Prince William has hailed the nominees for the environmental Earthshot prize as modern-day heroes. The Prince of Wales will be heading to Rio de Janeiro next month for the event, marking the first time the awards will be held in Latin America. Created five years ago by Prince William, the prize awards £1m annually to… Continue reading Earthshot prize: Prince William to travel to Brazil for awards ceremony
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The rise of women with autism diagnoses: 'We mask until it blows up'
Molly Siobhan Parker is a woman on a mission to challenge misconceptions surrounding autism, particularly in autistic women. Her own diagnosis came at 22, joining a growing number of adults receiving diagnoses. In the UK, research indicates a significant increase in autism diagnoses over the years, especially amongst women seeking support in Wales. The National… Continue reading The rise of women with autism diagnoses: 'We mask until it blows up'
Conservatives pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan
The Conservative Party has revealed its ambitious plan to remove 750,000 illegal immigrants from the UK within the next five years if they succeed in the upcoming election. This proposal includes banning individuals who enter the country without authorization from seeking asylum and preventing rejected claimants from challenging decisions in court, with appeals overseen by… Continue reading Conservatives pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan
Man charged over death of man found at Loch Lomond
Authorities have apprehended and charged a 50-year-old man in connection with the death of Graham Wright, whose remains were discovered at Loch Lomond. Wright, 38, was last seen in the Gorbals area of Glasgow on August 20th. His remains were located at the Rubha Dubh, near Firkin Point, on September 13th. Police Scotland indicated that… Continue reading Man charged over death of man found at Loch Lomond
Menai Suspension Bridge closes suddenly for bolts ot be replaced
The unexpected closure of a suspension bridge connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland has caused disruptions for travelers. The Menai Suspension Bridge was shut down on Saturday at 14:00 BST after engineers discovered the need to replace bolts on beams under the bridge. Transport Secretary Ken Skates expressed apologies for the inconvenience, emphasizing the importance… Continue reading Menai Suspension Bridge closes suddenly for bolts ot be replaced
'We were having dinner when a tree crashed into our house'
During the fierce Storm Amy in the Highlands, Candice McMillan and her family experienced a dreadfully close call when a tree crashed through the windows of their home in Torlundy, near Fort William. While the family was gathered for dinner, the 70mph gusts brought chaos as the tree fell onto their house. Miraculously, nobody was… Continue reading 'We were having dinner when a tree crashed into our house'
London Pro-Palestine protest: Met Police make 335 arrests
A significant number of individuals were taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police in central London during a pro-Palestinian rally supported by Defend Our Juries, the authorities announced. The event, which was organized in solidarity with Palestine Action – a faction that was prohibited by the government in July for any form of backing or… Continue reading London Pro-Palestine protest: Met Police make 335 arrests
Man Utd and Sunderland's minute's silence for Manchester synagogue attack victims
Prior to the start of the match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford stadium, a one minute’s silence was observed in honor of the two individuals who lost their lives in an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester. The incident left three others in a serious condition, prompting a show of solidarity and… Continue reading Man Utd and Sunderland's minute's silence for Manchester synagogue attack victims
Port Talbot 'quieter' since Tata Steel job losses
Port Talbot has seen a significant transformation in its atmosphere since the closure of the blast furnaces. Former steelworker Levi Roberts, who invested his redundancy money in a pizza making business, is just one example of the changes taking place in the town. With fewer traffic and bright lights at night, the town has become… Continue reading Port Talbot 'quieter' since Tata Steel job losses
Hundreds of extra officers to 'reassure' Manchester's communities
Following a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester, there has been a noticeable increase in police presence on the city streets. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have been working rigorous 12-hour shifts without rest days since the incident, and additional officers from various forces have been deployed to assist. Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes… Continue reading Hundreds of extra officers to 'reassure' Manchester's communities