Two young men have been sentenced to prison for supplying MDMA to a group of teenagers, including 16-year-old Lucy Hill who died after taking the drug. James Greaves, 19, was sentenced to three and a half years in a young offender institution and Taylor Rowsell, 18, was handed a two-year sentence. Greaves had emptied prescription… Continue reading Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died in Exeter
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Death of five-year-old on holiday in Egypt ruled accidental
A coroner has ruled that the death of a five-year-old boy, who fell into a swimming pool while on holiday in Egypt, was an accident. Kelan Logan-Derench, from Sutton Coldfield, died after falling into a pool at the Mirette Hotel in Hurghada, on Egypt’s east coast. He was found without his armbands at the bottom… Continue reading Death of five-year-old on holiday in Egypt ruled accidental
Girl, 10, who was killed by pet dog is named
A tragic incident occurred in North Yorkshire, England, on Friday, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old girl named Savannah Bentham. Reports suggest that the cause of death was a dog bite, inflicted by the family’s pet. Savannah received serious injuries and despite efforts, medical professionals could not save her life. In a statement to… Continue reading Girl, 10, who was killed by pet dog is named
University tuition fees set to rise in England
The Education Secretary is expected to announce changes in university tuition fees in England later today in a statement to MPs in Parliament. Increases are widely anticipated as universities continue calling on the government for financial support. The maximum tuition fees in England tripled in 2012 to £9,000 and rose only once to £9,250 in… Continue reading University tuition fees set to rise in England
Rugby star Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse of estranged wife
Scottish former rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife. Appearing at the Selkirk Sheriff Court, he admitted shouting, swearing, and acting in an abusive manner towards Gillian Hogg. Stuart also admitted repeatedly tracking Gillian’s movements and sending messages of an alarming and distressing nature. The court… Continue reading Rugby star Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse of estranged wife
Kemi Badenoch begins appointing new Tory shadow cabinet
Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected Conservative leader, has begun her appointments for the top positions in her shadow cabinet ahead of the meeting on Tuesday. Badenoch has appointed Laura Trott, the former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, as the shadow education secretary and Neil O’Brien as the shadow education minister. Meanwhile, Nigel Huddleston and Lord… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch begins appointing new Tory shadow cabinet
Northampton GP warns tax hikes will put strain on surgeries
Concerns have been raised that the tax increases announced in the latest Budget could put significant strain on private GP practices. The rise in National Insurance (NI) and the National Minimum Wage could create a “huge upset” for surgeries that operate independently, such as Delapre Medical Centre in Northampton, according to Dr Jamie Green, who… Continue reading Northampton GP warns tax hikes will put strain on surgeries
Bonfire night firework concern over guide dogs
Amanda Baker, who is partially sighted and relies on her guide dog Eddie, says Bonfire Night leaves her house-bound for fear of the effect fireworks have on her beloved pet. Eddie is so terror-stricken by the bangs and whistles of fireworks that Baker is forced to stay home every evening to comfort him as the… Continue reading Bonfire night firework concern over guide dogs
Staffordshire couple missing in Spain floods found dead
The bodies of a missing British couple have been found in their car, following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain. Don Turner, 78, and Terry Turner, 74, had not been seen since heavy downpours hit the region on Tuesday. Their daughter, Ruth O’Loughlin, confirmed their deaths. She said her parents had moved to Spain about ten… Continue reading Staffordshire couple missing in Spain floods found dead
Google, Apple and TomTom make sat-nav changes after Milton Keynes crash
Following a fatal crash that happened as a result of incorrect directions from a sat-nav, Apple and Google have reached an agreement to update instructions issued by their respective systems. Apple has already implemented new voice guidance, and Google is currently also working on revising audio prompts. TomTom, which was also included in the warning… Continue reading Google, Apple and TomTom make sat-nav changes after Milton Keynes crash