Newspaper headlines: Braverman's migration 'hurricane warning' and 'Beckham Netflix shock'

Newspaper headlines: Braverman's migration 'hurricane warning' and 'Beckham Netflix shock'

The UK’s Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has warned that a “hurricane” of migrants is on its way to the UK. This warning, made during her speech at the Conservative Party Conference, has caused a stir in political circles, with some accusing her of using the speech as a “hardline job application” to replace Rishi Sunak… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Braverman's migration 'hurricane warning' and 'Beckham Netflix shock'

One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

A dog attack has resulted in “serious injuries” to a man, with a 44-year-old man being arrested, according to Northumbria Police. The incident occurred just before 7pm at an address on Maple Terrace, Shiney Row, with police destroying the animal at the scene. A second dog was also seized from the property. There is no… Continue reading One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack

Lough Neagh: Earl of Shaftesbury open to sale but won't give it away

Lough Neagh: Earl of Shaftesbury open to sale but won't give it away

The Earl of Shaftesbury, who owns the bed and soil of Lough Neagh, has announced that he is open to selling the ownership of the lake to the public. However, he has made it clear that he will not gift it for free. The lake has been owned by the Earl’s estate for centuries, with… Continue reading Lough Neagh: Earl of Shaftesbury open to sale but won't give it away

Train strikes: What days in October will rail travel be disrupted?

Train strikes: What days in October will rail travel be disrupted?

The ongoing dispute over pay and conditions for train drivers has led to strikes affecting 16 companies. Aslef, the union representing train drivers, and RMT, the union representing other rail workers, have been taking regular industrial action in the past 18 months. Aslef will be striking on Wednesday 4 October and has also implemented an… Continue reading Train strikes: What days in October will rail travel be disrupted?

British Steel pensions: Port Talbot worker lost £50,000

British Steel pensions: Port Talbot worker lost £50,000

Malcolm Sibthorpe, a steelworker, lost £50,000 from his pension due to bad advice from a pension advisor who profited £1m from illegal commissions. The advisor, Darren Reynolds, was fined £2.2m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for dishonestly advising 670 customers, including 150 steelworkers, deemed by the FCA as one of the worst cases. The… Continue reading British Steel pensions: Port Talbot worker lost £50,000

HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped

HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped

The controversial HS2 high-speed rail line from West Midlands to Manchester is set to be scrapped by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, according to BBC news sources. The announcement is expected to be made in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party conference speech today. Instead, alternative projects in the north of England and Wales will be proposed,… Continue reading HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped

Appeal over Court of Session ruling on definition of 'woman'

Appeal over Court of Session ruling on definition of 'woman'

For Women Scotland is appealing a prior court decision concerning the legal definition of a “woman.” Earlier this year, Judge Lady Haldane ruled that “sex” was not simply limited to “biological or birth sex.” However, the group argues that varying meanings for “sex” are not practical, and the decision is unworkable. The case is the… Continue reading Appeal over Court of Session ruling on definition of 'woman'

Ed Sheeran spotted pulling pints for Ipswich Town fans

Ed Sheeran spotted pulling pints for Ipswich Town fans

Selling out stadiums around the US may not be the only thing on Ed Sheeran’s mind at the moment, as he was recently seen serving customers behind a bar at a football club in his hometown. The musician was reportedly spotted at Ipswich Town Football Club, serving other fans ahead of their game against Hull… Continue reading Ed Sheeran spotted pulling pints for Ipswich Town fans

Fraud warning as student loses £200,000 in fake policemen scam

Fraud warning as student loses £200,000 in fake policemen scam

A university student in Northern Ireland has fallen foul to a £200,000 scam by two men who posed as Chinese police officers and threatened her with arrest if she did not pay up. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has condemned the fraud and noted that it had targeted other students last year. The… Continue reading Fraud warning as student loses £200,000 in fake policemen scam