Temperatures are expected to increase in England and eastern Wales in the upcoming days, with some areas predicted to reach 26C on Saturday. This shift in weather follows a period of more unsettled conditions, marked by the return of rain. The recent spring has been identified as the sunniest on record, setting the stage for… Continue reading UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast as temperatures to hit 26C
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Kneecap pull out of TRNSMT music festival over police concerns
Irish rap group Kneecap has made the decision to withdraw from the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow due to concerns raised by the police regarding safety. Police Scotland stated last week that allowing the trio to perform at Glasgow Green on 11 July would necessitate “a significant policing operation.” This move comes after a member… Continue reading Kneecap pull out of TRNSMT music festival over police concerns
Fiona Pender: Second dig to begin in search for missing woman
Nearly 30 years after Fiona Pender disappeared from Tullamore, County Offaly in the Republic of Ireland, detectives have intensified their search efforts by moving to a second location. Fiona, who was 25 years old and seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, was last seen at her flat on Church Street in Tullamore… Continue reading Fiona Pender: Second dig to begin in search for missing woman
Kings of Leon cancel UK dates after 'freak' accident
Lead singer Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon is facing a setback after breaking a bone in his heel in what he describes as a “freak” accident. As a result, the band has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming UK and European shows. This includes performances at Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields and a headline… Continue reading Kings of Leon cancel UK dates after 'freak' accident
Cash to self-isolate would have saved lives, Covid inquiry told
The former head of NHS Test and Trace, Baroness Dido Harding, revealed during the Covid inquiry that she believed more financial support for self-isolation could have prevented further infections and deaths in the UK. Harding expressed her frustrations at the response she received from then chancellor Rishi Sunak when she pushed for increased financial aid.… Continue reading Cash to self-isolate would have saved lives, Covid inquiry told
Cole Cooper: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenager
A teenager, Cole Cooper, has been missing for three weeks, and police in Scotland are expressing growing concerns about his whereabouts. Cole was last seen on May 7th in Longcroft, Falkirk, near his village of Banknock. Chief Inspector Alex Hatrick stated that there is no evidence to suggest that Cole has come to any harm… Continue reading Cole Cooper: Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenager
Liverpool parade: Police get more time to question suspect
After a car ploughed into football fans during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade, police have been given additional time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city centre, and a total of 79 casualties were identified, with seven people still in hospital receiving treatment.… Continue reading Liverpool parade: Police get more time to question suspect
Belfast: NI leaders condemn sectarian attacks on homes
Sectarian intimidation in some families in north Belfast has prompted a strong response from First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who has called for the “full force of the law” to be applied to those responsible. Recent attacks on homes in a mixed housing scheme in the area have forced some residents to consider leaving their homes.… Continue reading Belfast: NI leaders condemn sectarian attacks on homes
First Minister Eluned Morgan calls for two-child benefit cap to end
Jacob Morris, a political reporter for BBC Wales News, reported that First Minister Eluned Morgan is urging Sir Keir Starmer to eliminate the two-child benefit cap. Morgan expressed deep concern regarding child poverty, labeling the policy, which was introduced by the Conservative UK government in 2017, as “damaging.” The policy currently restricts families from claiming… Continue reading First Minister Eluned Morgan calls for two-child benefit cap to end
Stabbing in Gloucester city centre leaves four people in hospital
An alleged stabbing incident in Gloucester has resulted in four individuals being hospitalized, leading to the closure of various roads in the area. Gloucestershire Police responded to reports of three people being stabbed at a property on Bedford Street around 07:40 BST. One of the individuals sustained “life-threatening” injuries, while the other two suffered non-life-threatening… Continue reading Stabbing in Gloucester city centre leaves four people in hospital