MPs should get veto on any Iran conflict, Plaid Cymru says

Plaid Cymru has expressed the need for Members of Parliament to have the authority to reject any proposals for British military intervention in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The United States launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, as tensions between Israel and Iran continued to rise. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer… Continue reading MPs should get veto on any Iran conflict, Plaid Cymru says

Pontypool homeowner uses Google Earth to win decking planning row

Gareth William Leek, a homeowner from Pontypool, Torfaen, found himself in a planning permission dispute with the council regarding the decking he had built in his garden. The issue arose when it was discovered that the decking was approximately 50cm (20in) too high off the ground, requiring planning permission for structures exceeding 30cm (12in) in… Continue reading Pontypool homeowner uses Google Earth to win decking planning row

The Christians' drummer has cardiac arrest on Liverpool waterfront stage

The Liverpool music scene was rocked when a drummer collapsed on stage during a festival performance, suffering a cardiac arrest in front of thousands of fans. Lionel Duke of The Christians fell ill while the band was supporting Sting at the On The Waterfront festival in Liverpool. The 58-year-old drummer was rushed to the city’s… Continue reading The Christians' drummer has cardiac arrest on Liverpool waterfront stage

US and UK tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place

The recent events in Qatar have prompted authorities from the US and the UK to advise their citizens in the country to stay indoors until further notice. The US embassy in Qatar issued a notice urging Americans to shelter in place as a precautionary measure. Similarly, the UK government issued a warning in response to… Continue reading US and UK tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place

Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy, says David Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has emphasized the importance of Iran taking “the off-ramp” and returning to the negotiating table. This comes after Iran vowed there would be “everlasting consequences” following US strikes over the weekend aimed at disrupting the country’s nuclear program. Lammy has warned Iran against retaliating by targeting US bases or by blocking… Continue reading Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy, says David Lammy

Dermot Murnaghan: TV presenter reveals stage four cancer

Ian Youngs, a culture reporter, reported that TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has shared his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer. The 67-year-old journalist, who previously worked with ITV, BBC, and Sky News, expressed that he is responding well to treatment and is currently in good health. Murnaghan expressed his gratitude for his exceptional medical team… Continue reading Dermot Murnaghan: TV presenter reveals stage four cancer

Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax – Nigel Farage

Political correspondent Joe Pike reported that Reform UK has introduced a new proposal that would allow non-doms to lessen their UK tax burden by paying a £250,000 fee. The party suggests that the revenue generated from this fee would be directed towards individuals with the lowest incomes. Non-doms, who have a permanent residence overseas for… Continue reading Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax – Nigel Farage

Hundreds of people gather for Palestine Action protest

Palestine Action protesters gathered in central London amidst expectations of the government cracking down on the group. The protest, which took place at Trafalgar Square after being banned from Parliament, comes in anticipation of Palestine Action being labeled as a terrorist organization. Last week, activists from the group staged a demonstration at RAF Brize Norton… Continue reading Hundreds of people gather for Palestine Action protest

Two charged with historical child sex offences at Abergavenny centre

Two individuals have been accused of committing numerous historical sexual offences against children at a past assessment center. Gwent Police has been actively looking into reports of sexual and physical abuse, with a focus on the former Coed Glas Assessment Center in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, during the period spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. The… Continue reading Two charged with historical child sex offences at Abergavenny centre