On the 1st of March each year, St David’s Day is celebrated in Wales, honoring the country’s patron saint. Numerous events take place across Wales to commemorate the significant figure in the Welsh Age of Saints. Known for establishing various religious communities, St David gives his name to the smallest city in Britain. However, much… Continue reading St David: Ten things to know about the patron saint of Wales
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Barton Bendish detectorist finds Roman silver coin hoard
Katy Prickett reporting from Norfolk for BBC News brings an exciting discovery of a hoard of 16 silver Roman coins that span two centuries. The denarii, dating from the late Roman Republic to the reign of Marcus Aurelius and his wife Faustina, were unearthed in a field in Barton Bendish, Norfolk. Coin specialist Adrian Marsden… Continue reading Barton Bendish detectorist finds Roman silver coin hoard
Seven Sisters: Three teenage girls under arrest after man's death
A man has tragically passed away after sustaining injuries, with three teenage girls now under arrest for grievous bodily harm. The incident took place in north London, where police responded to a call on Seven Sisters Road in Islington just before midnight. The victim, a 75-year-old Bolivian national, was rushed to the hospital but sadly… Continue reading Seven Sisters: Three teenage girls under arrest after man's death
Islington: Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75
Three young girls are facing charges of manslaughter in connection to the death of a 75-year-old man. The victim, identified as Fredi Rivero, was viciously attacked on Seven Sisters Road in north London at nearly midnight on a Thursday, and tragically passed away the following day in the hospital. The girls, aged 14, 16, and… Continue reading Islington: Three teenage girls charged over death of man, 75
Police car hits knife-wielding man who 'stabbed dog' in Aberdeen
A man who was reported to the police for carrying a knife in Aberdeen was involved in a dramatic collision with a police car during his arrest. The incident, which took place in the Seaforth Road area on Friday afternoon, was captured on video showing the man flipping over the car bonnet before proceeding towards… Continue reading Police car hits knife-wielding man who 'stabbed dog' in Aberdeen
Steve Rosenberg in St David's Day duet with C4's Ciaran Jenkins
BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Channel 4 News presenter Ciaran Jenkins teamed up to celebrate St David’s Day in a heartwarming way. Breaking away from the negativity in the world, the duo recorded a rendition of the love song “Myfanwy”. Known for their individual musical performances shared online, the idea to collaborate came about… Continue reading Steve Rosenberg in St David's Day duet with C4's Ciaran Jenkins
Seagrass: £2.4m project launched to restore 'wonder plant' to Scotland's coasts
A new £2.4m project has been launched in the north of Scotland to restore seagrass in the seas. This initiative aims to plant 14 hectares (34.6 acres) of seagrass over the next three years. Seagrass is hailed as a vital plant by conservationists as it provides food and shelter for a myriad of species. However,… Continue reading Seagrass: £2.4m project launched to restore 'wonder plant' to Scotland's coasts
Dungannon: Man arrested on suspicion of pensioner's murder
In Dungannon, County Tyrone, a 30-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of the murder of an elderly man. The victim, in his 70s, was discovered with severe injuries after an attack took place at a flat in Corrainey Park on Thursday evening. Despite the arrival of emergency services at the Lisnahull Estate,… Continue reading Dungannon: Man arrested on suspicion of pensioner's murder
Call to scrap Trump's state visit over Zelensky row
Reporting for BBC Scotland News, Mary McCool highlighted the escalating tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent meeting at the White House. An SNP MP expressed concerns about Trump’s behavior towards Zelensky, labeling it as “bullying” and stressing the need for the UK to support its allies in… Continue reading Call to scrap Trump's state visit over Zelensky row
Starmer and Zelensky to meet at Downing Street
Downing Street has announced a scheduled meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday afternoon. Zelensky’s arrival at Stansted Airport around 11:20 GMT followed a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, which led to tensions over US support for Ukraine. Despite the confrontational dialogue, Zelensky emphasized the… Continue reading Starmer and Zelensky to meet at Downing Street