Trent Alexander-Arnold: Right-back leaves Liverpool a modern great but some fans will be hurt

Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially announced his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season, a decision that came as no surprise after months of speculation. While he did not disclose his next destination in the emotional video confirming his exit, it is widely known that he will be teaming up with fellow England player… Continue reading Trent Alexander-Arnold: Right-back leaves Liverpool a modern great but some fans will be hurt

Thousands line the streets for VE Day procession

Amid a sea of London’s streets filled with thousands of people, the 80th anniversary celebrations marking the end of World War Two in Europe have commenced. King Charles is presiding over the four-day Victory in Europe (VE Day) events, which include a flypast above Buckingham Palace showcasing 23 current and historic military aircraft. The ceremony… Continue reading Thousands line the streets for VE Day procession

Firefighters tackling ongoing fire on Dartmoor

A wildfire that ignited on Sunday evening continues to rage on Dartmoor, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the flames. The fire, which has spread over an area of 3km by 1.4km, prompted the deployment of crews from 13 stations in the Dartmoor Forest region near Cut Hill. Alongside firefighters, wildlife support officers and a… Continue reading Firefighters tackling ongoing fire on Dartmoor

Half of first-time buyers helped by Bank of Mum and Dad, says Savills

According to the estimates by estate agency Savills, over half of first-time buyers received financial assistance from their family in order to purchase homes in the previous year. The so-called “bank of mum and dad” provided an average of £55,572 in loans and gifts to these buyers. Young buyers experienced high mortgage rates in 2024… Continue reading Half of first-time buyers helped by Bank of Mum and Dad, says Savills

'I'm giving my fish smoking business away to benefit Colonsay'

Richard Irvine, a 65-year-old man who established a fish smoking business in the Inner Hebrides, is eager to pass on his Colonsay Smokery to a family that intends to settle on the island for the long haul. Having operated the smokehouse for two-and-a-half years, Irvine is willing to transfer ownership at no cost, although he… Continue reading 'I'm giving my fish smoking business away to benefit Colonsay'

Convicted Russian spies attended Brexit event in Parliament

A recent investigation by BBC News has uncovered that three Bulgarians, Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov, and Katrin Ivanova, who have been convicted of spying for Russia, had previously attended an event in the Palace of Westminster. This event, which took place in May 2016, was centered around a discussion on Brexit in a committee room… Continue reading Convicted Russian spies attended Brexit event in Parliament

Doing nothing on social care is untenable, MPs warn

England’s social care system continues to fall short, leading to substantial financial and human costs, according to a group of cross-party MPs. The Health and Social Care Select Committee highlighted the urgent need for reform, emphasizing that neglecting to address the issues surrounding social care for older and disabled adults is an unsustainable decision. Despite… Continue reading Doing nothing on social care is untenable, MPs warn