David Ejimofor, a 15-year-old teenager, tragically passed away after jumping into the sea from a pier at Aberavon beach in Neath Port Talbot on 19 June 2023. This incident occurred when David joined his friends at the beach to celebrate the completion of their GCSE exams. During the inquest held at Swansea’s Guildhall, it was… Continue reading Teen who drowned at Aberavon could not swim, inquest hears
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Kayden Moy: Friends 'hit hard' by death in Irvine beach stabbing
Kayden Moy, a 16-year-old boy from East Kilbride, tragically passed away after a stabbing incident at Irvine Beach over the weekend. The altercation, involving a large group of teenagers, occurred at 18:45 on Saturday, leading to his untimely death in the hospital the following day. Kayden, who was previously associated with football club Busby AFC,… Continue reading Kayden Moy: Friends 'hit hard' by death in Irvine beach stabbing
Agri-food deal in UK-EU agreement will reduce sea border impact
A recent UK-EU deal is set to allow certain goods to move freely between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, according to a government announcement. This agreement includes an agri-food deal that will eliminate some checks on animal and plant products moving between the two regions. The aim is to minimize the impact of the trade… Continue reading Agri-food deal in UK-EU agreement will reduce sea border impact
Energy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?
A new price cap set to take effect in July is expected to bring relief to millions of households by lowering gas and electricity bills. The current cap, which saw annual bills for a typical household rise to £1,849 in April, will be reversed with this new measure. The energy price cap determines the maximum… Continue reading Energy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?
New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers
The government has introduced new regulations aimed at safeguarding consumers who utilize buy now, pay later services, with the goal of putting an end to the unregulated borrowing environment known as the “wild west.” Lenders will now be required to conduct affordability checks to prevent individuals from accruing excessive debt, while shoppers will have quicker… Continue reading New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers
Bicester Motion fire: Town mourns firefighters and father lost
Bicester is reeling from the tragic loss of two firefighters and a business owner in a devastating fire at Bicester Motion. The community is mourning the deaths of Jennie Logan, 30, Martyn Sadler, 38, and David Chester, 57, who all perished in the blaze. Many residents gathered at Garth Park to observe a two-minute silence… Continue reading Bicester Motion fire: Town mourns firefighters and father lost
Migrant dies as small boat sinks crossing English Channel
French authorities have confirmed the tragic death of an individual after a small boat, described as “overloaded,” sank while attempting to navigate the English Channel. The incident, which occurred overnight from Sunday to Monday, led to the rescue of 62 individuals from the water, according to the Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North… Continue reading Migrant dies as small boat sinks crossing English Channel
Private data including criminal records stolen in Legal Aid hack
The Ministry of Justice has announced that a large amount of private data, including criminal records, was hacked from the Legal Aid online system. This cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online services was discovered on April 23 and the data in question dates back to 2010. Initially thought to be a small breach, the… Continue reading Private data including criminal records stolen in Legal Aid hack
Water voles are almost extinct in Wales – could glitter save them?
In an effort to save endangered water voles in Wales from extinction, conservationists have implemented a unique solution – feeding them edible glitter. Once prevalent in south Wales, water voles have seen a drastic decline in numbers, pushing them to the brink of extinction as pointed out by the Wildlife Trust. The Initiative for Nature… Continue reading Water voles are almost extinct in Wales – could glitter save them?
My daughter had to move schools because of racism
Incidents of racism or racist bullying in Scotland’s schools have seen a sharp increase of 50% over the past year, according to figures obtained by BBC Scotland News. The Freedom of Information requests sent to all 32 councils revealed that there were more than 3,600 incidents recorded last year, compared to 2,400 the previous year.… Continue reading My daughter had to move schools because of racism