WRU community programme cut leaves children 'let down'

Joshua Phillips, a semi-professional rugby player who also works as a hub officer, expressed deep sadness and dismay upon learning that his role would be coming to an end. The Welsh Rugby Union recently announced that funding for its community hub program, which has benefited around 30,000 children since 2014, would be discontinued in an… Continue reading WRU community programme cut leaves children 'let down'

Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form delivery giant

Ben King, a Business reporter for BBC News, reported that Evri is set to merge with DHL’s UK parcel delivery business, creating a new courier firm that will handle over a billion parcels and letters annually. While DHL specializes in faster and more secure deliveries of high-value items like computers and phones, Evri deals with… Continue reading Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form delivery giant

Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend

Lucy Hooker and Imran Rahman-Jones, reporters covering business and technology, revealed that Co-op is anticipating a return to normal stock levels on shelves this weekend. This positive development comes after the company made the decision to reactivate its online ordering system for suppliers following a cyber-attack that resulted in payment issues, widespread product shortages, and… Continue reading Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend

Huyton: Double stabbing suspect shot by armed police

In a startling incident in Merseyside, a man suspected of carrying out a double stabbing was shot by police in the Tobruk Road area of Huyton. The episode unfolded near the Bluebell Estate around 16:30 BST, prompting Merseyside Police to respond swiftly to reports of the gruesome attack on a man and a woman. Armed… Continue reading Huyton: Double stabbing suspect shot by armed police

Celebrity Traitors: How will Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Cat Burns and others fare in new reality show?

The latest update on the UK’s celebrity edition of The Traitors has been unveiled, featuring a star-studded lineup that could potentially rival the star power of Graham Norton’s talk show sofa. The ensemble of 19 celebrities set to join Claudia Winkleman at Ardross Castle in Scotland encompasses names from the worlds of sport and the… Continue reading Celebrity Traitors: How will Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Cat Burns and others fare in new reality show?

Gary Lineker apologises for sharing 'offensive' Zionism post with rat image

Gary Lineker recently issued an unequivocal apology following backlash for reposting a social media post about Zionism that contained an illustration of a rat. In a statement, Lineker expressed regret for unintentionally sharing offensive material, emphasizing that he would never knowingly promote anything antisemitic as it conflicts with his core beliefs. The Match of the… Continue reading Gary Lineker apologises for sharing 'offensive' Zionism post with rat image

French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute

David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, and his wife, Nicola Green, found themselves in a predicament while on a private holiday in France. A taxi driver allegedly stole their luggage and cash following a dispute over the fare for their journey from Forli, Italy, to the French ski resort of Flaine in Haute-Savoie. The driver… Continue reading French taxi driver charged with theft after David Lammy dispute

Cryptosporidium: Infections from Cowbridge petting farm reach 81

The count of individuals afflicted by a parasitic infection following interactions with calves and lambs at a farm in south Wales has surged to 81. Seven new instances of cryptosporidium have been confirmed recently, all associated with visits to Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, in March and April.… Continue reading Cryptosporidium: Infections from Cowbridge petting farm reach 81

More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space

The justice secretary in England and Wales has announced a plan to release over a thousand inmates early in order to address the overcrowding crisis in prisons. Offenders serving one to four years who are recalled to prison for breaching their licences will be released after 28 days, as part of the new initiative. Shabana… Continue reading More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space