Idris Elba, an actor who has spent the past year working on a BBC documentary about knife crime solutions believes that schools need to step up and intervene earlier to help tackle the UK’s knife crime epidemic. In addition to taking a more proactive approach with early intervention, he believes that domestic knives can be… Continue reading Zombie knife ban won't solve crisis – but there is hope, says Idris Elba
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Hove: Boy playing with Nerf gun stopped by armed police
A mother has voiced her concerns after her 13-year-old son was accosted by armed police while he and a friend played with a plastic Nerf gun in a park. Annette, from Hove, Sussex, said her son was “still in shock” and had difficulty sleeping following the incident. She said two plainclothes officers approached the boys,… Continue reading Hove: Boy playing with Nerf gun stopped by armed police
Drivers caught speeding at 164mph told to stop being 'selfish'
Police forces across the UK have urged drivers to slow down on the roads after data showed that motorists have been caught speeding at 164mph (264km/h). A total of 24,000 vehicles have been recorded as driving faster than 100mph (161km/h) between 2019 and 2023, according to police data. One motorist in Greater Manchester and another… Continue reading Drivers caught speeding at 164mph told to stop being 'selfish'
Roman Abramovich could owe UK £1bn in unpaid tax
Leaked papers have revealed that Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club, may owe up to £1bn to the UK following a failed attempt to evade tax on hedge fund investments. The papers show that investments worth $6bn were channelled via companies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) but managed from… Continue reading Roman Abramovich could owe UK £1bn in unpaid tax
XL bully dog ban a 'huge burden' on policing, chiefs say
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
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