NHS strike: Anger and fear for patients as strike delays operations

Patients across England are voicing their frustration and worry as the resident doctors’ strike gets underway due to a pay dispute between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA). Health Secretary Wes Streeting has assured that efforts will be made to minimize disruptions during the five-day strike. However, numerous NHS patients have expressed concerns… Continue reading NHS strike: Anger and fear for patients as strike delays operations

Gloucestershire triplets' bond nurtured after graduating together

Moving to university together was not the initial plan for the Orgill triplets, but it turned out to be an experience that brought them closer than ever. Rose, Maudie, and Grace, aged 21, from Gloucestershire, all ended up graduating from Cardiff University after each falling in love with the institution during an open day. Despite… Continue reading Gloucestershire triplets' bond nurtured after graduating together

Watch: CCTV shows moment thief stole £24,000 of wine

A London restaurant fell victim to a heist carried out by a pedicab driver, resulting in the theft of £24,000 worth of wine from its cellar. The culprit, identified as 61-year-old Iuliu Kubola, admitted to committing three counts of burglary in relation to the incident. Surveillance footage from 6 June captured Kubola utilizing a wheelie… Continue reading Watch: CCTV shows moment thief stole £24,000 of wine

Disability: ‘I just want to get home to my family,’ says wheelchair user

Katie Trodler found herself in a frustrating situation when she was set to fly home from Hamburg, Germany, and the assistance staff did not show up as expected. The pilot had to delay the plane for an hour, indicating to Katie that he would physically carry her onto the plane if necessary. The experience was… Continue reading Disability: ‘I just want to get home to my family,’ says wheelchair user

Luton couple with white peacock in garden desperate to find owner

Tony Fisher and Justin Dealey, reporting from Cockernhoe, share a heartwarming story about a married couple in Hertfordshire on a mission to reunite a lost white peacock with its owner. Roger, 83, and Bernie Deamer, 81, discovered the beautiful bird in their garden and named it “Snowy” due to its pristine white feathers. Concerned that… Continue reading Luton couple with white peacock in garden desperate to find owner

Thousands of retained firefighters owed pension payments, union says

Peter Duncombe dedicated 35 years of his life to serving as a retained firefighter in Buckinghamshire, and now many more like him across the UK could be missing out on potentially substantial pension payments. The Fire and Rescue Services Association (FRSA) has revealed that over 10,000 former retained firefighters may be eligible for pension payments,… Continue reading Thousands of retained firefighters owed pension payments, union says

'We're all to blame': Mum and daughter lay dead for months

Two lives lay undetected for months in a home in Radford, Nottingham, raising questions about the system’s failure. Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her 18-year-old daughter, Loraine Choulla, were found deceased in their residence in May of last year. Loraine, who had Down’s syndrome, relied on her mother for care, and both were known to social… Continue reading 'We're all to blame': Mum and daughter lay dead for months

Maguiresbridge: School to remember gun victims 'for years to come'

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School plans to honor the memory of two murdered siblings, James and Sara Rutledge, for years to come. The principal of the school, Elizabeth Armstrong, expressed that the tragic events that took the lives of the two teenagers and their mother would have a lasting impact on the school community. Both James… Continue reading Maguiresbridge: School to remember gun victims 'for years to come'

'My dad started spying on my mum' – the drugs causing sexual urges

In an unexpected turn of events, “Sarah” stumbled upon shocking discoveries when she climbed up into the attic of her father’s home. Her father, known as “James,” was a retired man who had been battling Parkinson’s disease for about two decades. With the aid of a prescription drug called Ropinirole, he managed the symptoms of… Continue reading 'My dad started spying on my mum' – the drugs causing sexual urges

Epping asylum seekers afraid to exit hotel during protests

At the center of recent demonstrations in Essex, asylum seekers residing at The Bell Hotel in Epping have found themselves confined indoors due to fear, as clashes erupt between opposing groups outside the establishment. Steve Smith, the chief executive of Refugee charity Care4Calais, raised concerns that migrants have been chased by protesters while trying to… Continue reading Epping asylum seekers afraid to exit hotel during protests