The efforts to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18 in Northern Ireland have been slow-moving, leading to over 100 children being married during this waiting period. At least 116 children, with 91 of them being teenage girls, have been married in Northern Ireland since work began over three years ago on new laws… Continue reading Northern Ireland child marriage: More than 100 under-18s wed since July 2022
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Mould at man's Swansea home so bad he faces moving into van for winter
David Barlow, a 65-year-old man, made the decision to move into a motorhome parked on his driveway this winter due to the damp and mould issues plaguing his leasehold home in Murton, Swansea. Despite purchasing the property in November 2023 for his retirement enjoyment near the beautiful beaches of the Gower Peninsula, David’s home has… Continue reading Mould at man's Swansea home so bad he faces moving into van for winter
First scientific evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh found on skeleton
In a recent archaeological discovery in Edinburgh, the first scientific evidence of the Black Death has been unveiled through the remains of a teenage boy from the 14th Century. The teenager, one of 115 medieval bodies exhumed from the grounds of St Giles Cathedral, was found to have traces of the bacteria for the Bubonic… Continue reading First scientific evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh found on skeleton
Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
The government is taking steps to address the normalization of violence against women and girls online. The new plans aim to make online pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation illegal. This decision comes after a review highlighted the prevalence of choking-related content on mainstream porn sites, leading to the normalization of such acts among young people.… Continue reading Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
Cambridgeshire train attack victim describes confrontation with alleged attacker
A man involved in a stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire over the weekend has shared his account of the terrifying confrontation with the alleged attacker. Stephen Crean recounted to BBC’s Lucy Manning that the assailant asked him, “Do you want to die?” The chilling incident took place on a train en route from… Continue reading Cambridgeshire train attack victim describes confrontation with alleged attacker
Train-attack accused 'maybe linked to other incidents' – police
An image of Anthony Williams in Peterborough the evening before the alleged train attack has been obtained by the BBC. Police are currently looking into whether the man accused of stabbing 10 individuals on a train has any connection to an attack on a 14-year-old boy and two incidents involving a knifeman at a barbers’… Continue reading Train-attack accused 'maybe linked to other incidents' – police
Motability: 'Just because I'm disabled, why can't I drive what I want?'
BBC News NI business correspondent Patrick Fee reported on a disabled woman in Northern Ireland criticizing potential changes to the Motability scheme. This scheme enables people receiving certain disability benefits to lease vehicles such as cars, scooters, and powered wheelchairs at a reduced cost. However, there are concerns that taxpayers may be subsidizing premium cars… Continue reading Motability: 'Just because I'm disabled, why can't I drive what I want?'
Head teachers to be consulted on strike action over Ofsted changes
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) is considering strike action after it failed to challenge Ofsted’s new inspection plans in court. The watchdog’s colour-coded report card system is set to take effect in England on 10 November, despite claims from the NAHT that there was inadequate consultation. Ofsted made changes to their inspection process… Continue reading Head teachers to be consulted on strike action over Ofsted changes
Rogiet: Nine-month-old baby boy killed by family pet
Tragedy struck in south-east Wales when a family dog attacked and killed a nine-month-old baby boy. Police and paramedics rushed to the address on Crossway in Rogiet near Caldicot, Monmouthshire, at around 18:00 GMT on Sunday. Despite efforts by the Welsh Ambulance Service, the baby was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The dog responsible… Continue reading Rogiet: Nine-month-old baby boy killed by family pet
Portavogie: Murder arrest following death of man in his 20s
Jordan Webb, a 28-year-old man, was found dead in Portavogie, County Down, on Monday morning. The Police Service of Northern Ireland responded to an address on New Harbour Road at 07:45 GMT, where Mr. Webb was pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Inspector Hollie McCartan expressed her condolences to Jordan’s family and loved ones during… Continue reading Portavogie: Murder arrest following death of man in his 20s