General election: Wales' seats to watch on Thursday night

General election: Wales' seats to watch on Thursday night

With the general election looming in the United Kingdom, political parties have been targeting their efforts in areas where they believe they can win, rather than squandering resources on communities with little promise. There are approximately ten or eleven key battlegrounds out of Wales’ 32 seats. Of course, the outcome of the evening might still… Continue reading General election: Wales' seats to watch on Thursday night

General election 2024: Parties stress core messages as election nears

General election 2024: Parties stress core messages as election nears

With just hours left in the general election campaign, party leaders are ramping up their efforts to appeal to voters and secure their party’s victory. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke at a Conservative Party rally on Tuesday evening, urging party supporters to fight for every vote and reminding them that the election result is far… Continue reading General election 2024: Parties stress core messages as election nears

Tony Dixon: Tribunal rules after Bristol surgeon left women in agony

Tony Dixon: Tribunal rules after Bristol surgeon left women in agony

A tribunal has found that a surgeon at Southmead Hospital and Spire Hospital, Bristol made a number of failures which left patients in “agony”. Tony Dixon, who used artificial mesh to treat prolapsed bowels, failed to adequately investigate symptoms, failed to obtain informed consent, and failed to trial alternative treatment methods, according to a report.… Continue reading Tony Dixon: Tribunal rules after Bristol surgeon left women in agony

Leeds hospital bomb plotter guilty of terror charge

Leeds hospital bomb plotter guilty of terror charge

A British man was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism after plotting to bomb a hospital in Leeds and an RAF base. Mohammad Farooq, 28, had targeted St James’s Hospital in January 2023. Jurors unanimously convicted Farooq, who is from Hetton Road in Leeds. He will be sentenced at a later date. The clinical… Continue reading Leeds hospital bomb plotter guilty of terror charge

King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week in Edinburgh

King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week in Edinburgh

Holyrood Week has begun for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This year the week has been shortened by the general election, but the Royal Family will attend events celebrating the City of Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary, literary receptions, and a garden party. The King presided over an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where… Continue reading King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week in Edinburgh

Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Valdo Calocane

Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Valdo Calocane

An internal investigation has been launched by the Leicestershire Police after three officers have been implicated for potential misconduct over their contact with triple killer Valdo Calocane. The triple murder occurred on June 13, 2023, where Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old Ian Coates were victims. The incident was referred to the… Continue reading Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Valdo Calocane

Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children's laureate

Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children's laureate

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a novelist and screenwriter, has been named the new children’s laureate. The role involves championing reading and children’s books, which he will do from this year until 2026. Cottrell-Boyce said he was “so proud” to hold the position, adding that writing and reading had transformed his life. Joseph Coelho, whose Luna Loves picture… Continue reading Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children's laureate

Compost factory smell 'affecting our children’s lives'

Compost factory smell 'affecting our children’s lives'

The principal of Cabragh Primary School in County Tyrone, Louise Quinn, has spoken out about the bad smell emanating from a nearby compost factory that is impacting the children’s wellbeing. The rural school is located around a mile away from the Northway Mushrooms plant where local residents have protested about the bad smell and the… Continue reading Compost factory smell 'affecting our children’s lives'

Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles

Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles

After undergoing surgery 10 days ago due to a back issue, Andy Murray has decided to skip this year’s solo competition at Wimbledon and instead focus his farewell on the doubles alongside his older brother Jamie. Murray, who won the championship in both 2013 and 2016, was anticipated to square off against Tomas Machac from… Continue reading Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles