Bicester is reeling from the tragic loss of two firefighters and a business owner in a devastating fire at Bicester Motion. The community is mourning the deaths of Jennie Logan, 30, Martyn Sadler, 38, and David Chester, 57, who all perished in the blaze. Many residents gathered at Garth Park to observe a two-minute silence… Continue reading Bicester Motion fire: Town mourns firefighters and father lost
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Migrant dies as small boat sinks crossing English Channel
French authorities have confirmed the tragic death of an individual after a small boat, described as “overloaded,” sank while attempting to navigate the English Channel. The incident, which occurred overnight from Sunday to Monday, led to the rescue of 62 individuals from the water, according to the Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North… Continue reading Migrant dies as small boat sinks crossing English Channel
Private data including criminal records stolen in Legal Aid hack
The Ministry of Justice has announced that a large amount of private data, including criminal records, was hacked from the Legal Aid online system. This cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online services was discovered on April 23 and the data in question dates back to 2010. Initially thought to be a small breach, the… Continue reading Private data including criminal records stolen in Legal Aid hack
Water voles are almost extinct in Wales – could glitter save them?
In an effort to save endangered water voles in Wales from extinction, conservationists have implemented a unique solution – feeding them edible glitter. Once prevalent in south Wales, water voles have seen a drastic decline in numbers, pushing them to the brink of extinction as pointed out by the Wildlife Trust. The Initiative for Nature… Continue reading Water voles are almost extinct in Wales – could glitter save them?
My daughter had to move schools because of racism
Incidents of racism or racist bullying in Scotland’s schools have seen a sharp increase of 50% over the past year, according to figures obtained by BBC Scotland News. The Freedom of Information requests sent to all 32 councils revealed that there were more than 3,600 incidents recorded last year, compared to 2,400 the previous year.… Continue reading My daughter had to move schools because of racism
Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
A former Olympic star reveals the damaging impact of a top swim coach’s strict training method in an exclusive interview with BBC Panorama. Rūta Meilutytė, who achieved gold at the London 2012 Olympics, opened up about how Jon Rudd’s intense focus on weight and diets led to her struggle with an eating disorder and depression.… Continue reading Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach's harsh regime and weight comments
Strand crash death: 'Silence from investigation is hard' says mum
A tragic incident on The Strand that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old student has left her family seeking answers as the investigation continues. Aalia Mahomed, a student at King’s College London, was fatally struck by a van that crashed through closed gates and struck the bench she was sitting on in a pedestrianized… Continue reading Strand crash death: 'Silence from investigation is hard' says mum
UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 – Uber says it's ready now
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman reported that Uber is eager to introduce driverless taxis in the UK. The previous administration had anticipated that fully autonomous vehicles would be on the roads by 2026, but the new government now projects this milestone to occur in the second half of 2027. Despite the fact that limited self-driving technology… Continue reading UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 – Uber says it's ready now
Mount Everest: British Kenton Cool reaches record 19th summit
British mountaineer Kenton Cool has accomplished an impressive feat by summiting Mount Everest for the 19th time, setting a new record for the most climbs up the world’s tallest mountain for a non-sherpa. The 51-year-old reached the 8,849m (29,000ft) high summit at 11:00 local time (04:15 GMT) on Sunday, accompanied by Nepali sherpa Dorji Gyaljen.… Continue reading Mount Everest: British Kenton Cool reaches record 19th summit
Redcar and Cleveland ransomware: Inside a council under cyber-attack
In a dramatic turn of events, a cyber-attack held Redcar and Cleveland Council to ransom, causing chaos and turmoil throughout the local government in February 2020. The attack, which disrupted crucial services like bin collections and social services, left the council in disarray as hackers took control of the IT systems and demanded payment for… Continue reading Redcar and Cleveland ransomware: Inside a council under cyber-attack