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Wildlife trust plans 'image makeover' for slugs and snails
The Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, together with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is spearheading a new campaign called Making Friends with Molluscs. The campaign aims to change the negative perception associated with slugs and snails and educate people about their important role in the ecosystem. Contrary to popular belief, only a small fraction of… Continue reading Wildlife trust plans 'image makeover' for slugs and snails
Ukrainian refugee returned to Kyiv due to state of Swansea home
A Ukrainian refugee, identified only as Taisiia, chose to return to Kyiv instead of staying in Swansea due to the poor condition of the housing she was offered. Taisiia, who arrived in Swansea in June 2022 with her seven-month-old daughter as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, was unable to find suitable independent housing… Continue reading Ukrainian refugee returned to Kyiv due to state of Swansea home
Frank Hester: Rishi Sunak say he won't return money from donor accused of racism
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declined requests from opposition parties to give back money to a Conservative Party donor who allegedly made racist comments about MP Diane Abbott. Despite claims that Frank Hester had said Abbott “should be shot,” Sunak maintained that Hester had apologised and that “that remorse should be accepted.” Hester has… Continue reading Frank Hester: Rishi Sunak say he won't return money from donor accused of racism
Samaria Ayanle: Body found weeks ago believed that of missing woman
The Metropolitan Police has announced that a body, found in the River Thames in London last month, has been identified as Samaria Ayanle, a young woman who went missing in February. Ayanle, aged 19, was last seen on CCTV footage in her Marble Arch university accommodation in central London. Officers found the body in the… Continue reading Samaria Ayanle: Body found weeks ago believed that of missing woman
UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers
New measures will be put in place by the UK government which will ban foreign governments from owning newspapers or news magazines within the country. The decision came following worries that the United Arab Emirates would buy the Daily Telegraph and Spectator with financial backing. Cross-party criticism ensued, and Labour has confirmed that it will… Continue reading UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers
Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub
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Dwelaniyah Robinson murder-accused mum 'ashamed' of scalds
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British couple die on Caribbean island in Grenada
A tragedy has occurred during a holiday in Grenada involving a British couple. Rosaline Foster, 76, is said to have drowned attempting to save her husband, David John, 77, after he had become distressed in the sea. The Royal Grenada Police Force believe that David may have had a heart attack while in the water… Continue reading British couple die on Caribbean island in Grenada
Diss ticket touts convicted in £6.5m reselling scheme
A court in Leeds has heard how Lynda Chenery, 51, and Mark Woods, 59, both of TQ Tickets Ltd, exploited the love and passion of music fans by buying and reselling concert tickets worth £6.5m. The Norfolk-based company used multiple identities to purchase large numbers of tickets, including those for high-profile concerts by artists such… Continue reading Diss ticket touts convicted in £6.5m reselling scheme