The family of Chris Kaba, a man shot dead by a Metropolitan Police officer in September 2022, have expressed their devastation following the pause of misconduct proceedings against the officer involved. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has decided to delay issuing gross misconduct papers against Sergeant Martyn Blake, who fired the fatal shot… Continue reading Kaba family devastated as watchdog halts Blake misconduct case
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First minister Eluned Morgan's 'car crash interview' highlights Labour divide
Eluned Morgan has recently twice refrained from giving unequivocal support to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer within just one week. During this period, the Welsh First Minister made a significant speech in London advocating for the devolution of policing powers. However, when questioned in two separate interviews about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s dismissal of those… Continue reading First minister Eluned Morgan's 'car crash interview' highlights Labour divide
Clonoe: Car crashes through petrol station window
Emergency services responded to a significant incident at a petrol station forecourt located in Clonoe, County Tyrone. The event involved a vehicle crashing through the side window of the petrol station’s shop. The crash site is near Coalisland and has drawn attendance from multiple emergency units, including the fire brigade, ambulance crew, and an air… Continue reading Clonoe: Car crashes through petrol station window
Fettes College 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has revealed that Fettes College, one of Scotland’s leading private schools in Edinburgh, failed to safeguard its students from sexual and physical abuse over several decades. According to Lady Smith, who chairs the inquiry, the abuse took place regularly from the 1950s through to the late 1980s, perpetrated by both… Continue reading Fettes College 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
Mum says Glasgow University ‘failed’ son who took his own life after grade error
The tragic case of Ethan Brown, a student at the University of Glasgow who took his own life after being incorrectly informed he would not graduate, has brought to light significant problems within the university’s academic processes. Ethan was mistakenly awarded the wrong grade for a course, which led him to believe he had failed… Continue reading Mum says Glasgow University ‘failed’ son who took his own life after grade error
What will be the impact of Universal UK on Bedfordshire sewage system?
A significant new theme park planned in Bedfordshire is expected to attract millions of visitors and generate thousands of jobs, but with this growth comes a substantial increase in sewage that the local water treatment infrastructure is currently ill-equipped to handle. The facility closest to the Universal park site in Bedfordshire is already operating at… Continue reading What will be the impact of Universal UK on Bedfordshire sewage system?
Puffins struggle to survive as Storm Chandra sweeps country
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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