The daughter of the late Conservative MP Sir David Amess, Katie Amess, has called for a full investigation into why authorities allegedly failed to protect her father. Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Ms Amess expressed concern that her questions about her father’s safety had not been adequately answered. Her brother had reportedly… Continue reading David Amess: Daughter of murdered MP demands answers over his death
Category: UK News
Deadly nitazene drugs found in fake medicines
Nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids, have been discovered in fake prescription medicines purchased across the UK that are supposed to contain benzodiazepines. Diazepam, an anxiety medication, is among the substances targeted. In the year preceding September 2024, more than 100 individuals submitting anonymous samples to WEDINOS, the UK’s national programme for drug-testing, confirmed they… Continue reading Deadly nitazene drugs found in fake medicines
More details of NHS funding plan but questions remain
The UK government has announced that it is increasing the number of NHS hospital appointments and procedures in England by 40,000 per week. The move will include investment of £1.5bn in equipment and buildings for the NHS, covering surgical hubs, new scanners, and radiotherapy machines. The funding has been praised by health experts, although they… Continue reading More details of NHS funding plan but questions remain
Badenoch admits she may need a softer approach
Kemi Badenoch, a contender for the Conservative Party leadership, has acknowledged that some of her colleagues view her as rude and said that she would take a more measured approach. Badenoch is widely seen as the frontrunner to replace current leader Rishi Sunak when the results of the party membership vote are announced on Saturday.… Continue reading Badenoch admits she may need a softer approach
Caernarfon: Train smoke is making us sick, say residents
Residents living above the Welsh Highland Railway in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, claim they are falling sick due to the thick acrid smoke emanating from the trains. According to them, the fumes from the heritage railway have caused “considerable concern” on Rhes Segontiwm. The railway season ended in October, bar some Christmas events, but residents are already… Continue reading Caernarfon: Train smoke is making us sick, say residents
Eastville Park: Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed
A Bristol man, Chad Lambert, was recently sentenced to 26 weeks in prison after attempting to escape law enforcement officials by swimming across a lake. The burglary occurred on October 19th of last year when Lambert was seen acting suspiciously in a store on Averay Road. When confronted, he smashed a store window and stole… Continue reading Eastville Park: Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed
GB Energy chairman will be based in Manchester
The UK government has announced that the chairman of its recently established state-owned firm, GB Energy, will be based in Manchester. Sir Keir Starmer had previously stated that the company would be headquartered in Aberdeen, with projects in Glasgow and Edinburgh. However, according to The Sun newspaper, chairman Juergen Maier will remain situated in Manchester.… Continue reading GB Energy chairman will be based in Manchester
Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden to miss Saturday's show as Lauren Oakley stands in
Amy Dowden, a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, has fallen ill during filming and will be unable to participate in this week’s show. Fellow dancer Lauren Oakley will stand in for Dowden, paired with her celebrity partner JB Gill. The BBC confirmed that Oakley will train with Gill and perform on Saturday evening during… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden to miss Saturday's show as Lauren Oakley stands in
Budget: What is a working person?
As the UK eagerly awaits the government’s Budget announcement, the question of who exactly qualifies as a “working person” under Labour’s definition is still up in the air. Despite the government’s promise not to raise taxes for “working people,” Chancellor Rachel Reeves has yet to offer a concrete definition of the term or who she… Continue reading Budget: What is a working person?
Oasis: Tens of thousands of fans face having their tickets cancelled
Oasis has announced that it will cancel over 50,000 secondary tickets for their much anticipated reunion tour. Live Nation and SJM, the band’s promoters, announced that all invalidated tickets will be made available again through Ticketmaster, at face value. This move follows the announcement by the band in August, stating that tickets would only be… Continue reading Oasis: Tens of thousands of fans face having their tickets cancelled