A tragic incident in Huddersfield resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy who had escaped the war in Syria after sustaining injuries in a bombing. Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim tragically passed away in the hospital after being stabbed in the neck. His family expressed shock at the idea that the place Ahmad saw as… Continue reading Huddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing
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Teenagers guilty of killing Bhim Kohli, 80, in park attack
In the tragic case surrounding the death of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl have been convicted for their involvement in the fatal attack. The incident, which took place in Franklin Park in Leicestershire, saw Mr. Kohli being punched and kicked in a disturbing assault that ultimately led to his untimely… Continue reading Teenagers guilty of killing Bhim Kohli, 80, in park attack
Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, says Streeting
In the midst of the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on public health. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, expressed worry about the unsanitary conditions caused by the walkout. “As the bin bags are piling up, we see rats and other vermin crawling around,” Streeting remarked in an… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, says Streeting
Mournes: 'Decades of impact to come', conservationist says
The recent fires in the Mourne Mountains have left a lasting environmental impact that is expected to be felt for decades, according to a local conservationist. Vincent McAlinden, a resident of the area, described the fires as causing “catastrophic devastation.” The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is currently managing two fires – one… Continue reading Mournes: 'Decades of impact to come', conservationist says
First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
In a groundbreaking development, a miraculous baby has made history as the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who received a donated womb. The baby’s mother, 36-year-old Grace Davidson, was born without a working uterus. In 2023, she underwent a successful womb transplant from her sister, Amy Purdie, marking a… Continue reading First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
Ashes of father lost in post from US to Doncaster recovered
A woman’s efforts to retrieve her father’s ashes, which went missing in the post during a transatlantic mix-up, have finally come to a resolution. Lisa Barrett, 63, shared that her sister in the US had sent a sample of their father’s ashes to her home in Doncaster because she was unable to attend the funeral.… Continue reading Ashes of father lost in post from US to Doncaster recovered
Boat towed to shore after breakdown near whirlpool
A single individual aboard a boat was rescued near the Corryvreckan whirlpool in Argyll and Bute after experiencing mechanical issues. The Oban RNLI lifeboat was summoned to the location following an emergency call on Monday evening. The Coastguard safely towed the vessel to Oban, where it arrived around 10:00 pm. Fortunately, the person on board… Continue reading Boat towed to shore after breakdown near whirlpool
Overcrowded Barlinnie prison in 'wretchedly poor state' – inspectors
Scotland’s largest prison, HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow, has been deemed in a state of dire overcrowding by inspectors. The HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) has strongly urged the Scottish government to address the issue of overcrowding as the prison operates at 30% over capacity. Originally designed for 987 prisoners, the 143-year-old jail now… Continue reading Overcrowded Barlinnie prison in 'wretchedly poor state' – inspectors
Newport asylum seeker jailed for glorifying terrorism on social media
An individual who came to the UK in search of asylum has been sentenced to jail for supporting the terrorist organization Islamic State. Hakan Barac, a Turkish national aged 28 from Commercial Road in Newport, posted videos on social media platforms praising terrorists Osama bin Laden and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. He pleaded guilty to five… Continue reading Newport asylum seeker jailed for glorifying terrorism on social media
Thick stench and piles of bin bags: Birmingham bin strikes five weeks on
Residents of Birmingham are facing a major challenge as the ongoing bin strikes have led to long queues of cars waiting to dispose of their rubbish. With the strikes now entering their fifth week, the city council has declared a major incident to address the escalating situation. BBC Midlands’ David Lumb, reporting from a collection… Continue reading Thick stench and piles of bin bags: Birmingham bin strikes five weeks on