Pro-Palestinian protesters have disrupted a speech given by David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, during a conference on foreign policy held by the Fabian Society in London. The protesters interrupted Lammy’s speech about ten minutes after it began, as a woman climbed onto the stage while brandishing a Palestinian flag. The demonstrators accused the Labour… Continue reading David Lammy heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters
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Storm Isha's wind and rain to replace NI snow and ice
Northern Ireland is expected to face stormy conditions as a yellow wind warning has been issued for Sunday and Monday. Storm Isha is predicted to hit the region which could cause significant coastal waves, damage to buildings and power cuts. The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning, the second-highest level, for areas where… Continue reading Storm Isha's wind and rain to replace NI snow and ice
Royal Mail: Scrapping Saturday post among Ofcom options for reform
Ofcom is set to review the need for updates to the UK postal service, including potentially allowing Royal Mail to end Saturday post deliveries. The regulator will publish a report next week detailing options for how the postal service can “evolve to more closely meet consumer needs”. Ofcom has not commented on the specific options… Continue reading Royal Mail: Scrapping Saturday post among Ofcom options for reform
Devolving justice powers would be calamitous – Buckland
Sir Robert Buckland has strongly opposed the devolution of justice in Wales. A former Justice Secretary and a barrister born in Llanelli, Sir Buckland believed that it would be a mistake of “calamitous proportions” for Wales to take control of justice from Westminster. The recommendation was put forth by a commission that suggested devolving control… Continue reading Devolving justice powers would be calamitous – Buckland
Norwich: Police failed to respond to 999 call from deaths house
Norfolk Police has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct after it failed to respond to a 999 call from a house where a family was later found dead. An emergency call was made from a man in a house in Costessey, near Norwich, at 06:00 GMT on Friday, but police resources were… Continue reading Norwich: Police failed to respond to 999 call from deaths house
Storm Isha to hit UK with winds of up to 80mph
The UK is bracing itself for another storm set to cause chaos across the country, with winds of up to 80mph expected to cause a risk to life. Forecasters have issued amber weather warnings for wind for large parts of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some regions of Scotland, while yellow rain warnings are also… Continue reading Storm Isha to hit UK with winds of up to 80mph
Covid Inquiry has my informal messages, says Sturgeon
UK Covid Inquiry has access to messages between Nicola Sturgeon and her colleagues, the former First Minister said in a statement. These informal messages were handed over to the inquiry last year. Sturgeon added that she had nothing intentional to hide and she was confirming this out of respect for those impacted by the pandemic.… Continue reading Covid Inquiry has my informal messages, says Sturgeon
Rail passengers walk along tracks near Longbridge station
Services were cancelled between Birmingham, Redditch and Bromsgrove when a fallen tree caused disruptions to overhead wires at Kings Norton. West Midlands Railway responded to the situation by evacuating over 60 passengers, who were later required to walk along tracks near Longbridge after being ferried from the train. The company worked alongside Network Rail to… Continue reading Rail passengers walk along tracks near Longbridge station
Two Royal Navy warships collide off coast of Bahrain
The Royal Navy is currently investigating a collision between two UK warships that took place in Bahrain. The incident was captured on video and shows HMS Chiddingfold reversing into HMS Bangor near the coast. While investigations are ongoing, it is unknown what caused the collision, and the Ministry of Defence has declined to comment. Fortunately,… Continue reading Two Royal Navy warships collide off coast of Bahrain
Learning difficulties: Bangor 'voice to the vulnerable' service to close
Families of adults with learning difficulties in north Down have expressed shock at the closure of the Promote Day Opportunities Service, which helps more than 50 people in Bangor. The service is set to close at the end of March due to a lack of funding. It is run by the charity Action Mental Health… Continue reading Learning difficulties: Bangor 'voice to the vulnerable' service to close