The enforcement of the ban on owning XL bully dogs is causing significant issues for police forces, according to chiefs. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said that they are facing many difficulties in finding enough kennel space, resourcing, and coping with increasing costs. Kennelling costs and veterinary bills have largely contributed to the rising… Continue reading XL bully dog ban a 'huge burden' on policing, chiefs say
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Heathrow third runway: What's the plan for expanding the airport?
The expansion of Heathrow Airport is expected to be approved by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, following years of debate. Alongside confirmation of the expansion of other London airports including Gatwick and Luton, it is likely to be met with strong opposition from those arguing it will increase air travel, and make it harder for… Continue reading Heathrow third runway: What's the plan for expanding the airport?
Viking-style sailboat helps revive boat-building skills
Scotland is using a 120-year-old sailing boat, built in a Viking-style design, to help preserve traditional boatbuilding skills. The boat, called the Stroma yole Bee, was originally used to transport livestock to and from the abandoned island of Stroma off the Scottish mainland. However, it was left on a beach for nearly 30 years after… Continue reading Viking-style sailboat helps revive boat-building skills
Storm Éowyn: More than 35,000 still without power in Northern Ireland
Storm Éowyn has caused widespread damage and disruption across Northern Ireland. The National Trust has reported the loss of a “large quantity of trees”, including an ancient beech tree over 200 years old, which is now lost at Castle Ward. Experts say Northern Ireland is already one of the least wooded parts of Europe. The… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: More than 35,000 still without power in Northern Ireland
Mogwai's 'vaguely upbeat' return after difficult years
Glaswegian band Mogwai became somewhat of an anomaly when their latest album As The Love Continues unexpectedly landed at number one in 2021. The feat was made even stranger by the fact that it occurred during a global pandemic, as frontman Stuart Braithwaite recollects, “so we couldn’t even go to the pub to talk about… Continue reading Mogwai's 'vaguely upbeat' return after difficult years
Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy in Boston, Lincolnshire, has become more than just a school for its students. Head teacher Mrs. Booth and her dedicated staff go beyond the call of duty, providing essential support to families who face issues beyond the classroom. The school is situated in one of the most impoverished… Continue reading Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say
Newspaper headlines: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed plans for a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge to “kickstart economic growth and putting more money in people’s pockets”. Industry experts say the infrastructure will add up to £78bn to the UK’s economy within 10 years. Reeves will also announce a £55m investment into supplying an extra 30,000 electric… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology
Early-onset dementia: I'm still the person I was after diagnosis at 49
Peter Alexander was diagnosed with dementia in his late forties; a diagnosis he did not expect. The diagnosis meant he had to leave his job and adjust to a new way of life. Now, at the age of 56, Peter is passionate about tackling the stigma around the condition, which is commonly associated with elderly… Continue reading Early-onset dementia: I'm still the person I was after diagnosis at 49
Rachel Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans
Heathrow Airport’s third runway will be encouraged by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in an announcement on Wednesday in a move that will be seen as the initial stage of the process. It will coincide with revelations about wider growth plans to improve the economy. Although there will not be any public funds for the project announced… Continue reading Rachel Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans
Twenty years since family swept away in South Uist storm tragedy
It has been 20 years since a family of five lost their lives to a violent storm whilst attempting to flee their home on the island of South Uist. Archie and Murdina MacPherson, with their children Andrew, seven, and Hannah, five, as well as Murdina’s father Calum Campbell, set off in two cars in the… Continue reading Twenty years since family swept away in South Uist storm tragedy