An 18-year-old male has been detained on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a student near a university campus. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when emergency services were alerted to a man who had collapsed on Oxford Street, near the junction with Bonners Lane, shortly after 17:00 GMT. The victim, a man… Continue reading Murder arrest after De Montfort University student stabbed near campus
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Selhurst derailment causes severe disruption on train routes
Severe disruptions continue to affect rail services operated by Southern, Thameslink, and the Gatwick Express following an early morning derailment coupled with a signal failure in southeast London. The incident has caused significant delays and cancellations across several routes, severely impacting commuters throughout the day. Among the affected lines are Thameslink’s Bedford to Brighton and… Continue reading Selhurst derailment causes severe disruption on train routes
MSP behind assisted dying bill backs change to eligibility rules
Liam McArthur, the Liberal Democrat MSP championing the legalisation of assisted dying in Scotland, has indicated his willingness to support an amendment that would restrict access to those with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less to live. The current wording of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill,… Continue reading MSP behind assisted dying bill backs change to eligibility rules
Abersoch beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand after storm
Several of the priciest beach huts in Wales have recently been buried under sand following storms that battered the coastline. Located on Abersoch beach in Gwynedd, these huts, which can fetch prices as high as £250,000, require excavation every spring. However, local residents have remarked that this year’s sand coverage is particularly severe compared to… Continue reading Abersoch beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand after storm
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
The government in England has unveiled a new 10-year cancer strategy aiming to drastically improve survival rates. The plan targets an ambitious milestone: ensuring that by 2035, 75% of cancer patients survive for at least five years after diagnosis. Currently, the five-year survival rate stands at 60%, which reflects a lag behind other developed nations.… Continue reading Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
Llangynwyd pub's Sunday lunch meat 'likely cause' of food poisoning
A recent outbreak of foodborne illness at a village pub has been traced back to the meat served during a Sunday lunch. Public Health Wales revealed that 43 individuals fell ill after dining at the Corner House Inn in Llangynwyd, Bridgend, on November 30th. Following an investigation, it was determined that the cause of the… Continue reading Llangynwyd pub's Sunday lunch meat 'likely cause' of food poisoning
Police Service of Northern Ireland officer names published on courts website
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has acknowledged that the names of certain officers, initially exposed in a 2023 data breach, were subsequently published on the Northern Ireland Courts website. This development has raised significant concerns, prompting the Department of Justice (DoJ) to intervene promptly by removing the court lists from the public domain… Continue reading Police Service of Northern Ireland officer names published on courts website
I needed to face Lucy Letby in court, says mum of murdered Baby D
The mother of one of the infants killed by Lucy Letby has shared her harrowing experience, describing moments when she felt she had “failed as a mum” due to her inability to protect her daughter. This child, referred to during Letby’s trial as “Baby D,” passed away in June 2015 after Letby was found to… Continue reading I needed to face Lucy Letby in court, says mum of murdered Baby D
Minimum alcohol price in Wales to rise by 30%
The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Wales is set to rise from 50p to 65p starting this October. This adjustment means that a can of lager priced at £1 will now cost at least £1.30, a £2.50 bottle of cider will increase to £3.25, and a bottle of whisky currently sold for £14… Continue reading Minimum alcohol price in Wales to rise by 30%
Steve Wright: Woman's narrow escape from Suffolk serial killer
A woman who encountered serial killer Steve Wright has revealed how she armed herself with a stick and hid to escape a frightening close call. Emily Doherty was walking home from a nightclub in Felixstowe, Suffolk, in the early hours of 18 September 1999, when Wright attempted to abduct her. During an earlier court hearing,… Continue reading Steve Wright: Woman's narrow escape from Suffolk serial killer