Locked out Birmingham market traders struggle to get their goods

Locked out Birmingham market traders struggle to get their goods

Stallholders at Market Village in the One Stop Shopping center in Birmingham have been unable to access their goods since they were locked out on Friday after being told that the firm running it had gone out of business. Traders claim that they were given just hours to leave. The company in question, Perry Barr… Continue reading Locked out Birmingham market traders struggle to get their goods

Junior doctors on strike in Wales say they feel undervalued

Junior doctors on strike in Wales say they feel undervalued

The ongoing pay battle between junior doctors and the Welsh government has resulted in the first day of their 3-day strike. The British Medical Association (BMA) states their members feel undervalued, resulting in a difficult decision to strike due to their pay decreasing by almost 30% over the last 15 years. The government offered a… Continue reading Junior doctors on strike in Wales say they feel undervalued

UK weather: Cold blast bringing snow to many parts this week

UK weather: Cold blast bringing snow to many parts this week

Cold and snowy weather is set to hit the UK this week as Arctic winds blow across the country, with temperatures expected to plummet and travel chaos likely. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice for most of Northern Ireland, large parts of Scotland, and much of north Norfolk. National… Continue reading UK weather: Cold blast bringing snow to many parts this week

Caroline Glachan murder: Two men jailed for killing schoolgirl in 1996

Caroline Glachan murder: Two men jailed for killing schoolgirl in 1996

On August 25th, 1996, in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, 14-year-old Caroline Glachan was found murdered on the banks of the River Leven in Renton. More than 27 years later, on July 22nd, 2021, two men were sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Robert O’Brien must serve at least 22 years, and Andrew Kelly will… Continue reading Caroline Glachan murder: Two men jailed for killing schoolgirl in 1996

Reading attack: Inquest opens into park terror victims' deaths

Reading attack: Inquest opens into park terror victims' deaths

An inquest has begun into the deaths of three friends who were murdered during a terrorist attack in a park. James Furlong, Joe Ritchie-Bennett, and David Wails were attacked by Khairi Saadallah in Forbury Gardens, Reading, in June 2020. Saadallah was later given a whole-life term for the murder of the three men. The inquest,… Continue reading Reading attack: Inquest opens into park terror victims' deaths

Stormont crisis: Chris Heaton-Harris to hold further talks with NI parties

Stormont crisis: Chris Heaton-Harris to hold further talks with NI parties

The UK’s Northern Ireland Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, is set to hold a new series of bilateral talks with the Stormont parties on Monday to try to restore devolved government in the country. This comes after the UK government offered a £3.3bn financial package for Northern Ireland in December to revive the executive, but the talks… Continue reading Stormont crisis: Chris Heaton-Harris to hold further talks with NI parties

Jodie Comer says she was 'terrified' acting with 15 babies in The End We Start From

Jodie Comer says she was 'terrified' acting with 15 babies in The End We Start From

Jodie Comer, who stars in Killing Eve, recently talked about her latest role in the survival film, The End We Start From. She plays a mother who tries to keep her newborn baby alive during environmental disaster and civil unrest. Comer’s character and her partner must continually flee in search of safety, food, and medical… Continue reading Jodie Comer says she was 'terrified' acting with 15 babies in The End We Start From

Missing pets: 'Heartless' scammers targeting desperate owners

Missing pets: 'Heartless' scammers targeting desperate owners

Fraudsters are targeting pet owners who post lost pet notices on online forums and demanding payments in return for the return of their animals, according to an investigation by BBC North West. Victims have reported a series of calls in which they are told their pets have been found but recovery will require payment usually… Continue reading Missing pets: 'Heartless' scammers targeting desperate owners