Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother death

Britannia Jinky Jersey, the parent company of Pontins holiday parks, is facing charges of corporate manslaughter following a tragic incident at the Pontins Brean Sands resort in Somerset. In February 2019, a section of the ceiling and air conditioning ducting inside the resort’s entertainment center collapsed, injuring eighteen people, including grandmother Wendy Jones, 68. Wendy… Continue reading Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother death

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

The government has confirmed that British Steel’s blast furnaces will continue operating with a shipment of essential raw materials scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. Coking coal and iron ore from the US are set to be delivered to Immingham docks before being transported to the Scunthorpe site following a recent scramble for supplies. Additionally, a… Continue reading Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

NI courts: Calls for more juror support after traumatising trials

Two months of serving on the jury of a high-profile murder trial left Lee Thompson struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Witnessing disturbing and graphic evidence during the trial, including body-worn camera footage of a young child’s death scene, took a toll on Thompson’s mental health. He emphasized the need for better support for… Continue reading NI courts: Calls for more juror support after traumatising trials

Childcare costs: Parents in Wales 'punished' with highest bills

Bethan Lewis reporting for BBC Wales News, explored the significant disparities in childcare costs between Wales and England. Oxfam Cymru highlighted that families in Wales were burdened with childcare bills for children under two that were more than double the average in England. Unlike parents in England who can claim 15 hours of free childcare… Continue reading Childcare costs: Parents in Wales 'punished' with highest bills

MP Tulip Siddiq attacks 'smear campaign' after arrest warrant

Tulip Siddiq, a Labour MP and former minister, has spoken out against what she calls a “politically motivated smear campaign” by the Bangladeshi authorities. An arrest warrant was issued against her as part of an investigation by the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission into allegations that she illegally acquired land. This probe is part of a larger… Continue reading MP Tulip Siddiq attacks 'smear campaign' after arrest warrant

British Steel workers hopeful but cautious over plant's future

Workers at the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe are cautiously optimistic about the future of their jobs, despite past disappointments. Rachael, a steelworker, expressed her feelings by saying, “I don’t want to feel relieved until it’s all sorted.” This sentiment reflects the uncertainty that has plagued the industry for years. BBC News interviewed employees at… Continue reading British Steel workers hopeful but cautious over plant's future

Rory McIlroy says Masters victory 'a long time coming'

Following his thrilling play-off victory at Augusta National, BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson caught up with Rory McIlroy, who secured the career Grand Slam with his Masters win. The interview delved into McIlroy’s emotions and thoughts after this significant achievement in his golfing career. During the conversation, McIlroy opened up about the challenges he faced… Continue reading Rory McIlroy says Masters victory 'a long time coming'

Rory McIlroy hometown: Holywood golf club celebrates one of its own

Residents of Holywood Golf Club, the hometown golf club of Rory McIlroy, were buzzing with excitement after the golfer’s long-awaited victory at the Masters. Despite the bar closing early, fans were fully absorbed in the climax of the tournament. Winning the elusive grand slam took longer than expected for McIlroy and his supporters, resulting in… Continue reading Rory McIlroy hometown: Holywood golf club celebrates one of its own

Manchester Arena families in 'disbelief' Hashem Abedi was able to attack prison officers

Author: Daniel De Simone Category: Investigations The families of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing expressed their shock and disbelief after learning that Hashem Abedi, the perpetrator of the attack, was able to launch an assault on prison officers at HMP Frankland. Despite being held in a high-security unit, Abedi managed to attack three… Continue reading Manchester Arena families in 'disbelief' Hashem Abedi was able to attack prison officers

Wolves head coach joined fans in the pub after Spurs victory

In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira surprised jubilant fans by joining them at a local pub following their exhilarating 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The win catapulted the team 14 points clear of the relegation zone, sparking elation among supporters. Luke Tomkinson, a dedicated Wolves fan and shift supervisor at… Continue reading Wolves head coach joined fans in the pub after Spurs victory