Northern Ireland: Some flights cancelled and power outages as Storm Floris hits

Northern Ireland experienced severe winds as Storm Floris made landfall on Monday morning. The storm resulted in the cancellation of several flights to and from Belfast City and Dublin Airports. In the Republic of Ireland, thousands were left without power, with the largest outages occurring in the west and north-west regions of the country. A… Continue reading Northern Ireland: Some flights cancelled and power outages as Storm Floris hits

Men in court over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton

Two individuals have been brought before the court on charges related to the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton. Ahmad Mulakhil is facing a rape charge, while Mohammad Kabir is facing charges of kidnapping, strangulation, and assisting in the rape of a minor under 13 years old. Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch… Continue reading Men in court over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton

Paralysed teenager becomes racing driver in Scottish first

Ian Hamilton and Daniel Bennett report on a remarkable story of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Three years ago, Ally Chalmers was a promising young skier, achieving second place in a national competition. However, a tragic accident left him paralysed from the waist down, changing the course of his life dramatically. Now… Continue reading Paralysed teenager becomes racing driver in Scottish first

The latest weather forecast as Storm Floris expected to bring disruption

Storm Floris is expected to bring powerful winds to various regions of the UK on Monday. Wind gusts could soar up to 90mph, posing a risk of flying debris and large waves along coastal areas. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for significant parts of Scotland starting at 10:00 BST, while a yellow… Continue reading The latest weather forecast as Storm Floris expected to bring disruption

Government pledges extra £100m funding to tackle people smuggling

The British government has allocated an additional £100 million to combat illegal people-smuggling operations in the English Channel. This funding will go towards adding up to 300 more officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) as well as investing in new technology and equipment. The surge in resources comes as a response to the record… Continue reading Government pledges extra £100m funding to tackle people smuggling

Why an explosive fight erupted over the UK's new Chinese embassy

ion goes ahead. “The same was suggested about the Chinese embassy in Portland Place when it was acquired in the late 1940s,” he says. “During the early period of the People’s Republic of China’s existence, Chinese diplomats were frequently shouted at and occasionally spat upon in London. Over time, with UK-China relations normalising and trade… Continue reading Why an explosive fight erupted over the UK's new Chinese embassy

Victims of mis-sold car finance set to get less than £950 per deal

Mitchell Labiak, a business reporter at BBC News, reported that victims of car finance mis-selling may receive less than £950 per deal in a proposed compensation scheme by the financial regulator. The first payouts are anticipated to occur next year. The Supreme Court recently ruled that hidden commissions from lenders to dealers on car loans… Continue reading Victims of mis-sold car finance set to get less than £950 per deal

Jeremy Corbyn's new party needs a name and it's trickier than you might think

Launching a new political party comes with the challenge of choosing an appropriate name that encapsulates the party’s essence and vision. Jeremy Corbyn, alongside fellow independent and ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana, are in the process of setting up a new left-wing party. Despite having over 600,000 registered supporters, the party is still without a name.… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn's new party needs a name and it's trickier than you might think