Catherine Steele experienced a traumatic ordeal when her husband, Anthony, passed away from stomach cancer in May. After being informed that there was no ambulance available to come to their home, she was instructed to examine her husband to confirm his death via video call. This distressing experience has left a lasting impact on Mrs.… Continue reading Northern Ireland woman asked on 999 call to examine husband to confirm death
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Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF Brize Norton to daub planes
Activists with pro-Palestinian sentiments managed to infiltrate RAF Brize Norton without detection and proceeded to spray two military planes with red paint. A video released by Palestine Action showcased two individuals inside the Oxfordshire airbase, where one person was seen using a scooter to approach the Airbus Voyager air-to-air refuelling tankers and spray paint into… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF Brize Norton to daub planes
Woman, 66, charged with murder in Camden missing Rolex case
The recent discovery of a woman fatally stabbed in her home in Camden, north London has led to the arrest of a 69-year-old woman on charges of murder. Jennifer Abbott, also known as Sarah Steinberg, was found by her niece and neighbors with tape across her mouth at her residence on Mornington Place on June… Continue reading Woman, 66, charged with murder in Camden missing Rolex case
Liverpool schoolgirl Ava White's killer is named as Harry Gilbertson
The individual responsible for the tragic death of Ava White has been named publicly for the first time as he reaches the age of 18. Harry Gilbertson, who was only 14 years old at the time of the incident, fatally stabbed 12-year-old Ava White following a dispute over a Snapchat video in November of 2021.… Continue reading Liverpool schoolgirl Ava White's killer is named as Harry Gilbertson
'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
In a discouraging turn of events for supermarkets, retail sales plummeted in May at the quickest rate in over a year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 2.7% decline in sales volumes for the month, marking the largest monthly drop since December 2023. The dip in sales was attributed… Continue reading 'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
Bishop Auckland mother among 27 'poisoned' by fake Botox
Investigations by BBC North East have uncovered a concerning trend in the north-east of England where 28 people have fallen victim to botulism after receiving what they believed to be anti-wrinkle injections. Nicola Fairley, a 37-year-old mother from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, was one of the unfortunate individuals who ended up in the emergency room… Continue reading Bishop Auckland mother among 27 'poisoned' by fake Botox
UK weather: Temperatures to hit 33C for hottest two days in a row
The United Kingdom is poised to potentially break its hottest day record for the second consecutive day, with temperatures expected to climb up to 33C on Friday. The Met Office has forecasted hot and dry conditions to persist, with many areas likely reaching the low 30s. There is a possibility that Friday’s temperatures could surpass… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures to hit 33C for hottest two days in a row
First-time buyers removed from government housing scheme
Written in a new structure: In recent news on the housing market in Scotland, it has been discovered that most first-time buyers have been removed from the Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme, according to BBC Scotland News. This program, which has allowed buyers to purchase a property at 60% to 90% of its cost,… Continue reading First-time buyers removed from government housing scheme
Leadbeater 'confident' assisted dying bill will pass Commons
Kate Whannel, a political reporter, has shared that Kim Leadbeater, the MP championing the assisted dying bill, expressed her confidence that MPs would ultimately support the legislation in its final stage at the House of Commons on Friday. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which permits terminally ill adults to receive medical assistance… Continue reading Leadbeater 'confident' assisted dying bill will pass Commons
Leeds maternity services now 'inadequate' after inspectors act on parents' concerns
The healthcare regulator has downgraded maternity services at two Leeds hospitals from “good” to “inadequate” due to the significant risks posed to women and babies. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) substantiated concerns from staff and patients regarding the quality of care and staffing levels during unannounced inspections at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust. Prompted… Continue reading Leeds maternity services now 'inadequate' after inspectors act on parents' concerns