Category: UK News

A father and son who have been working as part-time gamekeepers have been barred from keeping birds of prey. Timothy Hall, 48, and his son Lewis, 22, had taken peregrine falcon chicks and eggs from their nests in Berwickshire which were later sold to affluent customers and used in racing in the Middle East. However,… Continue reading DNA testing snares father and son who raided peregrine nests

A woman has been found dead in Sandness, Shetland, leading to the subsequent arrest of a man. The police were called to the scene after a disturbance was reported. Despite attending to the woman, she was pronounced dead while the man was taken to the hospital with injuries. The nearby Melby pier area was also… Continue reading Man arrested after woman found dead in Shetland

In a case of mistaken identity, firearms officers were called to a large hotel in Enderby on Sunday after a report of a man seen carrying a large knife. However, upon arrival, it was discovered that the “weapon” was actually a wand wielded by a Harry Potter fan. The police constable who recounted the incident… Continue reading Enderby: Firearms officers alerted to Harry Potter fan with wand

A debate on the rising cost of childcare in Northern Ireland is to be held in the Stormont Assembly following a motion put forward by the political party Sinn Féin. The motion asks for the government to invest in affordable childcare as a priority, in recognition of the fact that childcare costs are often unaffordable,… Continue reading Motion on 'unaffordable' childcare to be introduced at Stormont

A Hertfordshire resident, known only as Miriam, received £5,400 from a DIY store after rust from one of its products stained her patio. Miriam purchased two pieces of garden furniture, including a pergola, from Robert Dyas in July 2023. Just two months later, a mark had appeared on her resin bonded patio where one of… Continue reading Robert Dyas pays customer £5,400 after new pergola stains patio

Schools in England are spending tens of thousands of pounds more each year to meet the rising costs of contracts with private firms, according to a BBC report. These Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schools are locked into 25- to 30-year contracts which increase charges by the highest measure of inflation. More than 900 schools in… Continue reading Schools in budget crisis as PFI charges soar

Former sub-postmasters who were wrongfully convicted are set to receive full compensation, after a long-awaited decision from Post Office Minister Kevin Hollinrake. Before the ruling, the Post Office had offered some former sub-postmasters a lower settlement, as it believed the evidence surrounding Horizon software was not important in determining their guilt. This decision was overturned… Continue reading Horizon scandal: Five short-changed postmasters to get full compensation

Water company executives could face losing their bonuses under proposals being considered in the UK. Environment Secretary Stephen Barclay proposed the plan, which he said would encourage bosses to take responsibility for environmental damage caused by their firms. Regulator Ofwat will hold a public consultation later this year on potential sanctions for serious breaches. Restrictions… Continue reading Water company bosses could see bonuses stopped over sewage spills

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has expressed its strong opposition to the UK Government’s proposal to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda, stating that the plan is not in line with the country’s human rights safeguards. The committee said that the legislation could harm the UK’s international reputation, and it urged the House of Lords to… Continue reading Rwanda plan is fundamentally flawed, parliamentary report warns

According to Neesha Craig, who has been side hustling since she was 12, more individuals are seeking additional income due to pressure on family budgets. Mrs Craig now runs her website, The Fun Money Club, but began side hustling after learning to code as a child. As a child, she created a doll graphic website,… Continue reading Cost of living: How can I make extra income?