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In response to the recent attack by the Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi on three prison officers at HMP Frankland, the government has taken the step to suspend the use of kitchens in prison separation centres, where some of the most dangerous and extremist inmates are housed. Abedi used hot oil and blades fashioned from… Continue reading Kitchen use suspended in high-security prison units after Hashem Abedi attack

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, has reported that a group of fifteen individuals, including former Conservative MP Craig Williams, have been charged with betting offences by the Gambling Commission. The charges stem from bets made on the timing of the 2024 general election, prompting an investigation launched last year. The commission stated that the focus… Continue reading Ex-MP Craig Williams charged with betting offences

Authorities in Bishopbriggs are currently looking into the possibility that two recent fire-raising attacks on homes in the area may be connected to an ongoing turf war between rival gangs. The incidents took place at Colston Drive and John Marshall Drive in the early hours of Monday morning, prompting a response from Police Scotland. Thankfully,… Continue reading Two homes set on fire in Bishopbriggs may be part of gangland feud

Catherine Moore & Abigail Taylor, reporting for BBC News NI, highlight the overwhelming pride felt in Holywood, County Down, following Rory McIlroy’s historic victory at the Masters. The town, which has always celebrated its local golfing hero, has now reached new heights of excitement after McIlroy secured the career Grand Slam alongside a select group… Continue reading Rory McIlroy's hometown is buzzing with his Holywood ending

A protester in London has been acquitted of breaking a police ban by playing music on loudspeakers during a demonstration outside Parliament. The activist, known as “Stop Brexit man”, Steve Bray, appeared in court over the incident that occurred on Parliament Square before then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced questions in the House of Commons on… Continue reading 'Stop Brexit man' Steve Bray cleared over noisy protest

Engineering giant Wood Group, one of the largest companies in Scotland, has recently received a takeover bid worth £242m. The offer came from Sidara, an engineering and consultancy firm based in Dubai. Wood, headquartered in Aberdeen, stated that its board of directors would be inclined to suggest accepting the deal. Over the years, Wood Group… Continue reading Engineering giant Wood receives £242m takeover bid

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of a tragic house explosion that resulted in the death of a man and the evacuation of numerous residents from their homes. The incident took place on John Street in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, prompting emergency services to respond shortly before 8:00 BST on Saturday. The aftermath of the explosion… Continue reading Worksop explosion: Probe continues after man dies in blast

Off the coast of a popular tourist town at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, tragedy struck as two British tourists lost their lives in a drowning incident. The victims, a 17-year-old boy and a 46-year-old man, were swept out to sea on Sunday while swimming at a beach in Seventeen Seventy, a… Continue reading Two British tourists drown near Australia's Great Barrier Reef

BBC West’s health correspondent, Matthew Hill, reported that Dr. Patrick Hart, a climate change activist, was sentenced to a year in prison. The sentence was deemed “blatantly disproportionate” by a human rights expert. Dr. Hart caused significant damage to fuel pumps during a Just Stop Oil demonstration in August 2022, citing his belief that the… Continue reading Climate protest jail term is 'disproportionate' – human rights expert