concerns. This represents a drop of five percentage points from… Continue reading Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level, survey shows