Following a recall in the US, The Snowboard Shop in the UK has withdrawn Onewheel electric skateboards from its sale with immediate effect. The recall was initiated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which recalled all 300,000 products sold after four people died whilst using them. The commission stated that they posed a risk and… Continue reading Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US
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The Dumfries street that has flooded more than 200 times
Concerns have been raised over regular flooding hitting the Whitesands area of Dumfries. At least 205 flooding incidents have been recorded since 1827, with the River Nith responsible for 80% of cases. The worst flooding to date occurred in December 2019, and a flood protection plan has been proposed, but councillors face a dilemma over… Continue reading The Dumfries street that has flooded more than 200 times
Watch: Will October be as unusually warm as September?
The United Kingdom experienced a mean temperature in September that has been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, according to the Met Office. The question on everyone’s mind is whether this warm weather will carry through October as well. BBC Weather’s Helen Willetts reviewed the week’s temperatures, which began with the warmest day in five… Continue reading Watch: Will October be as unusually warm as September?
Mum fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery
A mother from County Londonderry has expressed her fears that her four-year-old son with complex needs may die waiting for life-changing surgery. Collette Mullan shared her concerns with BBC Spotlight, which was examining the extent of hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland. Mullan’s son, Óisín, has cerebral palsy and is waiting for two procedures which… Continue reading Mum fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery
One Young World: Global summit for young leaders begins in Belfast
The One Young World summit has brought almost 2,000 young delegates from over 190 countries together for a four-day event in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The summit was organised to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and aims to promote responsible and effective leadership for a better world. The event was held at… Continue reading One Young World: Global summit for young leaders begins in Belfast
Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that intense rivalry between supermarkets has resulted in the first monthly decrease in food prices in over two years. The group said that September prices were 0.1% lower than those in the previous month. Margarine, fish, dairy goods, and vegetables – typically own-brand items – saw the largest… Continue reading Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete
Geldof on Live Aid musical: 'Stage Bob' sings better than me
Next year in London, the famous concert Live Aid will be adapted into a stage musical called Just For One Day. Live Aid was originally organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. The concert featured performances by legendary acts, including Queen, U2, Sir Elton John,… Continue reading Geldof on Live Aid musical: 'Stage Bob' sings better than me
Sunak: Tackling inflation our 'most important priority'
In his latest interview with the BBC, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, stated that he is not prepared to commit to lowering taxes prior to the next election. Instead, he emphasized that his objective is to prioritize the fight against inflation. Sunak explained that the country is yearning for a shift in processes, and that… Continue reading Sunak: Tackling inflation our 'most important priority'
Explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plant after lightning strike
A gas explosion was caused by a lightning strike at a food waste recycling plant in Oxfordshire. At the Severn Trent Green Power Plant at Cassington, the blast caused one of its biogas tanks to explode. The fireball from the explosion was reportedly seen lighting up the night sky by witnesses. The company reported that… Continue reading Explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plant after lightning strike
Psychoactive drugs making inmates violent and aggressive
Prisons in Scotland are facing a new wave of psychoactive drugs smuggled in by drones, leading to violent and aggressive behaviour among inmates. According to Fiona Cruickshanks, the governor of HMP Edinburgh, synthetic drugs and new forms of “street” benzodiazepines are having extreme reactions due to their increased potency. Although traditional narcotics such as heroin… Continue reading Psychoactive drugs making inmates violent and aggressive