Scottish government drops plans for new misogyny law

The decision by the Scottish government to delay legislation criminalizing misogyny until after next year’s Holyrood election has sparked controversy. The government cited the need to align the proposed law with a recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman as the reason for the delay. Instead, they plan to amend existing hate… Continue reading Scottish government drops plans for new misogyny law

Richard Osman: EgyptAir crash caused by cockpit fire – inquest

An unfortunate incident claimed the life of a Welsh geologist, Richard Osman, along with 65 other individuals when the EgyptAir flight MS804 he was aboard crashed into the sea due to a cockpit fire. The inquest concluded that flames caused by an oxygen leak engulfed the aircraft, leading to electrical issues that ultimately resulted in… Continue reading Richard Osman: EgyptAir crash caused by cockpit fire – inquest

Suspected glitch sees 100% price cut on some Co-op products

Liv McMahon, a technology reporter, highlighted a suspected glitch that occurred on Thursday evening resulting in some Co-op product prices being reduced by as much as 100% on the delivery app Deliveroo. This pricing error enabled shoppers to obtain various products, including Loyd Grossman pasta sauce, Costa ground coffee, and Fox’s cookies, at no cost.… Continue reading Suspected glitch sees 100% price cut on some Co-op products

Sean Brown: Court affirms ruling ordering government to hold public inquiry

Journalist Brendan Hughes reported for BBC News NI that the Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision demanding a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown by loyalists in 1997. The ruling orders Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish the inquiry by 2nd June, pushing Benn to announce his… Continue reading Sean Brown: Court affirms ruling ordering government to hold public inquiry

One-year-old died after being hit by vehicle at campsite – inquest

A tragic incident at the Bryn Gloch caravan and campsite in Betws Garmon near Caernarfon has resulted in the death of a one-year-old girl, as confirmed by an inquest. The young girl, identified as Mabel Elizabeth Baldini, passed away in hospital following the accident. The emergency services were called to the family-run campsite in the… Continue reading One-year-old died after being hit by vehicle at campsite – inquest

What's happened in elections overnight and what's still to come?

Journalist Becky Morton covers the recent events surrounding the Runcorn by-election in a gripping report that highlights the narrow victory of Reform UK over Labour by just six votes after a recount. Sarah Pochin, the Reform candidate, secured 38.7% of the vote, with the Conservative party coming in a distant third and the Green Party… Continue reading What's happened in elections overnight and what's still to come?

Marks & Spencer says it is working 'day and night' over cyber attack

Marks & Spencer’s chief executive, Stuart Machin, has expressed apologies to customers for the inconvenience caused by a cyber attack that has led to the temporary closure of the retailer’s online operations. Machin assured that the company is tirelessly working to address the issue, although no specific timeline for the resumption of normal business activities… Continue reading Marks & Spencer says it is working 'day and night' over cyber attack

Runcorn and Helsby by-election: Reform beats Labour by just six votes

Becky Morton, a known political reporter, has been tasked to deliver news to the public. In the recent Runcorn and Helsby by-election, the Reform party emerged victorious by a razor-thin margin of just six votes, unseating Labour after a dramatic recount. This event marked Sir Keir Starmer’s first significant test as the current Prime Minister,… Continue reading Runcorn and Helsby by-election: Reform beats Labour by just six votes

Swah: 'Lives will be lost' unless services are restored at hospital

Elaine Mitchell, a south west Reporter with BBC News NI, covered a public meeting in Fermanagh where politicians expressed their support for a campaign group’s proposals to restore services at the South West Acute Hospital (Swah). The Enniskillen hospital had temporarily suspended emergency general surgery in 2022, leading patients from Fermanagh to have to travel… Continue reading Swah: 'Lives will be lost' unless services are restored at hospital