A man facing charges for the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander outside a Sheffield bar did not appear in court, with his absence attributed to mental health concerns. Shanice Brookes, 30, a mother of one, was tragically killed during a night out at One Four One in Sheffield city centre in the early hours… Continue reading Shanice Brookes Sheffield murder accused fails to appear in court
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Gas and electricity prices: Price increase for Power NI and Firmus customers
Starting from 1 July, customers of Power NI and Firmus will experience an increase in their energy bills. Power NI is set to raise its electricity unit price across Northern Ireland by 6.2%, which will translate to an average rise of around £5 per month on household bills. Meanwhile, Firmus will increase its natural gas… Continue reading Gas and electricity prices: Price increase for Power NI and Firmus customers
Man jailed for murder of Martin Glynn in Desborough, Northants
A man has been sentenced to at least 22 years in prison for the murder of his 93-year-old friend, following a brutal and prolonged assault. Samuel Field, aged 40, subjected Martin Glynn to more than 24 hours of violent abuse at Field’s residence in Desborough, Northamptonshire, in September 2024. The elderly victim endured punches, kicks,… Continue reading Man jailed for murder of Martin Glynn in Desborough, Northants
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut on hospitality
A group of leading UK chefs and restaurateurs have appealed to the government to reduce the VAT rate on pubs and restaurants to 10%, highlighting the immense difficulties currently facing the hospitality sector. Industry figures including Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill, and Simon Rogan expressed their concerns during a discussion on BBC Newsnight, emphasizing… Continue reading Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut on hospitality
Social media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warns
Scotland’s children’s commissioner, Nicola Killean, has stated that there is currently insufficient evidence to support a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16 as a means of improving online safety. She cautioned that such a ban might push young users toward less regulated and potentially more dangerous areas of the… Continue reading Social media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warns
Shanice Brookes: Two charged over Sheffield bystander shooting
Authorities have charged two individuals following the fatal shooting of a woman outside a bar in Sheffield. The incident involved Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old mother, who was found with critical injuries outside the One Four One venue on West Street shortly after 2:45 AM on Monday. Despite efforts to save her, she later died in… Continue reading Shanice Brookes: Two charged over Sheffield bystander shooting
Department for Communities: Housing waiting list in NI passes 50,000
The social housing waiting list in Northern Ireland has now exceeded 50,000 households, according to recent official data released by the Department for Communities. This increase represents more than a 30% rise over the past ten years, underscoring the severity of the ongoing housing crisis in the region. The figures reveal a growing demand for… Continue reading Department for Communities: Housing waiting list in NI passes 50,000
More pharmacies in England to prescribe medication from autumn
An expansion in the role of pharmacists across England is set to improve patient care by enabling them to prescribe a wider range of medications. This initiative aims to reduce the strain on general practitioner (GP) services and hospitals by allowing pharmacists to take on more responsibility in managing common health conditions. Currently, under the… Continue reading More pharmacies in England to prescribe medication from autumn
Henry Nowak: Police watchdog probes murder victim's handcuffing
An investigation is underway after police detained and handcuffed an 18-year-old university student who was fatally stabbed. Henry Nowak, a first-year student at the University of Southampton, suffered multiple stab wounds inflicted by a ceremonial knife measuring 21 centimeters when officers responded to the incident in December in Southampton. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight… Continue reading Henry Nowak: Police watchdog probes murder victim's handcuffing
Charity hikers booed for dodging queues at summit of Yr Wyddfa
Two charity hikers who completed the ascent of Yr Wyddfa have shared their frustration after being booed by other climbers for bypassing the queues at the summit. Jamie Richardson, 32, and Richard Thiedeman, 34, both from Lincolnshire, had avoided the lengthy lines—described as resembling those at a theme park—by taking different routes up the mountain… Continue reading Charity hikers booed for dodging queues at summit of Yr Wyddfa