Thetford Town FC pays tribute to family in Portugal holiday crash

A tragic car crash during a family holiday in Portugal has resulted in the untimely death of the Serrano family, along with a young woman who was accompanying them. Domingos Serrano, 55, Maria Serrano, 51, and their twin sons Domingos and Afonso, 20, were among the victims of the fatal accident that occurred in Faro,… Continue reading Thetford Town FC pays tribute to family in Portugal holiday crash

Downpatrick: Murder inquiry launched after man's death

A tragic incident has sparked a murder investigation in Downpatrick, as authorities respond to a report of a deceased man found at a residence in Marian Park around noon on Sunday. The discovery has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder, who is currently being held in custody. Law enforcement… Continue reading Downpatrick: Murder inquiry launched after man's death

Rangers 'devastated' after fan dies after match against Dundee

A tragic incident occurred at Ibrox stadium during the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Dundee, as a 70-year-old Rangers fan passed away after falling ill. The fan’s identity has not been disclosed, but the club confirmed the unfortunate news. The police mentioned that the man was rushed to the hospital from the stadium but,… Continue reading Rangers 'devastated' after fan dies after match against Dundee

Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500

A large-scale demonstration in support of the banned group Palestine Action in London on Saturday resulted in a total of 532 arrests, marking a significant increase in police interventions. The Metropolitan Police reported that the majority of the arrests – 521 in total – were made for individuals displaying placards endorsing Palestine Action at Westminster’s… Continue reading Palestine Action protest arrests rise to more than 500

Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86

Maia Davies & John HandBBC News Legendary TV actor Ray Brooks has passed away at the age of 86 after a remarkable career spanning five decades. Brooks was widely recognized for his roles in iconic British television shows throughout the years. From narrating the beloved children’s program Mr. Benn to his appearances in groundbreaking dramas… Continue reading Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86

Downpatrick: Priest left with 'serious head injury' after attack

In Downpatrick, a priest is currently hospitalized with a “serious head injury” after being assaulted with a bottle at St Patrick’s Church prior to a Mass service on Sunday morning. The attack took place around 10:10 BST, when a man entered the church on St Patrick’s Avenue and struck the priest on the head with… Continue reading Downpatrick: Priest left with 'serious head injury' after attack

York farmer installs padel courts in potato shed

Callum Stark, a farmer based near Sutton-on-the-Forest in North Yorkshire, made a unique decision to convert one of his potato storage warehouses into a padel court. The motivation behind this move was the declining prices of his potato crop. Stark, who manages 3,000 acres of land, expressed his dissatisfaction with the returns from potato farming,… Continue reading York farmer installs padel courts in potato shed

Transport of London staff face deportation under new visa rules

In light of recent rule changes regarding visa sponsorship qualifications, a significant number of foreign employees working for Transport for London (TfL) are at risk of deportation. The alterations to salary thresholds and the removal of certain transport roles from the eligible list have left more than 60 skilled worker visa holders potentially facing expulsion… Continue reading Transport of London staff face deportation under new visa rules

Diogo Jota: Remembering former Liverpool & Portugal forward

Teresa Barbosa played a crucial role in Diogo Jota’s early football journey. When Jota, at the age of 16, arrived at Pacos de Ferreira’s dormitory from Gondomar, she was the first person he encountered. Barbosa took care of the players who came from different Portuguese cities and abroad to join the team located just outside… Continue reading Diogo Jota: Remembering former Liverpool & Portugal forward

More than 400 migrants brought to shore at Dover

On Saturday, a total of 435 migrants in seven boats arrived at Dover, which marks the highest daily number since the initiation of the new “one in, one out” deal with France. These migrants, including some children, were brought to shore by Border Force and the RNLI amidst immigration protests happening across the UK. The… Continue reading More than 400 migrants brought to shore at Dover