Kate, an experienced climber, caver, and adventurer, was joined by her 15-year-old son, Draigen, and his friend Josh for what was expected to be an exciting journey through an underground slate mine system near Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd. Unfortunately, their adventure turned into a nightmare when a canoe capsized on a cold subterranean lake, leaving… Continue reading SOS: Extreme rescue for teens stranded underground in Welsh slate mine
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Kirkby: £1m 'down the drain' as danger flats set to close
s wearing a blue t-shirt, stands next to Elaine Shaw, who has ash-blonde hair, wearing a green blouse and glasses. They are standing in front of the block of flats with parked cars behind them.”>BBC Michael Jones and Elaine Shaw resigned from the residents’ management committee in April Knowsley Council confirmed on Monday that it… Continue reading Kirkby: £1m 'down the drain' as danger flats set to close
Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company
Investigative journalist Richard Bilton, from BBC Panorama, uncovered a chilling tale of cybercrime that resulted in the demise of a 158-year-old transportation company in Northamptonshire. KNP, which operated 500 lorries under the brand Knights of Old, fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by hackers known as Akira. This attack left the company’s 700 employees… Continue reading Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company
Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'
Girlguides have introduced a range of new badges for activities like “fandoms”, being a “booktivist”, and sharing their “guiding sparkle”. This marks only the second time in Girlguiding’s extensive history that new badges have been added to the roster of patches available for award. A total of 72 new badges were launched in response to… Continue reading Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'
Reform UK councillors obstructed by officials, Nigel Farage says
Becky Morton, a political reporter, discusses the challenges faced by Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party in running local authorities. Following their success in gaining control of 10 councils during the recent local elections in England, Farage raised concerns about some council officials obstructing the work of Reform UK councillors. He highlighted instances where… Continue reading Reform UK councillors obstructed by officials, Nigel Farage says
The rising use of nicotine pouches snus – and risk to gums and teeth
Teenagers are falling prey to the allure of nicotine pouches, known as snus, which are wreaking havoc on their oral health. Finn, a 17-year-old, shares how he and his friends use these pouches until they are sick, experiencing a strong nicotine hit of 150mg per pouch that leaves them immobilized. The burning sensation against their… Continue reading The rising use of nicotine pouches snus – and risk to gums and teeth
'Great British Energy solar panels' for schools were made in China
Political reporter Joshua Nevett revealed that the first schools in England to acquire solar panels under the government’s “Great British Energy” scheme ended up purchasing them from Chinese companies. Specifically, the initial 11 schools involved in the program sourced their solar panels from Aiko and Longi, two firms based in China. Despite the government’s claim… Continue reading 'Great British Energy solar panels' for schools were made in China
Would shorter summer school holidays be better?
A change in the traditional school summer holiday length may offer benefits to both parents and pupils, with some schools considering shorter breaks and a longer October half term. The debate around this shift centers on the potential positive impacts on learning, alleviating childcare challenges for working parents, and the financial implications for families during… Continue reading Would shorter summer school holidays be better?
Pension Commission to look at why four-in-ten fail to save enough
The government has issued a warning that future retirees will face a financial setback if steps aren’t taken to increase retirement savings. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is resurrecting the Pensions Commission, established nearly two decades ago, to address this looming issue. According to the DWP, almost half of working-age adults do not… Continue reading Pension Commission to look at why four-in-ten fail to save enough
HS2 was doomed to be a mess, say insiders
ing work hours to limit noise – that nearly one-third of the railway’s route is now obscured from view. This also came at a cost. But the struggle to win over influential Tories who wanted reassurances that the landscape they cherished wouldn’t be damaged goes to the very heart of the HS2 saga. And as… Continue reading HS2 was doomed to be a mess, say insiders