A group of young people from Abertillery Youth Drama and Music Society are making decisions about their future paths after finishing their GCSEs. With a lower university entry rate in parts of Wales, they are considering alternative routes to reach their goals. While 32.5% of Welsh 18-year-olds applied to university by the end of June,… Continue reading University applications from Wales' 18-year-olds fall again
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UK weather: Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C
In central London, another heatwave is on the horizon, coinciding with the school summer holidays. The UK is bracing for rising temperatures as the fourth heatwave of the summer approaches. The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts for all of England, starting on Tuesday and lasting until Wednesday. Some areas in England… Continue reading UK weather: Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C
British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later
e expect to close the gap tomorrow,” he reads from the records. David explains that the news reached his family a month or so later. Dennis’s body was eventually recovered from the crevasse, after a second tragic operation to rescue him. He was buried on the Antarctic island and his family received a handwritten letter… Continue reading British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later
Biddy Baxter: Blue Peter's formidable editor dies aged 92
after the producer complained about her lack of discipline. Trace eventually left the programme and was replaced by Valerie Singleton and Peter Purves. But it was John Noakes who became the programme’s biggest star, undergoing the show’s toughest physical challenges and appearing on screen with his dog Shep. While Singleton and Purves bit their tongues,… Continue reading Biddy Baxter: Blue Peter's formidable editor dies aged 92
Strictly Come Dancing: Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sign up
The forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing is taking shape with the announcement of more celebrities joining the show. Love Island victor Dani Dyer, esteemed actress Alex Kingston, and former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink are set to hit the dance floor, as disclosed by the BBC. The unveiling took place on The One Show, where… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sign up
Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls
In a recent warning, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) alerted motorists to be wary of scammers pretending to be car finance lenders offering false compensation. This cautionary advice followed the announcement by the FCA of a forthcoming compensation scheme for individuals who had been sold illegal car finance deals. The Supreme Court had recently ruled… Continue reading Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls
No plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers a 'major oversight', AA says
The AA has pointed out a significant flaw in the government’s proposed changes to driving laws in Great Britain, stating that there is a major oversight in not implementing stricter driving licence rules for new and young drivers. While several modifications were outlined on Monday, such as potential driving bans for over 70s who fail… Continue reading No plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers a 'major oversight', AA says
Yvette Cooper: Some 'don't know the full nature' of Palestine Action
Yvette Cooper has expressed concerns about the level of knowledge some supporters of Palestine Action have about the group, in light of the mass arrest of over 500 individuals over the weekend. She emphasized that the organization was not a non-violent group, defending the government’s decision to ban it under terror legislation. Following the ban… Continue reading Yvette Cooper: Some 'don't know the full nature' of Palestine Action
Nicola Sturgeon: Rapists 'probably' forfeit right to choose gender
During an interview with ITV to discuss the release of her memoir, Nicola Sturgeon stated that male rapists should “probably” lose the right to choose their gender. She also admitted to being partly responsible for the gender recognition laws debate in Scotland losing its rationality. The controversy arose in 2023 when transgender offender Isla Bryson… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon: Rapists 'probably' forfeit right to choose gender
Downpatrick: Murdered man Stephen Brannigan was 'much loved'
The community of Downpatrick, County Down, is mourning the loss of a beloved father and grandfather who was tragically murdered on Sunday. The victim, identified as Stephen Brannigan, was found dead at a house in Marian Park, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Police are investigating a possible connection… Continue reading Downpatrick: Murdered man Stephen Brannigan was 'much loved'