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Scottish prisons are once again facing overcrowding, with the number of incarcerated people now higher than before hundreds were released as part of an early release scheme introduced to ease the burden. The emergency program, which saw 477 prisoners out early between June and July, was brought in response to a sharp rise in the… Continue reading Scotland's prison population higher after early release scheme

A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to more than two years in detention for assisting her boyfriend in fleeing after he and a friend murdered a disabled man in May 2023. Ross Connelly, 46, had a heated argument on Facebook with his cousin, the mother of Lewis Armstrong, one of the assailants. Armstrong, along with… Continue reading Girlfriend jailed for helping County Durham Facebook feud killer

The upcoming Vincent Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery in London has earned high praise from esteemed critics. With the likes of The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times, and Time Out awarding the exhibition five-star ratings, it’s no surprise that the show is highly anticipated. The exhibition, entitled Poets and Lovers, opens on September… Continue reading Van Gogh National Gallery exhibition receives starry reviews

The UK government has announced that it has made a “new and improved deal” with Tata Steel. The deal involves a grant of £500m for the company and will be directed towards the construction of an electric furnace in Port Talbot, which will be more environmentally-friendly. This is the same amount that was agreed by… Continue reading Tata Steel: UK government confirms £500m subsidy

A mother who chose to go on a holiday to Ibiza instead of attending her son’s sentencing hearing for his role in the riots in Manchester has been ordered to pay £1,200 compensation and attend a six-month parenting course. Her 12-year-old son, whose name cannot be released because of his age, was accused of displaying… Continue reading Manchester rioter's mum to pay compensation after Ibiza trip

Union leader Gary Smith has warned that Labour’s green policies are costing jobs and “hollowing out working class communities.” He has urged the government to halt “decarbonisation through deindustrialisation” and engage in an “honest debate” about the UK’s industrial future. Smith is concerned that the party’s environmental policies, designed to reduce carbon emissions and achieve… Continue reading Labour's net zero quest will cost working class jobs, unions fear

A house in Wales has been put on the market by a Disney fan, with a variety of Disney themed murals throughout the property. The Rhyl property is quite unremarkable from the exterior, but inside is a different story. The living room features an Aladdin mural, with Princess Jasmine, the Genie, Abu, Rajah, Iago and… Continue reading Look inside the Disney-themed house for sale in Rhyl

Sources have disclosed to BBC Wales that the first minister of Wales has initiated her first cabinet reshuffle. Eluned Morgan will be deciding whether to reappoint the ministers, including Jeremy Miles, who forced Vaughan Gething’s resignation in the summer. Ministers have been directed to meet with Morgan on Wednesday, according to insider information. The former… Continue reading Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan begins cabinet reshuffle

The widow of aid worker Simon Boas has spoken about her final days with him, describing them as “surreal” and “magical”. Mr. Boas had terminal throat cancer and was known for his positive outlook on death. His book, A Beginner’s Guide to Dying, is set to be released posthumously this week. Aurelie Boas oversaw the… Continue reading Simon Boas: Widow describes 'unusual' grief process