Baroness Casey recently expressed her overwhelming frustration regarding the lack of protection provided to children amidst cases of sexual abuse carried out by grooming gangs in England and Wales. In an interview with the BBC, she emphasized the urgent need to completely overhaul the current commitment to safeguarding children. The report compiled by Baroness Casey… Continue reading Grooming gangs report author 'blisteringly angry' over findings
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Kate makes Order of the Garter service return in Windsor
The Order of the Garter ceremony was a momentous occasion attended by members of the royal family and various dignitaries. The Princess of Wales, who had missed the event the previous year due to cancer treatment, was all smiles and shared light-hearted moments with other royals. Catherine, adorned in a white jacket and hat with… Continue reading Kate makes Order of the Garter service return in Windsor
Women who died at national park beauty spot were uni students
In a tragic incident at one of Wales’ national parks, two women have lost their lives after being found in pools along the Watkin Path, leading to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon. The victims, identified as Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, were pursuing masters degrees in international business at… Continue reading Women who died at national park beauty spot were uni students
Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar says he was shut down on grooming gangs
Gareth Lewis, BBC Wales News Political editor, revealed that the leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd, Darren Millar, accused his fellow politicians of shutting him down when he called for a Wales-wide inquiry into grooming gangs. He expressed gratitude for the statutory inquiry announced by the prime minister, but emphasized that it was… Continue reading Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar says he was shut down on grooming gangs
Builders on trial over woman killed by falling bricks
In a tragic incident in east London, a woman named Michaela Boor lost her life when a pallet carrying over two tonnes of bricks dropped from a crane onto the pavement. The unfortunate event took place in March 2018 as Boor, aged 30, was walking with a friend after dropping off their children at school.… Continue reading Builders on trial over woman killed by falling bricks
Kincora: Abuse victim gets settlement after claims MI5 agent protected
An individual who suffered abuse at the Kincora Boys’ Home has reached a confidential settlement following allegations that a pedophile housemaster was shielded from prosecution for being an MI5 agent. Gary Hoy, aged 63, pursued damages from the home secretary and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for the abuse he underwent at the… Continue reading Kincora: Abuse victim gets settlement after claims MI5 agent protected
UK weather: First heatwave of 2025 likely as temperatures surge above 30C
As the UK braces for soaring temperatures this week, with highs expected to exceed 30C (86F), an area of high pressure settling over the country will bring intense heat. This surge in temperatures could potentially surpass the current record for the year, which stands at 29.4C (85F) in Suffolk on June 13th. For a heatwave… Continue reading UK weather: First heatwave of 2025 likely as temperatures surge above 30C
Man and woman who died while skydiving in Devon named
Reporting from the South West is Elliot Ball and Eve Watson for BBC News. Tragic news emerged from Devon as police identified the individuals involved in a fatal skydiving incident. Belinda Taylor, a 48-year-old from Totnes, and Adam Harrison, a 30-year-old from Bournemouth, lost their lives in the accident that occurred at Dunkeswell Aerodrome on… Continue reading Man and woman who died while skydiving in Devon named
NI riots: Twenty-eight arrests over recent violence
In the aftermath of recent disorder in Northern Ireland, twenty-eight individuals have been arrested, with authorities emphasizing that more arrests are to come. The unrest began following a peaceful demonstration in Ballymena, County Antrim, in response to an alleged sexual assault. Subsequently, the chaos spread to other areas, resulting in a total of 64 police… Continue reading NI riots: Twenty-eight arrests over recent violence
Scottish winter fuel payment 'will not be less than UK rate' – John Swinney
In a recent speech in Glasgow, First Minister John Swinney declared that Scottish pensioners will not receive less in winter fuel payments compared to those in the UK, following a U-turn by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on a contentious cut. The Scottish government had previously announced a minimum payment of £100 for all pensioner households, with… Continue reading Scottish winter fuel payment 'will not be less than UK rate' – John Swinney