A construction worker was left feeling a little red-faced when his daughter’s bright pink mobile phone became frozen within a newly formed ice rink. The man had put the device on the side of the rink while it was under construction in Milton Keynes. However, when 60,000 litres (13,000 gallons) of water poured into the… Continue reading Milton Keynes ice rink has mobile phone frozen inside it
Tag: UK News
Push to improve air travel for disabled passengers
The UK government has launched a new task force aimed at improving air travel for disabled passengers. Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is to lead the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group, which will work to make flying accessible for all from “booking to baggage claim”. The move follows a series of incidents in which… Continue reading Push to improve air travel for disabled passengers
From two letters a year to face-to-face meetings: 'Seismic' changes to adoption contact
A report published recently recommends significant changes to allow adopted children closer contact with their birth families in the future. The widespread reforms are seen by some families as long overdue while others worry that they may discourage people from adopting. The current “letterbox” contact system between adopted children and birth families is considered out… Continue reading From two letters a year to face-to-face meetings: 'Seismic' changes to adoption contact
Newspaper headlines: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'
Front pages around the world are dominated by one story – Donald Trump has won the US Presidential election. Most are stunned by the result and the impact it will have both within the US and globally. The Sun’s headline reads “You’re Rehired” implying that Trump only views his victory in terms of his new… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'
CPS to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood
Prosecutors have been handed a file containing evidence for consideration of charges against former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, detectives have revealed. The investigation comes after allegations of non-recent sexual abuse were made by women accusing Westwood of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour spanning the period from 1992 to 2017 when he was at… Continue reading CPS to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood
Temu: Shopping giant removes copies of Welsh firm's cards
The owner of a small business in Wales has expressed shock and disappointment after discovering that her card designs were being sold on Chinese-based retailer Temu’s website without her permission. Anwen Roberts, the owner of design company Draenog, said identical versions of her Welsh language products appeared on the site, having been copied without authorisation.… Continue reading Temu: Shopping giant removes copies of Welsh firm's cards
New deals with Balkan countries to target people-smuggling gangs
The UK government has announced that it will be signing new agreements with western Balkan countries to combat people-smuggling gangs and reduce small boat crossings. The deals with Serbia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo are focused on increasing intelligence sharing and cooperation to intercept and arrest smuggling gangs, with the aim of breaking their business models.… Continue reading New deals with Balkan countries to target people-smuggling gangs
Conor McGregor: Woman claims MMA fighter choked her before rape
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor is being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel room. In a court hearing, the woman, Nikita Hand, alleged that Mr McGregor had choked her three times during the attack and she believed that she was going to die. Ms Hand has filed a civil action… Continue reading Conor McGregor: Woman claims MMA fighter choked her before rape
Letby 'offered tips on getting away with murder', public inquiry hears
Lucy Letby, the nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others, told a colleague she could offer her “tips” on getting away with murder, an inquiry into her crimes has heard. Union representative Hayley Griffiths became friends with Letby when the nurse was moved off the neonatal unit in 2016 following… Continue reading Letby 'offered tips on getting away with murder', public inquiry hears
Kate has been amazing this whole year, Prince William says
Prince William has said that his wife, Catherine is recovering well following her treatment for cancer. Speaking to reporters ahead of presenting the environmental Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa, the Prince of Wales praised the Princess of Wales, explaining she was doing ‘really well.’ For the ceremony, the royal was sporting a friendship… Continue reading Kate has been amazing this whole year, Prince William says