UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

The latest move by the UK government aims to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease by temporarily banning holidaymakers from bringing cheese and meat products from the EU. This restriction applies to items such as cured meat and cheese, regardless of whether they are packed, packaged, or purchased from duty-free shops. The ban was put… Continue reading UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

Tenby: Council forced to spend £500,000 on urgent school repairs

Pembrokeshire County Council has approved a budget of just over £500,000 for urgent repairs at Ysgol Greenhill, a secondary school in Tenby. A recent survey conducted at the school identified 750 areas of concrete in poor condition, with cracks present in both brickwork and concrete slabs. Council leader Jon Harvey has given the green light… Continue reading Tenby: Council forced to spend £500,000 on urgent school repairs

Brian Tierney: SDLP councillor reinstated after court reference suspension

The reinstatement of a councillor who gave a reference for a soldier jailed for rape has been approved by the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). Brian Tierney, a member of Derry City and Strabane District Council, had been suspended by the party and lost his whip after the details of the reference came to… Continue reading Brian Tierney: SDLP councillor reinstated after court reference suspension

Tommy Robinson loses appeal against prison sentence

Tommy Robinson, the well-known far-right activist also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been unsuccessful in his bid to overturn his 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court. The decision came after Robinson violated a court order by spreading falsehoods about a Syrian refugee who had successfully sued him for defamation. Despite his appeal, the Court… Continue reading Tommy Robinson loses appeal against prison sentence

Birmingham City Council urged to put bin strike pay pledge in writing

Andrew Dawkins and Alex McIntyre contributed to this report from the West Midlands for BBC News. Elizabeth Glinka, Political Editor for BBC Midlands, also provided insights on the ongoing dispute between Unite union and Birmingham City Council. The Unite union has expressed that a written confirmation from Birmingham City Council regarding the discussions would bring… Continue reading Birmingham City Council urged to put bin strike pay pledge in writing

UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal

Political reporter Joshua Nevett, alongside political correspondent Iain Watson, revealed that the UK government is currently engaged in discussions with France regarding a potential program aimed at repatriating illegal migrants who have crossed the Channel using small boats. Under this proposal, the British government would agree to accept legal migrants who are seeking family reunification… Continue reading UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal

Luton killer Nicholas Prosper's sentence referred to appeal court

Nicholas Prosper, a 19-year-old who killed three members of his family and planned a school shooting in Luton last year, is being requested to have his sentence extended. Currently serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 49 years, the Court of Appeal has been asked to review his case. The bodies of his… Continue reading Luton killer Nicholas Prosper's sentence referred to appeal court

Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named, says Supreme Court

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the naming of doctors involved in two end-of-life cases after the parents of the children expressed their desire to share their stories. The cases of Isaiah Haastrup, a 12-month-old child, and Zainab Abbasi, a six-year-old, sparked disputes over life support treatment at the High Court in… Continue reading Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named, says Supreme Court

Talbot Green murder: Seventh person charged after woman shot dead

In connection with the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old woman in a flat, a seventh individual has made an appearance in court. Joanne Penney was discovered severely injured at Green Park in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on March 9th, leading to her immediate passing at the scene. Prior to this latest development, six individuals… Continue reading Talbot Green murder: Seventh person charged after woman shot dead