British hiker dead and another missing in Majorca

Reports from Spain indicate that a British hiker has been found dead in Majorca, following a sudden flash floods caused by severe storms passing through the area. Another person is still unaccounted for, according to the Spanish police. The Spanish Civil Guard stated that the group of hikers were walking along a trail through Torrente… Continue reading British hiker dead and another missing in Majorca

PMQs: Keir Starmer defends cutting winter fuel payments

Millions of pensioners in the UK will lose winter fuel payments from this autumn, according to Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK’s Labour Party. The payments are currently worth between £100 and £300 and are given annually to older people in England and Wales not on pension credit or other means-tested benefits. Opposition parties… Continue reading PMQs: Keir Starmer defends cutting winter fuel payments

Grenfell Report: Key findings from the inquiry

The final report of the Grenfell Inquiry has revealed that the government and private sector’s failure led to the 2017 fire at Grenfell Tower in London becoming a death trap for 72 people. The report was published after a six-year public inquiry into the incident. The cladding, which was found to be the “principal” reason… Continue reading Grenfell Report: Key findings from the inquiry

All Grenfell deaths were avoidable – inquiry chair

The Grenfell Inquiry has released its final statement stating that the tragic deaths of all 72 individuals in the building fire could have been prevented. The chair of the inquiry, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, went on to explain that the residents of the tower were let down for many years by those responsible for their safety.… Continue reading All Grenfell deaths were avoidable – inquiry chair

Bhim Kohli: Police given more time to hold murder suspect, 14

A 14-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of murder after an attack on an 80-year-old man in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, has been granted further time for questioning by detectives. Mr Bhim Kohli was attacked while walking his dog and died later in the hospital. While the boy remains in police custody, four… Continue reading Bhim Kohli: Police given more time to hold murder suspect, 14

Brian May: Queen guitarist suffers minor stroke but says he's OK

Sir Brian May, the 77-year-old guitarist of Queen, has revealed that he suffered a minor stroke which resulted in him not being able to use his left arm. In a video posted on his website, he said that he regained enough movement to play the guitar again. Sir Brian went to Frimley Hospital in Surrey… Continue reading Brian May: Queen guitarist suffers minor stroke but says he's OK

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sarah Storey wins 18th gold on 'appalling' course

British athlete Sarah Storey won her 18th gold medal at the Paris Paralympics cycling time trial event, but described the course as “appalling”. Storey, who is taking part in her ninth Games, won the women’s road event, her fifth successive Paralympics title, on a C5 race course of just 14.1km. The Paralympian said she hoped… Continue reading Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sarah Storey wins 18th gold on 'appalling' course