Wales' first minister Eluned Morgan refuses to support Sir Keir Starmer

Wales’ First Minister, Eluned Morgan, recently made it clear that she is withholding her endorsement of the Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer, ahead of the upcoming Senedd elections in May. Speaking to the BBC, Morgan emphasized that Starmer “is not on the ballot” in Wales’s election, signaling that voters should focus on local issues… Continue reading Wales' first minister Eluned Morgan refuses to support Sir Keir Starmer

Millionaire Liverpool GP behind asylum seeker hotels

This excerpt appears to be from a BBC news report concerning a controversy around plans to move asylum seekers into a residential building called Parliament Place in Liverpool, UK. Here are the key points summarized: – Andrew Lewis, a tenant at Parliament Place, received a letter telling tenants to move out due to urgent fire… Continue reading Millionaire Liverpool GP behind asylum seeker hotels

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

The government of Rwanda has announced that it is pursuing an international arbitration claim against the United Kingdom, seeking payment of £100 million related to an asylum agreement that was cancelled by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This agreement, initially established under the previous Conservative government, involved the UK making financial contributions to Rwanda to… Continue reading Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

Storm Chandra: Couple rescued in dinghy after being trapped by floodwater

During Storm Chandra, a married couple found themselves stranded in their Antrim home as floodwaters rose to thigh height, forcing firefighters to rescue them by dinghy. David Letherman and his husband, Jim Cunningham, had been continuously contacting emergency services throughout Tuesday, desperate for assistance as the flooding worsened around their Riverside neighborhood residence. Letherman described… Continue reading Storm Chandra: Couple rescued in dinghy after being trapped by floodwater

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

Following Labour’s decision to prevent Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, the prime minister engaged in conversations with the Greater Manchester mayor on both Monday and Tuesday. This came after Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) chose to block Burnham’s candidacy, aiming to “avoid an unnecessary mayoral election,” as the seat… Continue reading Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

Manchester snooker toddler secures Guinness World Records

A remarkable achievement has been made by a toddler snooker player who has set multiple Guinness World Records as the youngest individual to successfully complete two distinct trick shots. Jude Owens, from Manchester, accomplished a pool bank shot at the age of two years and 302 days on October 12, 2025. Prior to this, he… Continue reading Manchester snooker toddler secures Guinness World Records

Traitors host Claudia Winkleman is artist's latest garden fence creation

An artistic model of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has recently been added to a garden fence by local creator Sharon Kulesa. This new effigy is inspired by the popularity of the latest season of the TV show The Traitors, which came to an end last Friday. Kulesa, who lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk, has made several… Continue reading Traitors host Claudia Winkleman is artist's latest garden fence creation

Five IPP prisoners to be referred to Court of Appeal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has recently referred five individuals serving indefinite sentences to the Court of Appeal, according to information obtained by BBC Newsnight. These prisoners are serving Indeterminate Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, a form of sentencing that was abolished in 2012 but still affects approximately 2,800 people. The IPP sentences… Continue reading Five IPP prisoners to be referred to Court of Appeal

Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze

Every January, the town of Lerwick in Shetland comes alive with Europe’s largest fire festival, Up Helly Aa, a vibrant celebration honoring the area’s Norse roots. This spectacular event sees hundreds of torchbearers parade through the streets, culminating in the fiery destruction of a Viking longship replica. Known locally as the “Jarl Squad,” a group… Continue reading Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze

King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace

King Charles III and Queen Camilla gathered with Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Among the guests were notable figures such as Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, aged 100, and Helen Aronson, who is 98. These survivors have been recognized for their efforts to promote Holocaust awareness, and a series… Continue reading King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace