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BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James and former newsreader Chris Smith have apologised for causing offence with an insensitive comment about a glass eye in a video promoting their new children’s book. Smith said a glass eye would make the characters, inspired by Roald Dahl’s The Twits, “more revolting”. The remark sparked criticism for a… Continue reading DJ Greg James sorry for video with comment about 'disgusting' glass eye

Plans requiring staff from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to work in the office for at least 40% of the week provoked a vote to strike amongst PCS trade union members. The ballot, which enjoyed a turnout of 50%, saw 70% of respondents vote in favour of the industrial action. The ONS stated its… Continue reading Office for National Statistics staff vote to strike over return to office

Police in Bedfordshire have reported a four-year-old girl and her mother missing. Joana, 39, and her daughter Aliannah, 4, were last seen at their home in Luton back in February, and were last heard from earlier this month. The police urged the public not to speculate on the case, as they are concerned for their… Continue reading Mum Joana and daughter Aliannah missing from Luton

Secluded woodland at a nature reserve became the site of a murder investigation after a passer-by reported seeing an “unknown item” wrapped in plastic. Upon further inspection, it was found that the package contained human remains. The alarm was raised in Kersal Wetlands, Salford on Thursday, prompting efforts to positively identify the remains. As yet,… Continue reading Salford murder inquiry after human remains found in woodland

Tory MP William Wragg has been praised by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for apologising after he admitted he had given other MPs’ personal phone numbers to a man on a dating app. In an interview with The Times, Wragg said he was “scared” as the individual had “compromising things on me”. It is understood at least… Continue reading William Wragg: Jeremy Hunt praises MP's apology over dating app incident

The UK is bracing itself for strong winds and gales this coming weekend, as Storm Kathleen rolls in from the west. The impacts of the storm will be felt widely from Saturday, particularly in Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, and parts of western England and Wales. Met Éireann, the Irish met service, named the storm because… Continue reading Storm Kathleen: gales and warm weather this weekend

Scotland has started to see snow, heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Kathleen hits the UK. This is the 11th storm named so far in the 2023-24 season, making it one of the stormiest periods since storm naming began in 2015. The Met Office has issued three weather warnings for various times on Friday… Continue reading Storm Kathleen in Scotland: Snow, rain and wind warnings issued

Commuters in west London are facing delays following a freight train derailment in West Ealing at around 6:10 BST on Friday. National Rail has warned that the disruption may last until midday. A National Rail spokesman stated that the derailment occurred as a freight train approaching West Ealing passed a red signal, causing three wheels… Continue reading Passengers face delays after derailment at West Ealing

The rise of harmful content on children’s phones is contributing to an increase in sexism in schools, says the National Education Union’s (NEU) general secretary, Daniel Kebede. Boys are exposed to “aggressive and violent pornography” and influencer content that “distorts their view of women,” Kebede said, calling for an inquiry to challenge social media companies.… Continue reading Union calls for inquiry to curb sexism in schools